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Meeting critical homecare needs for seniors has been at the heart of <a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/franchising/adv/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=griswold-home-care-celebrates-40th-birthday-launches-national-caregiver-scholarship-program-2718502#~2Z6w4v4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Griswold Home Care</a> since its inception 40 years ago, which is why it’s no surprise that the <a href="https://www.jeangriswoldfoundation.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=griswold-home-care-celebrates-40th-birthday-launches-national-caregiver-scholarship-program-2718502" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jean Griswold Foundation</a> – named for the late founder of the country’s first non-medical homecare franchise – is continuing that mission by launching a <a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/about-us/caregiver-scholarships/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=griswold-home-care-celebrates-40th-birthday-launches-national-caregiver-scholarship-program-2718502" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">National Caregiver Scholarship Program</a>. At least five scholarships will be awarded to qualified caregivers throughout 2022.“We’re so grateful to the caregivers and excited about being able to support them in their careers,” says <a href="https://www.jeangriswoldfoundation.com/mission/meet-the-team/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=griswold-home-care-celebrates-40th-birthday-launches-national-caregiver-scholarship-program-2718502" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Maryanne Murray</a>, chairperson of the Jean Griswold Foundation. “It’s our way of supporting passionate individuals who can help carry on Dr. Jean's legacy of care.”Dr. Jean Griswold, affectionately known as “Dr. Jean,” started Griswold Home Care in 1982. She had been diagnosed 12 years prior with multiple sclerosis (MS) and at age 51 while confined to a wheelchair, Dr. Jean understood all too well the desire for adults with disabilities, illness and injuries to remain comfortably at home while receiving care. The brand has since grown to more than 170 independent franchise units in 30 states.In 2010, Dr. Jean started the foundation as a private nonprofit to support caregiving organizations in times of hardship. Until this year, funds raised through private donors, corporations, franchisees and employees had been primarily awarded to individuals and programs dedicated to senior care – such as Meals on Wheels, Lutheran Social Services and other nonprofits that “supported our mission of aging with dignity,” Murray says – but the intention was always to offer a way for caregivers to improve their ability to pursue care-related work. It took the foundation more than a year to navigate the legal process of changing to a public charity so that it could award individual grants.“When [Griswold CEO] <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-slupecki-08b2288/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=griswold-home-care-celebrates-40th-birthday-launches-national-caregiver-scholarship-program-2718502" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mike Slupecki</a> joined us in 2020, his idea was to support caregivers with scholarships to help them achieve a better career through education,” Murray explains. “This could be CNA training, nursing training, or continuing education requirements for certifications. Since then, we’ve been working on how to make that happen, and we’re so proud that Griswold is finally able to give back to the community in this way.”Murray, who has been with Griswold Home Care for more than 20 years, says she learned home care from “the master herself.” After working for Dr. Jean at the Lower Merion, Pennsylvania, office in the early 2000s, Murray longed to be an owner for the brand. She eventually bought the Delaware territory, and soon after won Franchise of the Year from the International Franchise Association, as well as the SBA Delaware’s Person of the Year award in 2005. Maryanne is currently supporting her daughter, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinmpickrell/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=griswold-home-care-celebrates-40th-birthday-launches-national-caregiver-scholarship-program-2718502" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Erin Pickrell</a>, as she develops the Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Maryland, territory for Griswold."I have found my calling in helping seniors stay safely in their homes," Murray says. “And for some reason, we attract really good caregivers who seem to enjoy our culture, and we definitely enjoy what they’re bringing to the table. We have fabulous caregivers on our teams, and they’re really the lifeblood of our industry.”To expand on the foundation’s goals for caregivers, which include raising additional funding to increase the number and dollar amount of scholarships offered, Murray says they are actively searching for a full time executive director who will help to advance the cause. “The scholarships will set us apart from other homecare agencies, and will help us recruit caregivers, too,” she adds. “It’s also a good way to distinguish ourselves during a time of caregiver shortages and so much competition.”Scholarship applicants don’t have to be associated with Griswold Home Care in order to be considered; they simply need to <a href="https://www.jeangriswoldfoundation.com/scholarship-application/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=griswold-home-care-celebrates-40th-birthday-launches-national-caregiver-scholarship-program-2718502" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">start the application process</a>. Once awarded, funds will be paid directly to the institution where the caregiver will be receiving education.Murray says she hopes that more people will decide to pursue the rewarding career of in-home care for seniors and the differently abled. “I changed my life for the better when I started working with Griswold, and I want everyone to feel that way about their jobs,” she says.

Griswold Home Care Celebrates 40th Birthday, Launches National Caregiver Scholarship Program

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The in-home senior-care brand celebrates turning 40 in 2022 by paying it forward, offering up to $2,000 to qualified caregivers who intend to further their education in a care-related field.

