As you reach retirement age, you may begin to worry about how you’ll manage financially if you need to pay for assistance with your daily activities, and if Medicare covers any of the costs. If you would rather not depend
Do you have an aging parent who is beginning to need help with daily functions? There may be a need for basic help around the house, such as cleaning and cooking, assistance with personal care like bathing and dressing, or
One of the important milestones for Shepherd’s Staff In-home Care was when we received our Residential Service Agency (RSA) license in 2014. The application process for qualifying for this license was rigorous – to say the least – but a
If your parent is suffering from the effects of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, you know how difficult it can be to provide care. Additionally, your loved one may have coexisting age-related health issues such as diabetes, arthritis,
World Health Day, sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) draws attention to the importance of our health and well-being, with an emphasis on different healthcare-related topics or issues each year on April 7. This year, the WHO is calling
It’s hard to believe that Shepherd’s Staff In-Home Care is celebrating its 10th anniversary! It seems like it was just yesterday that we incorporated the business and opened our business checking account in April 2011. So, as a way of
Do you find yourself puzzled regarding what activities you can do for your senior? As we see the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel on many levels – with the arrival of Spring and the beginning of the
Did you feel like just when you had your virtual learning routine down, it became obsolete with hybrid learning? If so, you’re not alone as parents all over Frederick County have been navigating adapting to what life is like having
The time has come when you and your elderly parent realize that – while they want to stay in their own home – they can no longer manage their daily life on their own. Most adult children want to respect
Have you been torn between in-home care and a nursing home for your loved one? We understand that there are many things to consider and when your loved one has Dementia or Alzheimer’s, the decision is even more complex. We
If you had to make the difficult decision of placing your aging parent in a nursing home, it was most likely because they have a health issue requiring specific care, such as medication management, bathing, and dressing, regular meals, or
The day has arrived when you understand that your aging parent can no longer manage on their own. You may have decided this due to concerns about their safety, health, emotional well-being, or a combination of all of these. However,
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