Learn to Prevent Falls This Spring

April 21, 2017

One of the most dangerous medical issues facing seniors is a preventable one.

Help for Young Caregivers Pressed Into Care

April 7, 2017

Off-time events can derail a young life

Find Your Passion After Retirement

April 4, 2017

Retirement doesn’t need to be a time for beach chairs and endless

Happy Social Work Month

March 24, 2017

The team at Capital City Nurses appreciates

More Tips About Caregiver Communication

March 9, 2017

Molly Healy, one of our Daughters Down the Street,

The wonders of an empathetic ear in the doctor’s office

February 27, 2017

A New Book About Patient-Doctor Communication

Salty Talk for Seniors (and all of us!)

January 27, 2017

February marks the start of World Salt Awareness Week

Cold Weather Checklist

December 27, 2016

A handy list of tips for winterizing your home:

Signs and Signals (what do look for when visiting with family)

November 27, 2016

There is arguably no time of year more family-oriented than the winter

Capital City Nurses Registry Celebrates 40th Anniversary!

October 27, 2016

Susan Rodgers founded the Capital City Nurses Registry in 1976 to connect families

March 31, 2020

What We are Doing To Keep You Safe

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

January 8, 2019

How to Handle Stress When Caring for the Elderly

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

December 6, 2018

Sometimes the Name Doesn’t Say it All

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

November 8, 2016

Creative Ideas for Older Adults with Dementia

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

October 8, 2018

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

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

September 28, 2018

Emphasizing the Importance of Infection Control in the Home

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

August 15, 2018

Ensuring Environmental Safety for Seniors

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

July 8, 2018

Food Safety Concerns for Seniors

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

June 28, 2018

Companionship Care from a Home Care Service

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

June 20, 2018

Caregiver Program – Filling the Downtime

A frequent complaint that we hear as a home care provider

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