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<a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-griswold-home-care-provides-veterans-with-a-lucrative-and-meaningful-franchise-opportunity-2717147" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Griswold Home Care</a>, the non-medical home care franchise with 168 locations, is becoming more essential than ever as the <a href="https://www.prb.org/resources/fact-sheet-aging-in-the-united-states/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-griswold-home-care-provides-veterans-with-a-lucrative-and-meaningful-franchise-opportunity-2717147" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">growing senior population</a> and the COVID-19 pandemic create a <a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswoldhomecare/as-the-demand-for-in-home-senior-care-increases-griswold-home-care-leads-the-pack-2715667#stories">steadily increasing</a> need for quality home care. As the first non-medical home care franchise in the United States, Griswold Home Care offers entrepreneurs a proven and reliable way to enter a resilient industry and provide an essential service to their communities. As a result, the brand has historically appealed to veteran entrepreneurs who are accustomed to following a proven system and using it to give back to others. Now, in honor of Veteran’s Day, the brand is specifically looking to partner with veteran entrepreneurs, offering a 20% discount off its initial franchise fee for those prospects who have been honorably discharged from the military.<h4>From the Military to Business Ownership</h4><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgemcguireiii/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-griswold-home-care-provides-veterans-with-a-lucrative-and-meaningful-franchise-opportunity-2717147" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">George McGuire</a> is a Griswold Home Care franchisee in San Antonio, Texas who served 21 years in the U.S. Army before retiring as a lieutenant colonel. McGuire was trained in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and worked closely to support and protect the President of the United States and other high-level dignitaries on numerous occasions.&nbsp;McGuire served as EOD Staff Officer for the Pacific Command and U.S. Army Pacific and commanded the EOD Control Team with units in Hawaii and Alaska while stationed in Fort Shafter, HI. He also served as the EOD Staff Officer to Eighth U.S. Army in South Korea and EOD Control Team Commander while stationed in Yongsan, South Korea. One of his last assignments included serving as the Deputy Commandant at the Defense Language Institute in Lackland AFB, Texas. While there, he was selected to lead a coalition into Iran during the Iraq War to establish an English school to train Iraqi friendly forces.In 2003, McGuire decided to invest in a Griswold Home Care franchise in San Antonio. Since then, McGuire has won several awards from the franchisor and continues to expand his business — he saw a 17% increase in sales from 2019 to 2020. McGuire says his Griswold location is one of the few home care companies in San Antonio, which allows him to provide an essential and much-needed service to his community.“My time in the military provided me with the solid foundation and skillset I use to run my business on a daily basis,” said McGuire. “When you’re in the military you have a strong sense of purpose and belonging, and I have found that in the Griswold franchise system, too. I also get to continue the feeling of satisfaction in giving back to the community and providing a service that makes peoples lives a little easier. Transitioning to the civilian side of life can be challenging for Veterans, but this opportunity provides a great solution.”<h4>How Griswold Home Care Provides Veterans With an In-Demand and Community-Driven Business Opportunity&nbsp;</h4>The Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) has reported there will be <a href="https://www.caregiver.org/resource/selected-long-term-care-statistics/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-griswold-home-care-provides-veterans-with-a-lucrative-and-meaningful-franchise-opportunity-2717147" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">27 million people</a> in need of long-term care by the year 2050, double the number who required these services in 2000. Elderly adults and adults with disabilities or illnesses have many unique needs, which is why Griswold Home Care offers a wide variety of services to accommodate their clients. The brand’s care plans are customized to fit each client and can be adjusted as their needs change over time. The home care services include <a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/care-services/homemaking-care/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-griswold-home-care-provides-veterans-with-a-lucrative-and-meaningful-franchise-opportunity-2717147" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">homemaking</a>, <a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/care-services/personal-care/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-griswold-home-care-provides-veterans-with-a-lucrative-and-meaningful-franchise-opportunity-2717147" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">personal care</a>, <a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/care-services/companion-care/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-griswold-home-care-provides-veterans-with-a-lucrative-and-meaningful-franchise-opportunity-2717147" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">companion care</a>, <a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/care-services/hospice-care-and-palliative-care/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-griswold-home-care-provides-veterans-with-a-lucrative-and-meaningful-franchise-opportunity-2717147" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">hospice care</a>, <a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/care-services/respite-care/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-griswold-home-care-provides-veterans-with-a-lucrative-and-meaningful-franchise-opportunity-2717147" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">respite