At Great Care in-home care services, we embrace every day knowing they provide opportunities to learn something new. As caregivers, learning about health updates and issues that commonly affect older populations help us become better providers. November, which is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, is the ideal time to learn more about this progressive disease with […]
November Is National Family Caregivers Month
November 1, 2019 by ·
At Great Care in-home care services, the month of November is especially poignant. Not only do we take the time to give thanks for our family of caregivers and the blessings they bring. We also join the Alzheimer’s Association in honoring the millions of family members and friends serving as Alzheimer’s caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month. “We have […]
Holiday Dishes to Boost Your Memory
December 17, 2018 by ·
According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, there are four food types that boost memory: Vegetables, berries, omega-3 fatty acids, and walnuts. And since it’s the holidays, elder care services provider Great Care thought it would be the perfect time to share healthy recipes to nurture brain health. “The best menu for boosting memory and […]
Parenting a Parent: Caregiver Resources
August 31, 2018 by ·
As the need for caregivers increases in today’s aging society, Great Care understands the demand for resources to help them cope with this all-important, much-needed role. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, approximately 43.5 million caregivers have provided unpaid care to an adult or child in the last 12 months. Of course that […]
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness in June
June 18, 2018 by ·
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and Great Care is helping educate others on the disease that accounts for 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, most people with Alzeheimer’s disease, a progressive form of dementia, are diagnosed after age 65. If diagnosed before 65, the disease is generally referred to as early […]
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
November 13, 2017 by ·
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, a time when Great Care shines the light on the 15 million Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers in the U.S. In support of this most-important cause, the Alzheimer’s Association encourages people to “Go Purple with a Purpose,” wearing and displaying the organization’s signature color. And honor Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness and Caregivers Month by […]
Parenting a Parent: Long-distance Caregiving
July 8, 2017 by ·
In helping families with caregiving separated by the miles, Great Care looks to the Alzheimer’s Association for tips. The nonprofit offers guidance in navigating today’s fast-paced world while caregiving, as many families are geographically spread apart. “We are not always able to provide the hands-on care we would like,” the Association says. “While living at […]
Skip the Diet Drinks to Avoid the Risks
April 28, 2017 by ·
Skip the diet drinks and opt for water — that’s the message the American Heart Association is relaying in its Stroke Journal Report, and Great Care is taking note. A recent study showed that drinking diet drinks has a possible association with stroke and dementia. However, current science suggests need for more research, says the […]
Parenting a Parent: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care
February 24, 2017 by ·
Patience. It’s a virtue that Great Care caregivers use every day. By definition, patience means, “the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.” Those charged with the role of caregiver utilize patience in everything they do, especially when caring for patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Caregivers also utilize […]
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