Looking for home care services for yourself or a loved one can be overwhelming. Where do you start? In this article, I am going to share five simple steps for finding the home care services that are right for you. How To Find Reliable Home Care Services For Aging Parents Step 1: Clarify the Type … Continued
Each year, we talk with families making the decision between home care and assisted living. This is an important decision as it involves issues of cost, trust, social engagement, and safety. We want to help families understand the difference between home care and assisted living as they think through the best care option for them. … Continued
Thirteen years ago this month, we opened the doors of our home care agency in a historic building beside New Hanover High School in Wilmington, NC. It has been a journey! Back in 2012 When we started, the average home price in Wilmington was $215,000, and to most people in our area, Griswold was just … Continued
If you have not yet met her, we wanted to introduce you to a new nurse who joined our team this year. Kathleen will be joining Theo in providing RN oversight of our care team, client assessments, and regular client reviews. Kathleen brings extensive expertise in senior care, with over 30 years of experience as … Continued
What do you do when a senior you love has a sudden significant change in behavior? Those of us who work in senior care know that checking for a urinary tract infection (or a UTI) is often the best place to start. While something else may be going on, more often than not, a UTI … Continued
If you have called us recently, either for home care support or as a caregiver, you have likely heard a new voice on the phone. We are excited to have Megan on our team as our Office Administrator. Megan moved to Wilmington, NC, to attend UNCW. She earned her Bachelor’s in Business Administration, concentrating in … Continued
Looking for the best home care in Wilmington? Best of Home Care recently released the names of its 2025 award recipients. Winning agencies were selected based on satisfaction ratings through third-party interviews with verified caregivers and clients. While recipients of the Leader in Experience award represent the top 15% of participating agencies, the highest honor … Continued
Considering your options for aging in place? It is important to understand the cost of the different options as well as the resources available to cover these costs. One valuable resource for covering the cost of care for seniors is long-term care insurance. This is also referred to as LTC insurance. Many long-term care insurance … Continued
Mom or Dad needs extra help to stay safe at home. How do you know whom to trust? Unless you work in the industry, you may not know where to start. Ask Professionals One place to start? Consider who the other professionals in the community partner with and trust. This could include your primary physician, … Continued
Today we celebrate Scott’s fourth anniversary on the team of Griswold Home Care for Wilmington. While we were not actively hiring for his role when he applied with us in 2020, we knew he would be an amazing asset for our team and a blessing to our caregivers and clients. We were right! As Director … Continued