care</a>, <a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/care-services/live-in-overnight-home-care/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-griswold-home-care-provides-veterans-with-a-lucrative-and-meaningful-franchise-opportunity-2717147" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">live-in overnight care</a> and more.To ensure franchisees have all the resources they need to provide this essential service, the Griswold team offers <a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/franchising/why-griswold/training-programs/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-griswold-home-care-provides-veterans-with-a-lucrative-and-meaningful-franchise-opportunity-2717147" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ongoing support</a> and rolls out initiatives and programs to help optimize revenue. Since the brand operates several company-owned offices in the Mid-Atlantic region, the team can develop best practices and share them with franchisees.&nbsp;Additionally, for veteran entrepreneurs looking to give back, Griswold Home Care ownership can mean much more than just a thriving business opportunity — it can also allow them to fulfill their calling and serve those in their community.&nbsp;McGuire and his staff members are involved with several local charitable organizations, for example. Through the <a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswoldhomecare/griswold-home-cares-jean-griswold-foundation-launches-annual-fundraising-campaign-benefitting-caregivers-everywhere-2716318#featured">Jean Griswold Foundation</a> — Griswold Home Care’s non-profit organization named after founder Dr. Jean Griswold — McGuire has donated funds to several organizations aimed at helping seniors, people with disabilities and veterans. Some examples include the <a href="https://www.alz.org/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-griswold-home-care-provides-veterans-with-a-lucrative-and-meaningful-franchise-opportunity-2717147" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Alzheimer’s Association</a>, <a href="https://www.projectmend.org/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-griswold-home-care-provides-veterans-with-a-lucrative-and-meaningful-franchise-opportunity-2717147" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Project MEND</a>, <a href="https://abodehome.org/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-griswold-home-care-provides-veterans-with-a-lucrative-and-meaningful-franchise-opportunity-2717147" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ABODE Contemplative Care for the Dying</a>, <a href="https://connectabilityinc.org/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-griswold-home-care-provides-veterans-with-a-lucrative-and-meaningful-franchise-opportunity-2717147" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ConnectAbility</a>, <a href="https://www.specialacademy.org/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-griswold-home-care-provides-veterans-with-a-lucrative-and-meaningful-franchise-opportunity-2717147" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Special Dreams</a>, <a href="https://www.thousandoaksbible.church/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-griswold-home-care-provides-veterans-with-a-lucrative-and-meaningful-franchise-opportunity-2717147" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Thousand Oaks Bible Church</a>, <a href="https://hisbridgebuilders-sa.org/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-griswold-home-care-provides-veterans-with-a-lucrative-and-meaningful-franchise-opportunity-2717147" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">HIS Bridge Builders</a> and <a href="https://heroesonthewater.org/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-griswold-home-care-provides-veterans-with-a-lucrative-and-meaningful-franchise-opportunity-2717147" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Heroes on the Water</a>.In addition, McGuire says it is a top priority of his to give back to his staff members and caregivers. He has donated backpacks filled with school supplies for the staffs’ children at the start of the school year, and has also donated turkeys to his staff members as a token of appreciation for their hard work during Thanksgiving.<h4>How Griswold’s Leadership Team is Helping Support Nationwide Growth</h4>It isn’t only veteran franchisees who are bringing military experience and compassion to the Griswold brand. The leadership team is also uniquely tuned to the needs of veteran business owners because some of them are veterans themselves.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-hill-82b60569/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-griswold-home-care-provides-veterans-with-a-lucrative-and-meaningful-franchise-opportunity-2717147" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Brian Hill</a>, for example, recently joined the Griswold Home Care executive team as the brand’s <a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswoldhomecare/griswold-home-care-hire-hires-veteran-and-franchise-industry-expert-brian-hill-as-new-franchise-development-manager-2716894#featured">franchise development manager</a>. In addition to in-depth franchise industry experience, Hill spent 13 years in the U.S. Air Force Reserve as an Air Transportation Specialist, where he completed three deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait.&nbsp;When Hill was introduced to the <a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswoldhomecare/executive">Griswold Home Care leadership team</a>, he immediately connected with the brand’s mission to provide quality home care to the elderly, disabled adults and others recovering from illnesses. As a veteran, Hill felt a strong passion for giving back to communities across the country and saw an opportunity to help <a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswoldhomecare/griswoldness-what-griswold-home-care-targets-in-prospective-franchisees-2716505#featured">prospective franchise owners</a> who felt the same.