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WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2025 /<a href="https://www.einpresswire.com/">EINPresswire.com</a>/ -- Today, PocketRN, a leader in virtual nursing, and Griswold, a leading home care company, announced they will form a National Strategic Partnership to test the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) alternative payment model designed to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. Under CMS’&nbsp;<a href="https://innovation.cms.gov/innovation-models/guide">Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model</a>, PocketRN will be one of almost 400 participants building Dementia Care Programs (DCPs) across the country, working to increase care coordination and improve access to services and supports, including respite care, for people living with dementia and their caregivers.Griswold’s partnership with PocketRN is rooted in the fact that a significant portion of their client base has a dementia diagnosis. Their franchised locations nationwide provide daily care and respite care for caregivers in the homes of people living with dementia, making this alliance a strategic and logical decision.Launched on July 1, 2024, the GUIDE Model will test a new payment approach for key supportive services furnished to people living with dementia, including: comprehensive, person-centered assessments and care plans; care coordination; 24/7 access to an interdisciplinary care team member or help line; and certain respite services to support caregivers. People with dementia and their caregivers will have the assistance and support of a Care Navigator to help them access clinical and non-clinical services such as meals and transportation through community-based organizations.“We couldn't be more thrilled to bring our revolutionary Nurse for Life model to the millions of dementia patients and families who need it most,” said PocketRN CEO, Jenna Morgenstern-Gaines. “With PocketRN, patients and families get unwavering support from a dedicated, trusted nurse as they navigate the complexities of managing dementia at NO cost to them. Nurses are hands-down the best clinicians to be the ‘glue’ for patients and their families throughout their dementia journey–they've been doing so forever, and it's high-time their work is valued by our system.”“We’re excited to partner with PocketRN in anchoring Griswold’s GUIDE approach of improving client access to Medicare-supported dementia navigation, education, and respite hours, integrated seamlessly with our experienced care professionals,” said Matt Ericksen, Vice President of Sales and Operations at Griswold.PocketRN’s partnership with Griswold to deliver the GUIDE Model will help people living with dementia and their caregivers have access to education and support, such as training programs on best practices for caring for a loved one living with dementia. The GUIDE Model also provides respite services for certain people, enabling caregivers to take temporary breaks from their caregiving responsibilities. Respite is being tested under the GUIDE Model to assess its effect on helping caregivers continue to care for their loved ones at home, preventing or delaying the need for facility care.For more information on CMS’ GUIDE Model, please visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/guide">https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/guide</a>.About GriswoldWith over 200 locations across 30 states, Griswold is one of the country’s top home care companies, providing professional, compassionate Caregivers 24/7. Griswold’s “Live Assured” promise gives both clients and their loved ones peace of mind, so they can live without the weight of worry. Griswold helps adults maintain quality of life despite advanced age, onset of illness, or post-surgery recovery through services including companion care, home services, personal care, and respite care. Founded by the late Jean Griswold in 1982, the company has maintained its founder’s profound sense of empathy for older and disabled adults and those living with chronic conditions. In 2024, Griswold was ranked #206 on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 and named a 2023, 2024 and 2025 Best of Home Care® Endorsed National Provider. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.griswoldcare.com/">www.griswoldcare.com</a> or call 215.402.0200.About PocketRNPocketRN gives patients, families, and caregivers a Nurse for Life. Its mission is to close the gap between home and healthcare by: enabling nurses to care proactively and continuously at the top of their license, enabling caregivers with peace of mind and the confidence to support others, and enabling patients to access whole-person, trusted, empathetic care when and where they want it. PocketRN is the glue that holds together fragmented experiences in care so that partners, clinicians, patients, and families get back more of what they need: quality time. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pocketrn.com/">www.pocketrn.com</a> or engage with PocketRN on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Sisters&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/why-two-sisters-chose-now-to-build-a-purpose-driven-home-care-business-with-griswold-2730847">Manar Landis and Maha Zirn-Kashoor</a> have brought decades of medical, caregiving and humanitarian experience to Oklahoma City by opening a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/oklahoma-city-north/">Griswold franchise</a>. Launched in October, their business matches seniors with caregivers who provide nonmedical support ranging from occasional weekly visits to 24-hour care. Both sisters say their long careers with organizations like the United Nations, UNICEF and major Oklahoma health systems, along with their personal experience caring for their own aging family members, made home care a natural next step.A major part of their work is helping seniors overcome the reluctance to accept assistance. Zirn-Kashoor notes that many elderly people insist they can manage alone, but once they experience the support, it becomes “life-changing.” The sisters emphasize that the goal is to help older adults remain independent and safe at home, tailoring care plans to each individual’s needs — whether that’s personal care, companionship, transportation, help after surgery or even small touches like doing hair and makeup. With about 90% of clients living at home and many having no nearby family, they see their services as an essential part of the continuum of care.Their franchise is only the second&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold/info">Griswold</a> location in Oklahoma, joining the first office in Tulsa, with a third opening soon in Edmond. The sisters say there is still a lack of awareness — even among physicians — about senior home care options, which often leads to preventable hospital readmissions. They aim to close that gap, positioning home care as a vital complement to the health care system.As demand for senior support grows, driven by a rapidly aging U.S. population, the sisters see strong potential for impact and business growth. Their new venture already employs 16 people and is expanding.&nbsp;Read the original article from The Journal Record&nbsp;<a href="https://journalrecord.com/2025/12/05/griswold-home-care-oklahoma-city-senior-services/">here</a>. To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold/info">https://1851franchise.com/griswold/info</a>.

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