As our aunts, uncles, parents, and grandparents get older, it is not just important that they get care. It is also vital that they get the care they need. Because at HomeCentris Frederick we prize independent living, it is our mission to help educate families about the different levels of care. Many people approach us…
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As we grow older, many of us have to come to terms with the fact that our faculties are not what they used to be. At HomeCentris Frederick, we have not only made it our mission to combat the stigma that surrounds aging. We have also dedicated ourselves to the idea that the longer our…
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At HomeCentris Frederick, our goal is to make sure that seniors live as independently as they like for as long as they can. To this end, we provide a whole range of services aimed at ensuring that seniors can receive the highest quality care in the comfort of their own homes. But what happens when…
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As we all grow older, our sense of identity and wellbeing can be strongly tied to the place we inhabit. It is, therefore, no surprise that most seniors prefer to age at home, surrounded by the people and things that are familiar to them and that they love. Unfortunately, too many seniors — and their…
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We are living in something of a “golden age” for the elderly. People are living longer than ever before thanks to scientific breakthroughs, and the children of seniors are, by and large, more involved in their lives than ever before. But we grow older, every one of us will need more support, particularly if we…
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As we grow older, most people would like to age in the places that we are most comfortable. And for the majority of us, this is in our own homes and communities, where we can be close to our loved ones and are familiar with the surroundings. The one problem that sometimes arises, however, involves…
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One of the most challenging aspects of getting older is the decrease in independence and self-sufficiency that comes with it. For many seniors, it may seem that the only choice to make is between the relative freedom they enjoyed when they were younger, and being remanded to some sterile institution, and having their independence stripped…
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At HealthCentris Frederick, we know that taking care of our parents and loved ones as they get older can be equal parts challenging and rewarding. On the other hand, it can be gratifying to be able to give back to the people who helped take care of you when you were younger and helped you…
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In the minds of many people, elder care is something that can be seen in black and white. Either your loved one is healthy and able to live as independently as they always have, or they require full-time residential care at a facility. At HomeCentris Frederick, we know that the world is rarely black and…
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There is no getting around it: the American Population is aging rapidly. As organizations like the Population Reference Bureau have pointed out, by the middle of this century, the number of citizens over the age of 65 will be over 84 million, and the number over 85 years old will have tripled. And part of…
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