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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:

What’s Wrong with Old?

February 17, 2016

Close your eyes and imagine someone who is “old.”

Don’t Get SAD; Get Better

February 11, 2016

Winter can be a bit of a downer.

See the World with Seniors

February 16, 2016

Travel isn’t for the young. You don’t need to be in your 20s to discover the world. As we age,

Glimpse Your Future with Science

January 26, 2016

Do you have any idea what life will be like when you’re 80?

Sing Along If You Know the Words

January 19, 2016

Whether it’s a golden oldie or new music, chances are, if it’s your favorite you know the lyri

Resolutions for a Happy New Year

January 12, 2016

As the page turns on 2015, it’s time to look back on the year that was and make some decisions

What We are Doing To Keep You Safe

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

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.

Sometimes the Name Doesn’t Say it All

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

Creative Ideas for Older Adults with Dementia

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

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

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

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

Food Safety Concerns for Seniors

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

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

Caregiver Program – Filling the Downtime

A frequent complaint that we hear as a home care provider