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 […]
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On January 1st, 2012, we opened our first office in Downtown Annapolis. We started A Homemade Plan striving to improve the home care industry and the lives of the seniors we serve. These goals still hold true today. We are feeling very blessed to be providing home care services to […]
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 […]
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 […]