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When to Consider In-Home Care

October 18, 2013

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

Reduce Hospital Readmissions Through Home Care

October 10, 2013

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

September 24, 2013

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

Safety First At Home

September 20, 2013

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

Home Health Care Improves Quality of Life

September 10, 2013

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

High Blood Sugar & Dementia

September 5, 2013

A recent New York Times article reveals a direct link between blood sugar and dementia.

Capital City Nurses Promotes From Within

August 22, 2013

We are pleased to announce that Mandy Newell has been promoted to Assistant Director of Operat

Benefits of Companion Care Services

August 18, 2013

If you’ve been taking care of your own aging parent or family member,

Post-Operative Care Services

August 11, 2013

We recommend/require skilled nurses (LPN’s) for our post op clients.

Special Staff News from Capital City Nurses

July 19, 2013

We are so proud to share the news that Capital City Nurses’ Staff RN Dawn Warner

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