- 1 July, 2004 -

"The Passing of former President Ronald Reagan, due in large part to the devastating effects of Alzheimer's Disease, has brought national attention to what once was considered a family-only matter. According to the National Survey on Health Care and Other Elder Care Issues (The Family Circle/Kaiser Family Fdn, Sept., 2000), a large share of adults with a parent 65+ reported being actively involved in the daily lives of their aging parent, with over 50% reporting that their parent has physical or mental health problems, or both. Over 50% check in on their parent and 42% visit their parent at least once a week. Kent Griswold, President of GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE commented, "Many times we are contacted to provide assistance with homecare as a last resort, after the family has been 'going it alone' for far too long. Although caring for a loved one is always taxing, caring for someone with dementia can be devastating. The loss is gradual, culminating with total lack of recognition of the family caregiver. My hope is that the President's death will help to highlight the importance and need for accepting assistance early before family caregiving takes it toll on the family caregiver." Griswold, continued, "Though the study concentrates on parents, it is also important not to forget the individuals caring for a spouse. As the population ages, often the task of caring falls on the healthier spouse. Without respite, invariably the healthy spouse soon will burn out or be in need of assistance themselves." Help is available. GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE, the World's Oldest, Multi-National Non-Medical, Homecare Company works closely with the Alzheimer's Association in all of the areas it serves, providing both short and long-term respite. Caregivers referred by GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE have a wide range of professional experience caring for older individuals, including those with forms of dementia such as Alzheimer's Disease, as well as people recovering from illness and surgery, and those living with conditions such as Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), Cancer and AIDS. They work with people living in their own homes as well as with those who are living temporarily or permanently in facilities such as nursing homes, hospitals or group homes. The company's services are available on an hourly, overnight or live-in basis, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. For more information call: 888-777-7630 or visit the web site www.GriswoldSpecialCare.com

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