Griswold Home Care for the Valley

10/14/2026

As our loved ones age, we may worry about whether they're getting the care they need. Fortunately, personal care services can help you or your loved ones live independently for as long as possible. Personal care includes things like hygiene, household duties, mobility, and other daily routines. At Griswold, we offer these services to give your family the additional support they may need.

Click below to learn more about personal care services:

Understand what personal care for seniors is, including help with bathing, grooming, mobility, meals, safety & other everyday living needs.

10/12/2026

Today, we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day and honor the rich cultures, histories, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples and communities.

10/08/2026

Beginning in-home care can feel overwhelming, and it's completely normal to feel anxious about what comes next.

Our What to Expect When You Hire a Caregiver guide explains what you can expect throughout the process and offers helpful tips for welcoming a Caregiver into your home.
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10/07/2026

We are proud to share that Joe Kohler, Director of Operations at Griswold Care Pairing for North Suburban Indianapolis, was recently featured on a local Indiana news channel, WISH-TV. In this World Alzheimer’s Day conversation, Joe discusses signs of dementia he sees in his care, treatment options, and tips on approaching these conversations with loved ones. At Griswold, we are always looking for ways to support families in ensuring their loved ones receive compassionate care. Thank you, Joe, for sharing your experience and knowledge, and for continuing to serve your local community.

Click below to watch the interview:

World Alzheimer's Day highlights the struggles of 7 million Americans. Joe Kohler shares red flags and safety tips for caregivers.

10/06/2026

Physical fitness and staying active are essential aspects of healthy aging. Chair yoga offers a simple, low-impact way for older adults to keep moving, support flexibility and balance, and maintain the mobility needed to stay independent at home. Learn how your loved ones can incorporate movement into their routine at home:

Try seated yoga poses for seniors that use a chair for support while helping improve flexibility, mobility, balance & relaxation as you age.

10/05/2026

It’s Active Aging Week! Staying active at any age helps support health and happiness. Whether it is walking, gardening, dancing, stretching, or light exercise, we would love to hear how you or your loved ones stay moving. Share your favorite activities in the comments.

10/01/2026

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time to recognize the importance of awareness, early detection, and supporting those impacted by breast cancer. We can all play a part by wearing pink, sharing the message, and encouraging ourselves and our loved ones to stay proactive with regular screenings.

09/29/2026

Resistance bands can be a simple, low-impact way to support strength, flexibility, mobility, and balance. Because they can be adapted to different ability levels, resistance band exercises may be a helpful option for many older adults.

In this blog post, we’ll review benefits of resistance band training for seniors:

Looking for stretch band exercises for seniors? Try low-impact moves designed to support strength, balance, flexibility & everyday mobility.

09/28/2026

Knowing which signs to look for can help you help your loved one. Whether you are concerned about your loved one's cognitive ability or you want to prepare for when that day comes, take a look at this informational guide concerning the early signs of Alzheimer's:https://www.griswoldcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Griswold_Alzheimers_BlogFlyer_072424.pdf

09/23/2026

A person’s respiratory rate, or breathing rate, can offer important insight into how the body is functioning. Changes in breathing patterns or sudden shortness of breath may be signs that something is affecting an older adult’s health and well-being.

In our latest blog, we explain what a normal respiratory rate may look like for older adults:

Wondering about the normal respiratory rate for elderly adults? Learn typical breathing ranges, what affects them & when to seek medical care