Wise Words from Walker: Merging Quality with Compassion
This week, we’ll be introducing you to a very special member of the Griswold team. We’re lucky to work with Diane Walker, Vice President of Quality, Compliance and Outcomes here at Griswold, and we...
View ArticleElderly Memory Loss: Warning Signs of Dementia & Alzheimer’s
The Final Five In our last post, we started diffusing the confusion of dementia with 5 of the warning signs. We won’t keep you waiting any longer… Here are the final 5 warning signs of dementia and...
View ArticleMultiple Sclerosis: Education & Awareness
Spring is in the air, but we can’t embrace April’s showers or May’s flowers without providing some “Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Education and Awareness” — which the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MSF) has...
View ArticleMultiple Sclerosis: A Safe Home for MS
Welcome back to the Griswold Blog, where we’re closing out the month of March with education and awareness about Multiple Sclerosis (MS). If you have a friend or family member with MS, you want to make...
View ArticleMultiple Sclerosis: Tips for the Caregiver
You know better than anyone how challenging, exhausting and stressful it can be to care for someone with MS. Feelings of depression, resentment and isolation are all-too-common because caregivers are...
View Article[INFOGRAPHIC] The “Invisible” Side of Multiple Sclerosis: Understanding and...
As Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month continues, our knowledgeable team at Griswold Home Care has compiled an information-packed blog post for you today! This blog post features an infographic,...
View ArticleStaying Active with MS – A New Beginning for MS Research
“We are addressing one of the most challenging aspects of research in MS: understanding and treating progressive MS.” Dr. Alan Thompson – Meeting Co-chair On February 27th, a historic meeting of more...
View ArticleFREE Webinar: The Invisible Side of Multiple Sclerosis
Griswold Home Care has partnered with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to host a free webinar on March 28, 2013. Transcript Griswold’s Solution Series uses a proprietary SolutionsMiningTM...
View ArticleSeniors and Springtime Allergies
There’s nothing quite so nice as a warm, spring day after a long, cold winter. Unfortunately, with all the sunshine and flowers comes pollen from blooming trees and grass. For many, spring allergies...
View ArticleMeasuring Stroke Severity & Recovery Time
It happens suddenly, but can take months or years to recover. A stroke can be scary for the patient and for their loved ones. However, after the event, it is important for medical professionals to...
View ArticleSpring & Summer Homemaking Checklist for Seniors
While the spring and summer months bring with them the joy of warmer weather and lots of sunshine, they also bring the tradition of spring cleaning. For seniors, this process can be more difficult....
View ArticleDifferent Strokes: Specific Warning Signs of Stroke for Men & Women
No two strokes are ever the same, but there are warning signs to watch for that signal that a person may have a stroke. While there are some common signs to watch for, please keep in mind that women...
View ArticleIs There a Connection Between ALS & Lyme Disease?
The symptoms of amyotrophic laterals sclerosis (ALS) look similar to the symptoms of nearly four dozen other diseases, including Lyme disease. That’s partly why some people believe there may be a...
View ArticleColon Cancer: Life Expectancy & What to Expect
Colon cancer is the third most common type of cancer in America. Claiming more than 50,000 lives every year, it’s also the second most deadly type of cancer today. While a cancer diagnosis is never a...
View ArticleDealing with Arthritis in Hot Weather
When most people think about joint pain being affected by the weather, a cold and rainy day is the first thing that springs to mind. But for many, the symptoms of arthritis are even worse in warm and...
View ArticleWhat Seniors Should Know About Hand Health
Have an aching pain in your thumb that won’t go away? Experiencing inflammation and soreness when you grip something for too long? With so many aches and pains that can occur in the body with age, it’s...
View ArticleAirline Safety for Seniors
Airline Safety for Seniors The airlines have been in the news a lot lately, and for all the wrong reasons. Customer services issues that were recorded by outraged passengers and shared on social media...
View ArticleYour Journey Through Grief: Navigating the Grieving Process
YOUR JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF When someone you love has died, your grief journey begins. It can affect you emotionally, physically, spiritually, and socially—every part of your being. It is often...
View ArticleThe Importance of Rural Health Care Access for the Elderly
Americans are living longer lives than ever before. In fact, over the past 100 years, the average life expectancy for Americans has increased by nearly 25 years. Although life expectancies have...
View ArticleRefusing Cancer Treatment: A Personal Decision
It’s not the easiest thing in the world to come to grips with, but not all cancer cases can be cured. Sometimes, cancer progresses to a point where it can't be treated, and sometimes treatment simply...
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