If you or a loved one decides to bring elder care into your home to assist with many of the activities of daily living, you’ll be entrusting someone with your well-being in the place that is most private, your home. The transition to caregiving may be difficult for you and […]
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As people age, their medical needs tend to increase. Seniors in Maryland are more likely to go to the hospital, need surgery, or have health complications that need direct observation and management. Unfortunately, all too often, this leads to people being forced to spend long stints in the hospital. This […]
If an elderly person in your family is starting to suffer from dementia, memory loss, mobility issues, or other problems maintaining their lifestyle, you may be asked to start helping them more. Providing elderly care in Maryland can be rewarding, and bring you closer together, but it’s also a lot […]
Those with Alzheimer’s or dementia often have physical and mental difficulties that can prevent them from telling us precisely how they feel, or if they’re having issues. That’s why caregivers and loved ones need to be able to assess their quality of life accurately and determine if there’s something they […]
Dealing with stress is certainly difficult, especially as we age, but it isn’t impossible to minimize stress and live your best life. The Maryland home health aides from A Homemade Plan have helped many clients manage their daily stress levels and for stress awareness month, we wanted to share some […]
It’s no secret that as we age, our chronic aches and pains can become more pronounced. One common issue that caregivers, loved ones, and doctors often encounter is when their friend, relative, or patient is experiencing chronic pain but unwilling or unable to speak up about it. These types of […]
Many caregivers and home care providers in Maryland are so dedicated to providing the best care possible that they often overlook their own health and needs. Just like everyone else, caregivers and home care providers need to look after themselves properly to be and feel at their best. One […]
As many of us know, the elderly can require more support during cold weather because they become more susceptible to health complications and other risks during the winter. However, family, friends, and those providing elderly care in Maryland can help to make seniors comfortable and happy during the winter season […]
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 […]
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 […]