in-home care
Aging in Place
Angela Martin

What Are Some Advantages of In-Home Care?

Have you been contemplating getting care for your senior loved one? People often prefer in-home care for several reasons, as it offers numerous benefits and advantages compared to other options. Here are some reasons why people like in-home care: It’s

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Lovingly Remembered
Angela Martin

Lovingly Remembered: June 2023

Mary DudleyApril 15, 1939 ~ June 19, 2023 A longtime client of Shepherd’s Staff In-home Care, Mary lived on a farm in FrederickCounty until her death. She leaves behind a loving niece, her adopted son, two sisters,a nephew, and three

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hospice
Aging in Place
Angela Martin

How is Palliative Care Different Than Hospice?

As our previous blog mentioned, palliative and hospice care are often confused. They share similarities but have distinct differences in terms of the timing and goals of care. Here are the key differences between palliative care and hospice care: Hospice

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Palliative Care
Health
Angela Martin

What Is Palliative Care?

If you have a loved one who has been diagnosed with a serious illness, chances are that you may look into palliative care as an option for helping them. This specialized approach to healthcare focuses on improving the quality of

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Lovingly Remembered
Angela Martin

Lovingly Remembered: May 2023

Ruth DreddenFebruary 24, 1930~ May 3, 2023Mother, teacher, wife, comedian, disciplinarian, protector, healer, and friend are all descriptors of Ruth Dredden. A lifelong Fredericktonian, she had an extensive career as an educator and also served on many boards and community

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MOLST
End of life directives
Angela Martin

Should I Have a MOLST?

If you or a loved one has recently spent time in a hospital, nursing home, or rehab facility, you probably were offered the MOLST form as part of the intake interview. What is a “MOLST” form?  “MOLST” is the short

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Elder Law Attorney
End of life directives
Angela Martin

Should You Hire an Elder Law Attorney?

Have you been thinking about how decisions will be made for you as you age? Do you have complete confidence that your loved ones know your desires and will have the know-how to carry them out? As people age, new

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