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4 Best Reasons To Hire Skilled Nursing Care

April 28, 2016

Whether you have an elderly relative or you suffered an accident,

4 Common Emotions Caregivers Experience

April 28, 2016

Parents are invincible. That is what many children believe, at least.

Tips To Ease Care Giver Stress

April 28, 2016

Emotional health is as important as physical health.

Express Yourself

April 20, 2016

What are you doing to make sure you’re aging well?

Are Your Parents OK? Here’s How to Check

April 8, 2016

As your parents age, are you confident that they’re coping with the changes

When Is It Time? Making The Difficult Decision to Move a Family Member to Assisted Living or Memory Care

March 30, 2016

One of the most difficult decisions that any family faces is making the decision about when,

Top 10 Signs Your Elderly Parent Needs Help at Home

March 28, 2016

David Letterman was famous for his Top 10 lists on his late-night television show.

Help for Adult Children of Aging or Sick Parents

February 11, 2016

Special contribution from Barbara Kane, LCSW-C and Linda Hill, LCSW-C, of Aging Network

Agitation in Dementia

March 4, 2016

While memory impairment is often what comes to mind when one thinks of Dementia,

Use It or Lose It

February 25, 2016

When we think of retirement, most people picture a life of ease:

Capital City Nurses Bring a Little Cheer to the Elderly on World Kindness Day

World Kindness Day is a wonderful day where every year participants aim to make the world

Managing Behavior Changes in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients in Washington, DC

There are many different changes that families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's

The Importance of Medication Management for Seniors

Our in-home care professionals at Capital City Nurses assist seniors

How In-Home Care Services Can Help Seniors Sleep Better

As people age, the amount of sleep they require tends to decrease.

World Smile Day: Capital City Nurses Put a Smile on Your Loved One's Face

One of the overwhelming concerns for adult children is the mental and emotional well-being

A Guide That Will Help Seniors Survive the Endless Allergy Season

Seemingly endless pollen particles and other allergens become thick

Tips for Maintaining Senior Brain Health and Boosting Mental Wellness

One of the main concerns for seniors and their families is isolation.

World Alzheimer's Day: Improve the Quality of Life of Persons with Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's and dementia are often used as interchangeable terms, but they are different.

Capital City Nurses celebrates Grandparents Day With Extra Care For Your Loved Ones

A wonderful holiday to add to your family celebrations is National Grand parents Day.

Why Is Personal Hygiene So Important for Seniors?

As we age, everyday tasks become increasingly more difficult for a number of different reasons