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Nobody knows exactly what to expect from their aging journey. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you don’t know what tomorrow will bring. The good news is, you don’t have to go through it alone.

Right at Home exists to be your guide to successful living at home. Whether you’re looking for tips on aging in place, a guide to transitional care after a hospital stay, or information on any other aging topic, we're here to help. We use our decades of experience and partnerships with experts worldwide to guide you each step of the way. Take some time to browse through our articles, guides and videos, knowing that you have a trusted guide to help you through it all.

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Paying for In-Home Care

Learn about the many options available to pay for ongoing home care services.

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Veteran's Care Benefits

Learn how qualifying veterans and their surviving spouses can fund needed home care services.

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Articles With Tips on Aging Well

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These 5 Essential Tips Will Make Companion Care For Seniors Easy
It’s never easy to watch our loved ones age and become more dependent. Ideally, you want to let them age at home, where they are comfortable and familiar. Right at Home Southern Maryland offers some tips on how to make the process easier for finding a companion caregiver for your senior loved one.
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Aging in Place: Should We Keep the Elderly in Their Own Homes?
Are you wondering about whether it's the right idea to keep your aging loved one in their own home? Here is what you should know about aging in place and what is required to keep the elderly safe and independent in their own homes.
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How Home Healthcare Workers Are Navigating the COVID-19 Outbreak
Right at Home of Southern Maryland was recently featured in an article from Healthline, a website and provider of health information. Melanie Lamar, Co-Owner of Right at Home Southern Maryland, was interviewed by Roz Plater for an article about how home healthcare workers are navigating the COVID-19 outbreak across the nation.
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In-Depth Guides for Families

Adult Caregiving Guide Adult Caregiving Guide
Adult Caregiving Guide
You’re happy to help your aging loved one, but it isn’t always easy. And knowing when you may need some extra help can also be a challenge. Don’t ignore the signs that your loved one’s needs are changing.
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Ways To Pay for In-Home Senior Care Guide Ways To Pay for In-Home Senior Care Guide
Ways To Pay for In-Home Senior Care Guide
Understanding all of the options for in-home care and how to pay for it can be confusing, especially at a time of stress and concern for a loved one. Did you know there are funding sources available that may help pay for the service?
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Aging-in-Place Guide Aging-in-Place Guide
Aging-in-Place Guide
With the vast majority of older adults wanting to remain in their homes as they age, it’s essential to identify the potential roadblocks and how to address them. Certain aging and health challenges can affect everyday activities.
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Dementia Cognitive Change Guide Dementia Cognitive Change Guide
Supporting Loved Ones With Dementia or Cognitive Change
Right at Home’s approach to dementia care and cognitive support is built on the belief that every person living with dementia or cognitive change can interact with their surroundings and connect in new ways with their loved ones.
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Fall Prevention Guide Fall Prevention Guide
Fall Prevention Guide
It’s important that you take time to assess an aging loved one’s house for anything that might be a health risk.
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RightConversations®
Communication barriers are a real challenge for family caregivers. Conflicts within the family and communication gaps with healthcare providers can lead to frustration and stress in the caregiving cycle.
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Understanding Grief: A Guide for Grieving Caregivers
Grief associated with the loss or the expected loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. Intense and often unexpected emotions can feel unmanageable and unending.
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Video Resources for a More Empowered Future

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Helping You Navigate the Aging Journey

Home is the best place to be. Find out why seniors have been opening their doors to Right at Home since 1995.
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Checklists, Tips and Other Tools

Osteoarthritis Infographic - Tips for Older Adults
Osteoarthritis - Tips for Older Adults
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Home Safety Checklist for Seniors
Home Safety Checklist
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Hospital Discharge Guide
Discharge Checklist
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Managing Medical Needs Checklist
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Medication Log Form
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Hospital to Home Guide
Tips for Your Hospital Stay
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Osteoarthritis Infographic - Tips for Older Adults
Osteoarthritis - Tips for Older Adults
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Home Safety Checklist for Seniors
Home Safety Checklist
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Hospital Discharge Guide
Discharge Checklist
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Companion Care
Help with light housekeeping, meal preparation, socialization…
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Personal Care
There for physical assistance, hygiene, mobility...
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Specialty Care
Support for conditions like Alzheimer’s, diabetes, Parkinson’s...
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