“I’ve seen both successful and struggling businesses, and I’ve come to understand the characteristics that define each one,” said Hill. “Veterans make great business owners, and Griswold Home Care is a great fit for those skills learned in the military. My experience — both professionally and in the military — will allow me to build a good rapport with our candidates, and that will be very valuable as I find new candidates for our business and help them prepare for ownership.”Looking ahead, as Griswold Home Care gears up for strategic growth throughout the country, veterans and qualified entrepreneurs of all types have the opportunity to start a business they can be proud of, follow a fulfilling path and make an impact on people in their community. Griswold Home Care is a 5 star member of VetFran, an organization dedicated to educating and facilitating the transition of veterans into franchising. We offer a 20% discount on our initial franchise fee for any veteran joining Griswold.&nbsp;“The cost to open a Griswold Home Care franchise ranges from $108,181 to $181,431, including a $49,500 franchise fee. For more information on franchising with Griswold Home Care, visit <a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-griswold-home-care-provides-veterans-with-a-lucrative-and-meaningful-franchise-opportunity-2717147" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/franchising/</a>.

How Griswold Home Care Provides Veterans with a Lucrative and Meaningful Franchise Opportunity

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November marks National Home Care &amp; Hospice Month, a time to recognize the Caregivers, families, and professionals who bring dignity, comfort, and independence to those aging or recovering at home. For more than 40 years,&nbsp;<a href="https://griswoldhomecarefranchise.com/">Griswold</a> has been a leader in compassionate home care — empowering franchisees and Caregivers alike to serve their communities with empathy and excellence.Few embody that mission more than&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirza-donegan-csa-b874286">Mirza Donegan,</a> director of Griswold Home Care for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/silver-spring-montgomery-north/">Silver Spring &amp; Montgomery County North</a>. Her journey into home care began, as it does for so many, with a personal experience that changed everything.“Before, I used to do marketing for a nonprofit in alternative transportation,” Donegan said. “What started my road to Griswold was when my mother-in-law got very old and developed dementia. I was in a job transition, so I was able to care for her. That experience opened my eyes — helping her find the right companies, coordinating her care — I realized, ‘I think I can do this.’”When she began exploring home care companies,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold/info">Griswold&nbsp;</a>stood out immediately. “It had not only a business sense that I appreciated, but also&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold/how-griswold-has-grown-and-evolved-over-40-years-2723561">that Jean Griswold side</a> that is really important to me,” Donegan said. “That started my path, and it hasn’t changed. I’m still very involved in running my office because I really care and want to stay connected with my clients. I appreciate their trust in us — not just to take care of them, but to give them the best care possible.”For Donegan, that means overseeing every detail — from finding the right Caregiver to ensuring each care plan fits seamlessly into a client’s daily life. “All the pieces that fall into place matter,” she said. “I’ve found another niche in the company and am so emotionally invested in what we do.”<h2>A Life of Service</h2>Donegan’s commitment to compassionate care runs deep. “I was adopted and grew up in a military family,” she said. “My father served three terms in Vietnam, and that really impacted our lives. I learned to care for those who needed care very young. Now, as one of the providers for the VA, it’s such an honor to serve other veterans. I deeply understand what those families went through.”After 13 years with Griswold, Donegan now owns two territories and oversees a diverse team of nearly 100 Caregivers.&nbsp;“It’s been so rewarding to hire amazing people who have this passion for seniors,” she said. “They come from different parts of life, but they all have that central desire to care because they’ve cared within their own families. Helping them follow their dreams — seeing them grow and succeed — has impacted my life in incredible ways.”<h2>Becoming Part of the Family</h2>At its core, Griswold’s mission is about connection —&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold/planning-for-the-future-how-griswold-supports-families-during-national-long-term-care-planning-month-2730415">bridging the gap between families and the Caregivers who support them</a>. Donegan says her team often becomes an extension of the families they serve.“These people are taking care of their own children and their parents,” she said. “They need someone who is really going to care and become part of their family. That’s what we do — we become that extra part of the family, caring for their loved ones like our own.”That perspective has played out in Donegan’s own life.“My mom had a stroke recently, and my Caregivers have been so incredible,” she said. “Now they are our family. The ones helping me at home have gotten to know our grandkids and our family. They&nbsp;know our family. It’s come full circle — I’ve experienced firsthand the impact of what we do.”<h2>A Legacy of Compassion and Excellence</h2>Donegan’s story reflects the lasting impact of its founder, Dr. Jean Griswold, who began the company in 1982 after recognizing the need for compassionate in-home care.&nbsp;This National Home Care &amp; Hospice Month, Griswold celebrates the people who make its mission possible — the Caregivers, franchisees and families who bring compassion to life every day.“I didn’t think this is where I would find my purpose,” Donegan said. “But now I know this is what I was meant to do. To care for others, to build a team that shares that passion, and to help families feel safe — that’s what makes Griswold so special.”For more information about Griswold and its compassionate home care services, visit<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com">&nbsp;https://www.griswoldcare.com</a>.

