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COVID-19 and Coronavirus: Caregiving for the Elderly

June 10, 2020

Everything is up for a reassessment these days, as the coronavirus changes the way we live.

Lockdown Activities for an Elderly Loved One

May 27, 2020

Efforts to flatten the curve these days include encouraging people to stay at home.

What We are Doing To Keep You Safe

March 31, 2020

As we continue to work through these uncharted waters caused by Coronavirus,

How to Handle Stress When Caring for the Elderly

January 8, 2019

Taking care of an aging family member often requires a tremendous amount of time and energy.

Sometimes the Name Doesn’t Say it All

December 6, 2018

Capital City Nurses provides private duty home care that helps people,

Creative Ideas for Older Adults with Dementia

November 8, 2016

There are many good reasons to plan creative activities for a person with dementia.

Home Care Nursing Is a Perfect Complementary Service to In-Home Medical Care

October 8, 2018

If you are seeking a comprehensive array of services for a parent, grandparent or any other lo

Emphasizing the Importance of Infection Control in the Home

September 28, 2018

Most of us try to keep our homes as tidy as we can, but life can sort of get in the way.

Ensuring Environmental Safety for Seniors

August 15, 2018

As more seniors and families are choosing to age in place, it is imperative to understand

Food Safety Concerns for Seniors

July 8, 2018

As a home care company in Chevy Chase, MD, many of Capital City Nurses’ home care clients have

Capital City Nurses – It’s a Family Business – Featured in Bethesda Magazine

It’s a Family Business – Read this Bethesda Magazine profile.

Capital City Nurses Team Walks for Alzheimer’s Saturday 10/26

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the nation’s largest event to raise aw

Companionship Can Chase Away the Blues

If you can’t be with your loved one during the holidays (or any other time),

Fight the Flu

When the first case of Ebola was reported on American soil, panic broke out among media outlet

Trends in Senior Care via the Fairfax Times

Capital City Nurses President Susan Rodgers quoted

When to Consider In-Home Care

A recent Wall Street Journal article reveals options are expanding, but there are both upsides

Reduce Hospital Readmissions Through Home Care

Home Care Providers Can Help Influenza and Pneumonia Patients Get the Rest and Comfort.e

Capital City Nurses Welcomes Caitlin Houck, MS, RN to the Team

Caitlin joins the CCN team after serving as a bedside cardiology nurse at the University

Safety First At Home

Falls, the majority of which occur at home, are the leading cause of injuries

Home Health Care Improves Quality of Life

Recently, U.S. Senator Susan Collins [R-ME] wrote an article for the St. John Valley Times