Adult children can often become overwhelmed when it comes to caring for an elderly parent due to other family or commitments. However, Capital City Nurses provides professional, personal care support to assist the family and help keep their loved one or loved ones at home.

We provide a customized approach to creating a detailed plan for elderly assistance, tailored to each client. We also work with the family to ensure the senior is safe and has the support needed for all aspects of their life, from medication reminders and companionship to errand runs and assistance around the home.

As specialists in elderly care in Bethesda, MD, our goal is to provide patients and their families with the support and services needed for health and well being. This involves several different aspects of in-home patient care. Understanding how our senior home care services meet the needs of the elderly is the first step in the process.

What are the physical needs of the elderly?

Many of our patients have the ability to care for most aspects of their physical needs on their own. At the same time, there may be days when this is more challenging, or as advancing health issues become more problematic,they may need additional support. Our senior home care providers in Bethesda, MD constantly monitor the patient, reporting any changes in the patient's ability to complete self-care routines.

Elderly patients require daily balanced nutrition, including planning and preparation of meals as well as assistance with feeding. We also manage oral and mouth care, personal hygiene, and assistance with pain relief. For some of our elderly patients, we also help with transferring,positioning, and maintaining range of motion in joints and limbs.

How do you care for an elderly person in Bethesda, MD?

From companion care services to skilled nursing care, Capital City Nurses offers the professional support required. We can support your loved one with assistance in eating, bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene routines throughout the day. Our home caregivers are always concerned about patient safety in the home, and focus on talking and interacting with patients to increase social stimulation and conversation.

What medical services are provided for elderly care?

Capital City Nurses offers a full range of skilled nursing care for our patients at home. These services are provided in conjunction with a doctor's treatment plan and recommendations.

We also provide support with medication management, ensuring proper nutrition and diet instructions are followed, mobility, and helping seniors stay engaged and active in activities in the home and in the community.

We encourage our clients and their families to ask questions to find out more about our award-winning in-home care company and the compassionate, caring professionals that Capital City Nurses provide. Our focus on individualized patient care that meets the needs of the elderly and their families is just one reason we offer the best senior care services in the Bethesda, MD area.