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Beaumont Enterprise: Local Woman Brings Griswold Home Care Franchise to Greater Beaumont, Texas

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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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<a href="https://griswoldhomecarefranchise.com/">Griswold</a>, one of the nation’s oldest nonmedical home care providers, has&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jeffcotranscript.com/news/article_0012446c-ad5e-4f92-beec-dae5aa58e555.html">expanded to Lakewood, Colorado</a>, marking its 196th location across 31 states.&nbsp;The new&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/lakewood-golden/">Lakewood &amp; Golden</a> office is owned by&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/amber-parsons-griswold-franchise-colorado-2730399">Amber Parsons</a>, whose career spans journalism and 13 years in health care staffing. Parsons was driven to open the location after caring for a family member and realizing how few affordable, reliable at-home support options exist for seniors who don’t yet need assisted living but still require help. She noted that families often shoulder the burden of errands, meal prep, housekeeping, companionship and transportation — gaps&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold/info">Griswold</a> aims to fill.“It was really a personal story, a very deeply personal story with my own family, that made me realize that there is a huge gap in services for our senior community,” Parsons said. “We have [options] for assisted living, those types of things, but I think there is a gap in services for people who maybe need housekeeping, companionship, running errands with them, preparing meals and taking them to appointments. A lot of that burden was falling onto family members.”To meet growing demand, Griswold is actively hiring Caregivers in the area. Parsons said the team includes seasoned CNAs with decades of experience, but she also welcomes applicants without formal credentials who possess strong service mindsets and warm personalities. Training is available for those who need it, ensuring that caregivers are prepared to deliver the high-quality support Griswold is known for.Read the original article&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jeffcotranscript.com/news/article_0012446c-ad5e-4f92-beec-dae5aa58e555.html">here</a>.&nbsp;

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Griswold Expands to Lakewood, Colorado, Bringing Nonmedical Home Care to Local Seniors

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<h2>Home for the Holidays: How Griswold Helps Families Stay Connected and Cared For During the Most Important Time of Year</h2>With families gathering and adult children returning home, Griswold provides the support, assurance and compassionate care seniors need to safely age in place.The holiday season is often filled with joy, tradition and long-awaited time with loved ones. But for many families, it also becomes the moment they realize a parent or aging relative needs more support at home. As adult children return for the holiday season after months away, changes in mobility, mood, hygiene or daily functioning can become more visible. And according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-mentzer-a000aab6">Ron Mentzer</a>, operations manager for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/">Griswold Home Care</a> for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/cumberland-county-nj/">Cumberland County</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/philadelphia-center-city/">Philadelphia Center City</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/blair-county/">Blair County</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/northern-vermont/">Northern Vermont</a>, that’s exactly why this time of year is one of the most important and busiest for home care agencies.“You have families coming home to visit mom and dad. If they aren’t seeing them regularly, they may see a decline that wasn’t there maybe six months ago,” Mentzer said. “They see a need because mom and dad aren’t raising their hands themselves to ask for help.”For&nbsp;<a href="https://griswoldhomecarefranchise.com/">Griswold</a>, supporting families during the holidays is about more than providing care. It’s about restoring roles, preserving dignity and helping loved ones enjoy meaningful time together.<h2>Rooted in Service: A Personal Mission</h2>Mentzer’s commitment to compassionate care began long before he joined Griswold. “My mother worked in a retirement community, and I saw her model gifts of service,” he said. “She cared for people for a living, and then came home and cared for our family through end of life for her own parents and my father’s parents.”That experience shaped his philosophy, especially in his support for Caregivers themselves.