If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease or other forms of dementia, keeping them safe is a top priority. While putting them in a care home is a possibility, this is often disruptive and traumatic – it can even make their dementia worse by taking them away from […]
Yearly Archives: 2021
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As an elderly loved one in your family ages, they may reach a point where they need daily care. For many families, this could mean moving them into a retirement home, or a nursing home. However, another alternative is becoming popular: live-in care in Maryland. Rather than your loved one […]
Small Business Saturday is November 27th and thank you to all who support small businesses. During this time of Thanksgiving, we are very thankful for our Clients, Caregivers, and community partners who help us everyday. Please think of A Homemade Plan for your home care needs. We hope everyone has […]
If you have never required the assistance of a home health aide, you may wonder what exactly they do to support the needs of the elderly and those who are not well. This critical role helps improve the quality of life for people who are not able to perform basic […]
The role of a caregiver can be equally emotionally taxing and fulfilling. When an individual requires the help of a professional or a loved one to tend to their needs, the dynamic often becomes difficult for both parties to manage. However, there are many emotional rewards that motivate caregivers to […]
**Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia.** **It is a progressive disease beginning with mild memory loss and possibly leading to loss of the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to the environment.** **Alzheimer’s disease involves parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language.** **It […]
Being the caregiver for an elderly or disabled person can be extremely rewarding, but it can also be difficult at times. The best caregivers are ones that are committed, as well as extremely compassionate. At A Homemade Plan, we have a team of compassionate caregivers that can take care of […]
Did you know that the human foot contains 52 bones? That’s a whopping number when you consider that the human body has 206 bones in its entirety. So, it’s no wonder that as we age, we can experience serious foot problems. As one of the leading Maryland elderly care providers, […]
Get Your Flu Shot Flu Symptoms – People who have flu often feel some or all of these symptoms: fever* or feeling feverish/chills cough sore throat runny or stuffy nose muscle or body aches headaches fatigue (tiredness) some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in […]
When you think of the word “Fall”, you may think about the season! Well, that’s not what we are talking about! This week is “Falls Prevention Awareness” week, and we here at A Homemade Plan strive to bring awareness to the community! Falling can be dangerous and lead to serious […]