Montgomery County, Pa - 1 August, 2004 -

GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE, the World's Oldest, Multi-National, Non-Medical Homecare Company announced that the company was selected to receive two National Mature Media Awards. The award program, now in its 13th year, recognizes the nation's finest advertising, marketing, and educational materials designed and produced for older adults. The winners were chosen from nearly 1,100 entries from across the United States for overall excellence of design, content, creativity, and relevance to the senior market. "Homecare Alternatives", a short video that delves into the dilemma faced by the family caregiver caught between employee duties and day-to-day caregiving responsibilities. It was honored with a Bronze Award. "Welcoming a Caregiver into Your Home" by Fiona Middleton, MSM, Vice President, a print article, offering the reader practical guidelines for a smooth transition from family to professional homecare. (It is available on our web site www.GriswoldSpecialCare.com) The article was honored with a Merit Award. GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE was founded to maintain the dignity, comfort, safety and happiness of its Clients, and to refer Caregivers who provide the highest quality care. The company has more than 80 locations in 16 states as well as operations in South Korea and Mexico. "Both award winners address important topics", said Dot Folz, the company's national Marketing Manager. "The video provides concrete answers for the family caregiver juggling work and caregiving. This issue is of concern to both employees and employers, and homecare is very often the answer. The 'Welcoming' article offers tangible suggestions to facilitate the entrance of a professional Caregiver into the family dynamic. We are pleased to have been recognized with the awards and proud to make these and other supportive materials available to family caregivers, employers, and the general public." Caregivers referred by GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE have a wide range of professional experience caring for older individuals, people recovering from illness and surgery, and those living with conditions such as Arthritis, Alzheimer's Disease, 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, to find a location near you, or to request materials call: (888-777-7630) or visit: www.GriswoldSpecialCare.com

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