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Director of Griswold Home Care of Lake/Geauga Earns Advocacy Award
Brian Rice was Recognized for his Activities on Behalf of Area's Senior Population
Brian Rice, Director of Griswold Home Care of Lake/Geauga, Ohio, recently received an advocacy award from the Greater Cleveland Consortium Against Adult Abuse (C3A). The award was presented by Adrienne Green, Social Work Director of the Lake County Council on Aging (LCCoA), at C3A’s Annual Conference on June 16.
Rice has been a board member of the LCCoA since 2012 and is their current Vice President Elect. He and his wife Cheryl opened Griswold’s first Ohio office in 2003. They are also recipients of the prestigious Independent Living Award from the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging.
The C3A award recognizes the efforts of an individual or organization who actively supports area seniors and campaigns for the prevention of elder abuse.
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“We’re so proud to give the Advocacy Award to Brian in response to all the hard work he has done in support of the seniors of Lake County and beyond,” said Bernardine Brooks, who is on the board of C3A. “His efforts, along with his compassion, serve as a model for many others who interact with our senior population day-to-day.”
Rice is a Certified Senior Advisor and chairs the Community Resource & Advocacy Committee for the Association of Specialists in Aging (ASA), which planned Lake County’s first annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in June 2015. Since 2011 he has facilitated an Alzheimer’s Association family support group. He is known for his advocacy efforts which include visits to state lawmakers in Columbus to seek additional funding for Alzheimer’s family support services, adult protective services and senior community services block grants.
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About Griswold Home Care
With more than 200 locations in 32 states, Griswold Home Care is one of the country’s top homecare agencies, providing compassionate care 24/7 to its clients. Its purpose is to give people the help they need to live in the place they love. Through this purpose, Griswold helps adults maintain quality of life despite advanced age or onset of illness, through services including companion care, home services, personal care, and respite care. Founded by the late Jean Griswold, the company is celebrating 35 years and has maintained its founder’s profound sense of empathy for older and disabled adults and those living with chronic conditions. For more information, visit , or call 215-402-0200.