More than 3 million cases of Alzheimer’s are diagnosed in the U.S. per year. So it’s quite possible you’ve been personally impacted by this devastating disease that Great Care works so compassionately to combat. If your experience with Alzheimer’s has motivated you to a calling of advocating for patients, and their families and caregivers, the […]
Safe Summer Travel Tips for Seniors
June 30, 2018 by ·
Summer is the time to relax and get away. So if your schedule allows and travel restrictions are at a minimum, enjoy a vacation with these tips Great Care has researched while keeping seniors in mind. The first tips come from TV’s Samantha Brown, a globe-trotter who has visited 220 cities in 49 countries, and […]
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 […]
Be a Kidney Health Champion in March
March 9, 2018 by ·
Each March, Great Care joins in observing National Kidney Month to help people become a kidney health champion any time of the year. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDKD) says people can start by being role models for healthy living. ”Help protect your family from kidney disease and its causes — diabetes and […]
February a Reminder to Pursue a Heart-healthy Life
February 15, 2018 by ·
With February being American Heart Month, Great Care is sharing the American Heart Association’s message that it’s easy to learn about heart health and how to improve it. Through the newly development of “Life’s Simple 7” program, the AHA is illustrating how seven simple behaviors and factors have been scientifically proven to show the biggest impact on […]
Elevated Flu Cases Have Seniors on Alert
January 30, 2018 by ·
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated information on the nation’s “high severe” flu season, which is in its 10th consecutive week of elevated levels. Great Care is taking special precaution to ensure everyone is educated on the update. In a special flu briefing Friday, CDC experts said the season — the worst since […]
Healthy Aging: Stay Active, Eat Right, Feel Better
October 9, 2017 by ·
Protecting your health as you grow older is one message the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ National Institute on Aging wants people to remember as the population ages. Great Care is a proponent of encouraging seniors to lead a healthy lifestyle. The National Institute on Aging reminds seniors that they can take steps to stay […]
Training Helps Prepare for Natural Disasters
September 11, 2017 by ·
In the wake of recent emergencies and natural disasters such as Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Great Care heeds the advice of the American Heart Association: Be prepared. The American Heart Association News reminds us that in times of emergency, assistance from first responders and health professionals is often delayed. Systems are bombarded with requests for help. […]
Staying Hydrated for Seniors This Summer
June 30, 2017 by ·
Staying hydrated is vital for seniors in the summer months, and Great Care has some important facts to share as the temperatures rise. According to Harvard Medical School, older adults often don’t get enough fluids and risk becoming dehydrated, especially during summer when it’s hotter and people perspire more. “Older people don’t sense thirst as much as […]
Safety First in the Summertime
June 16, 2017 by ·
When it comes to preventing injuries in the summertime, Great Care enlists the old adage, “Safety first!” “Injuries are a leading cause of disability for people of all ages – and they are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 44,” says the National Safety Council. “But there are many things people […]
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