FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2015 Contact: (888) 241-9101 INDIANAPOLIS — If Certified Nursing Assistant Ida Ware could win an award for great hugs and a natural ability to help others laugh, she might be considered the world’s best at both. But it’s her foremost level of professional caregiving and selfless leadership that recently garnered […]
Top Five Summer Safety Tips for Seniors
May 28, 2015 by ·
May 22, 2015 With sunshine, barbecues and water sports, the elements of summer are a recipe for fun. As we welcome the warm weather months, seniors receiving elder care and their caregivers can enjoy the sun and fun of summer activities while being safe in and around the home. These five tips help seniors and […]
Parenting a Parent: Coloring Makes a Comeback
May 28, 2015 by ·
Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore. This week, NBC News reported on a new trend that is providing stress-relief for adults — including caregivers for parents or loved ones — adult coloring. The news report highlighted the success of illustrator Johanna Basford’s sold-out adult coloring books, one of which, “Secret Garden” is on the top […]
Making Home Safe for Caregiving
May 15, 2015 by ·
Spring is a good time of the year to start new projects around the house. And if caregiving is a part of the equation, making the home safer can benefit all involved. A quick Internet search on making a home safe for the elderly and those with disabilities requiring care yields many results. One example […]
Parenting a Parent: Caregiver Rejuvenation for Spring
May 12, 2015 by ·
Filling the important role of caregiver, whether professionally or as a family member of a loved one, encompasses a range of emotions. There is joy and reassurance knowing you’re able to keep a senior comfortable at home. The other end of the spectrum is exhaustion and stress that can come with the responsibilities of caregiving. […]
Spring Cleaning Tips for Seniors
April 29, 2015 by ·
Spring brings fresh air and a renewed spirit, so it’s only fitting to open up the house, dust off the furniture and make the little fixes around the house that sat over winter. Seniors can enlist the help of their families, caregivers and home health aides to help the process go smoothly as they head […]
Parenting a Parent: Working with Siblings on Elder Care
February 6, 2015 by ·
From childhood to adulthood, siblings are notorious for rivalry and disputes. Even the closest of brothers and sisters can have their issues. When it comes to working together on decisions involving care of aging parents, siblings may have to put their conflicts aside in their parent’s best interest. Some siblings may disagree on time spent […]
Parenting a Parent: Making Initial Decisions
January 30, 2015 by ·
As parents age, their children, younger siblings or loved ones may carry the ultimate responsibility of their elder care. The common term used today is “parenting a parent,” when the cycle of life reverses and adult children become the caregivers to their parents who may require personal healthcare. Whether the care is at home or […]
Janet Harden Celebrates 10 Years
January 20, 2015 by ·
When GreatCare in-home care professional Janet Harden was growing up, she loved spending time with her grandparents. She always enjoyed helping them, listening to their stories, and hearing about life’s special moments. “I’ve always liked older people,” Harden said. “I guess I’ve always been that kind of person.” That compassion and interest in helping others, […]
Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15th-December 7th
November 10, 2014 by ·
Annual open enrollment for Medicare began on October 15th. Now is the time to think about enrolling before it’s too late; the deadline to enroll for Medicare is December 7th. The annual enrollment period is also a time for existing Medicare users to take advantage of the opportunity to make changes to an existing Medicare […]
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