Griswold Home Care of Fargo Receives 2023 Best of Home Care Awards, Only 100 awarded in all of North America

Griswold Home Care of Fargo is awarded the distinguished 2023 Best of Home Care – Top 100 Leader in Experience Award from Home Care Pulse (HCP), the leading firm in experience management for home care. The Top 100 Leader in Experience Award is the highest recognition awarded by HCP and is only awarded to 100 home care businesses in North America. Recipients must consistently rank among the very highest in 10 or more quality metrics. As a Top 100 Leader in Experience Award recipient, Griswold Home Care of Fargo is recognized among the very best home care providers participating in the nationwide HCP Experience Management Program. Griswold Home Care of Fargo also received the following awards for the fourth year in a row:

• Leader in Experience

• Provider of Choice

• Employer of Choice

“We’re excited to congratulate Griswold Home Care of Fargo for their well-deserved achievements,” says Todd Austin, President of Home Care Pulse. “It’s wonderful to see the hard work these multiple franchise locations have put in to provide highquality care and employment – and their effort isn’t going unnoticed. These awards allow them to provide proof of quality to potential new clients and caregivers.”

This accomplishment demonstrates the Fargo offices’ long-term dedication to excellent care and quality improvement. To qualify for this award, 10% of each franchise’s clients and caregivers were interviewed by Home Care Pulse each month. Over a 12-month period, both the Fargo office received high client and caregiver satisfaction ratings in caregiver training, the compassion of caregivers, communication, scheduling, client/caregiver compatibility, and more. Using feedback from clients and employees and quality benchmarks from Home Care Pulse, the Fargo team set goals to provide the best possible experience.

The Leader in Experience award is the highest achievable recognition. It represents an elite group of 10% of home care agencies participating in the program and has proven that they provide quality care across every satisfaction category measured. The Provider of Choice award is earned for the highest levels of client satisfaction, and the Employer of Choice award represents the highest levels of employee satisfaction.

“At Home Care Pulse, our mission is to help home care businesses create an experience beyond client and caregiver expectations,” says Todd Austin, President of Home Care Pulse. “When we see agencies like Griswold Home Care of Fargo that have effectively provided outstanding care and employment experiences, we know we’re on the right track. Griswold Home Care of Fargo has worked extremely hard to prioritize high-quality care and employment, and their work hasn’t gone unnoticed. This award allows them to show proof of quality to potential clients and caregivers.”

About Griswold

With 170 locations in 31 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. For more information, visit www. griswoldhomecare.com or call 701-850-2000.

About Home Care Pulse

Home Care Pulse leads the home care industry in experience management, online training, and review management. Through its Care Intelligence Platform, HCP empowers home care providers to attract and retain caregivers even during a historic caregiver shortage. HCP also conducts the annual Home Care Benchmarking Study, the most comprehensive survey of home care providers in North America and administers the annual Best of Home Care awards to agencies that achieve best-in-class client and caregiver satisfaction scores. For more information, visit https://www.homecarepulse.com/.

Have you thought about getting an electrically assisted bicycle?

Electrically assisted bicycles (EABs) are becoming increasingly popular, especially among older adults. They have a powerful battery that can cover long distances, battle the wind and climb steep slopes much better than a traditional bike.

What You Need To Know

Various EAB models may suit your needs depending on how you plan to use them. You can find mountain, road, hybrid and fat bikes with electric assist. Remember that hybrid models are ideal for city riding.

The bike’s battery power determines how far it can travel on a single charge. The greater the battery capacity, the greater the distance the bike can travel without you having to pedal. The range for most electrically assisted bikes is between 19 and 112 miles. Maintaining an EAB is like caring for a regular bicycle, except you may need to have an expert check the electrical system from time to time.

Shopping Tips

Electric bikes are often more expensive than their conventional counterparts. While some are more affordable, it’s essential to research the most reliable brands before making a choice.

Look for a model with the motor in the crankset for even weight distribution and a smooth ride. This also makes the rear wheel easy to change if you get a flat.

Some electric bicycles are specially designed for older people and include an ergonomic frame, seat and handlebars.

Visit your local store to find your new electric bike.

Strength training for seniors

Abalanced diet and exercise, which includes a combination of aerobic activities and strength training, is necessary to maintain long-term health.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular physical activity is one of the most important things older adults can do to protect their overall health. Exercise helps to delay or prevent many of the conditions that come with age. Adults ages 65 and older should aim for the recommended 150 minutes a week of moderateintensity activity, such as brisk walking, and at least two days of activities that strengthen muscles.

When it comes to muscle strengthening, seniors can follow these safety guidelines as they embark on their strength-training journeys.

• SPEAK WITH A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER FIRST.

Get the green light to proceed with an exercise regimen before beginning by having a discussion with your general practitioner about your fitness goals. Your doctor can recommend strategies that are safe and point out any exercises that may compromise your overall health.

• MASTER BASIC EXERCISES FIRST.

Anyone new to strength training, which is sometimes known as resistance training, can start out slowly, even using just body weight, to provide resistance. Resistance exercises can include squats, crunches, modified pushups, planks, and lunges.

• GRADUATE TO RESISTANCE BANDS.

When you’re ready to move on to something else, consider resistance bands as an alternative to free weights. The bands can help you develop good form before introducing weight. Good form is key to avoiding injury.

• WORK WITH A TRAINER. Working with a certified personal trainer can help you learn how to use free weights and strength-training machines correctly. A trainer also can create a routine that includes the right number of sets and repetitions to gradually build and maintain muscle mass. If you decide against hiring a trainer, gym staff members may guide you through equipment and demonstrate proper form.

• EXERCISE WITH A FRIEND. Strength training with a friend or family member can provide motivation and keep you on target to meet your goals.

• BUILD UP GRADUALLY. Your first strength session should only last 10 to 15 minutes, according to Tiffany Chag, C.S.C.S., a strength coach at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. This enables you to gauge soreness. Wait until soreness abates before beginning your next session if you are new to strength training.

Strength exercises are a vital part of maintaining health as a senior. Such exercises help maintain muscle mass and also improve balance and bone health.