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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

Companionship Care from a Home Care Service

June 28, 2018

It can be difficult to watch our once vibrant and independent parents grow older and lose inte

Caregiver Program – Filling the Downtime

June 20, 2018

A frequent complaint that we hear as a home care provider

FALL PREVENTION TIPS – JAMIE VELA, PT

September is National Falls Prevention Month. We know the scary statistics regarding falls in

Activities for Seniors – Enjoy Safe Gardening for Seniors

Gardening is an ideal way for seniors to get an aerobic workout.

Dementia Patients’ Safety in Home Nursing Care

Dementia patients require specialized care. If you want to provide your loved one who lives at

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care: Managing Behavioral Changes

Alzheimer’s disease and dementia cause brain cells to die slowly

Companion Care: Let Them Feel Loved

No matter who you are, we all have a common want and need: love.

Consider Home Care for an Elderly Relative in This Pandemic Situation

Older people are more vulnerable to severe illnesses during this COVID-19 pandemic.

The Heart of Caregiving: A Guide to Joyful Caring

More than 65 million Americans go through their daily demands of work, home, kids

How is the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacting Home Health Care?

If you or a loved one are thinking about home health care, but aren’t sure how available it is

COVID-19 and Coronavirus: Caregiving for the Elderly

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

Lockdown Activities for an Elderly Loved One

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