**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 […]
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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 […]
In an effort to make sure we are being as safe as possible while caring for our community, A Homemade Plan has created a COVID-19 vaccination lottery. This lottery is open to any Caregiver who is actively working or is interested in working with A Homemade Plan. There will be […]
We want to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to all nurses. It is clear that nursing along with other medical professionals are facing challenging times as COVID-19 has amplified the risks of working in healthcare. However, nurses, being the super heroes that they are, are facing these challenges in uplifting, professional […]
Many challenging events are happening in society right now. Outside of that, people face individual stressors and challenges. If you are experiencing difficulties for any reason, seeking mental health services can bring great relief. If you have been thinking of doing so but have been unsure, consider these four reasons […]
A Homemade Plan wants to wish all the Social Workers a Happy National Social Work Month! Social Workers are essential to community well-being and are incredibly important for what we do in home care. Oftentimes, Social Workers are the connection between home care and clients who need help with their […]
When caring for clients or loved ones with Alzheimer’s and Dementia bath time resistance can be a common challenge. You may experience a roller coaster of emotions from embarrassment to anger at this time. So, its important to have a plan and creative approaches in place to solve this frustration. […]