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Though most family members would love nothing more than to press pause and put their entire lives on hold to provide their loved ones with the care and compassion they both need and deserve, there comes a time when it is in a family's best interest to seek out the expert home care and companionship which can be provided by a professional caregiving agency.

For Vermont residents or their family members who have difficulty managing the daily tasks of living due to an illness or chronic condition, finding the best-trained and most-trusted source for at home care in the Greater Burlington area is an essential step towards providing loved ones with the enhanced quality of life they both need and deserve.

When a loved one is diagnosed with a neuromuscular condition such as ALS, MS, or Parkinson's, the burden too often falls on family members to ensure they receive the level of care necessary to improve and maintain their quality of life. Though many people would prefer to personally assist their loved ones struggling to manage daily life, these conditions often require care which can only be adequately provided by experienced professionals.

Everyone needs human interaction — it's an essential component of living a full, happy life. Many people, as they age, find that they become more withdrawn from social interaction, especially when their family does not have ample time to spend with them. These people need a support system that they can rely on.

When it comes to help at home, some seniors need more support than others. In fact, many seniors require service that is available to them 24-hours a day. These seniors generally need help with many of their day-to-day tasks — from getting out of bed to assistance in the bathroom and more. Family members cannot always provide the care that their loved one needs — that's why Griswold Home Care of Northern Vermont offers 24-hour live-in home care services in Franklin County, VT and the surrounding areas.

Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States is diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, a highly-common form of dementia that affects more than 5.7 million Americans. Griswold Home Care offers live-in senior care in Chittenden County and the surrounding areas for individuals in Northern Vermont living with various forms of dementia.

For most seniors, a fall can cause injury not only to the body, but to the mind as well. After experiencing a fall, many seniors become fearful and often limit their activity. In 2016, 35% of Vermont adults age 65 and older experienced a fall; one in three of these individuals sustain injury as a direct result of their accident. With winter weather in full swing, bring icy driveways and sidewalks, the risk of falling is even higher for Vermont residents. For those who have experienced a fall and are in need of in-home care services, Griswold Home Care is there to help.

For those recovering from surgery or hospitalization, returning to normal daily routines can be challenging. The caregivers at Griswold Home Care of Northern Vermont are experienced in aiding seniors in this transition. The agency even offers live in home care for seniors in Chittenden County and beyond who are in need of assistance with rehabilitation.

Founded in 1982, Griswold Home Care is currently the oldest non-medical home care agency in the country. The management and staff at Griswold Home Care encompass all of the qualities set forth by the founder of the company, the late Jean Griswold. Their mission is to provide a deep level of compassion and care to those in need of their services. Sue Richardson, the VP of Operations at Griswold Home Care of Northern Vermont — a live-in home care service for seniors in Chittenden County — and Northern Vermont has, over her career, exemplified many of the qualities that have made the agency a success.

According to a survey conducted by the National Alliance for Caregiving, nearly 34 million Americans are caregivers for an elderly parent. Out of that number, almost five million are living more than an hour away from the person they are caring for. Long-distance caregiving can pose unique challenges for all parties involved, and for those families that find caregiving from a distance especially difficult, Griswold Home Care of Northern Vermont is here to help.