“I saw how my mom served everyone else but didn’t always take the time to care for herself,” he said. “It’s very important for me that all of our employees know they must care for themselves first. The people who work in home care were born with that gift of service, and that’s really part of my why.”Although his background is in operations management for major telecommunications companies like DIRECTV, Comcast and Amazon, Mentzer says he was drawn to Griswold specifically because the work felt meaningful.“This is a different field for me, but it is mission-driven in nature, which pulls on my heart and aligns well with my upbringing.”Today, he helps oversee operations for four&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold">Griswold</a> locations owned by a close friend, creating systems that streamline and scale care while preserving the human connection at the center of the brand.<h2>When Families Notice Their Loved One Needs Support</h2>For many families, the holidays are the first time they’re truly able to assess how an aging parent is doing day-to-day. That’s why Griswold sees a seasonal spike in inquiries each November and December.“When people come home for Thanksgiving or Christmas, that’s often when they notice changes — and we receive a lot of phone calls as a result,” Mentzer said. “Our goal is to bring assurance not just to the client, but to the siblings, spouses and children worried about them.”Often, seniors don’t ask for help themselves. “People want to remain as independent as possible — that’s what everyone wants at the end of the day,” Mentzer said.&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold/how-griswold-empowers-families-and-franchisees-during-national-home-care-hospice-month-2730755#featured">That’s where Griswold steps in</a> to bridge the gap between independence and safety, offering support that feels natural, respectful and dignified.<h2>Restoring Family Roles: “Be the Child Not the Caregiver”</h2>One of the biggest emotional challenges families face is balancing Caregiving with simply being family.&nbsp;“Sometimes it’s hard when you’re the Caregiver&nbsp;and the family member,” Mentzer said. “We want you to be the daughter without also being the Caregiver. We provide that support so the family member can be the family member.”That relief can transform a holiday experience. Instead of managing medication reminders or worrying about falls, families can focus on connection, memories and quality time.“Just like with my mom, I saw how Caregiving takes a toll over time,” Mentzer said. “If we can come in and provide professional, concierge, white-glove assistance, we can help families experience the holiday season the way it should be — together.”<h2>The Three Layers of Griswold’s Holiday Care</h2>Mentzer describes Griswold’s services in three interconnected categories, all of which tend to play a major role during the holidays.<ol><li>Homemaking Services:&nbsp;Preparing holiday meals, tidying up, doing laundry and helping with small tasks can make a big difference in a senior’s comfort and safety.</li><li>Companionship:&nbsp;Many older adults see their social circles shrink, especially in winter. “Having someone to correspond with regularly means a lot to a senior citizen,” Mentzer said. Companionship also includes escorting clients to doctor appointments, the grocery store or even holiday events.</li><li>Personal Care:&nbsp;Bathing, grooming, hygiene and other activities of daily living often become more challenging and more noticeable during holiday visits. Griswold provides dignified support to help seniors feel like themselves.</li></ol>“Griswold’s approach to everything is relational,” Mentzer said. “We don’t take it for granted when someone allows us to come into their home. We want to bring assurance to the client, the family and the community.”<h2>When Griswold&nbsp;Is the Family</h2>Not every senior has family nearby. Many have adult children living across the country or even across the world.“Some people don’t have family local. The kids may have moved away. We have one client whose daughter lives in Europe, so we really are the family,” Mentzer said.And sometimes, the most meaningful moments of the season come from Griswold Caregivers noticing a need and stepping in.“We had a veteran over Thanksgiving who lives alone,” Mentzer said. “One of our Caregivers asked if she could move her weekly meeting to Thursday so he wouldn’t be alone on Thanksgiving. She saw that need and wanted to be there for him. We want to be the difference maker in somebody’s life. If you can make a difference in one individual’s day, that’s what it’s all about. We want to help people age in place with dignity. At the end of the day, that’s what everyone wants — to remain as independent as possible, supported by people who care.”For more information on Griswold’s in-home care services or to explore care options for the new year, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://griswoldcare.com">GriswoldCare.com</a>.

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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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