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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:

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?

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.

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