Guides for families caring for a parent at home.
Short, practical articles on care at home in Montgomery County: what the options are, what they cost, who to call, and how to tell when it is time for more help. Every local fact is checked against an official source and dated.
- Written for families, not providers
- Local numbers and official links in every guide
- New guides added every few days
Does Medicare or Maryland Medicaid pay for home care?
Medicare pays for part-time home health care, not ongoing companionship or homemaker help. Here is what Maryland Medicaid programs cover and who to call.
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Topics: CostsCaregiversChecklistWellbeingLocal helpOptionsExplainer
Does Medicare or Maryland Medicaid pay for home care?
Medicare pays for part-time home health care, not ongoing companionship or homemaker help. Here is what Maryland Medicaid programs cover and who to call.
CaregiversCaregiver burnout: how to get a break when you care for a parent
Burnout builds when one person carries a parent’s care without a break. Here is what respite is, the kinds available and how to set up regular time off.
ChecklistComing home from the hospital: a checklist for families
What to ask the discharge team, how to get the house ready and who covers what in the first two weeks after a parent comes home from the hospital.
WellbeingLoneliness in older adults: why company matters and how families can help
Loneliness is common in later life and federal health agencies treat it as a real health risk. Here is what to watch for and the local options that add regular company.
Local helpA guide to Montgomery County senior centers
Where the county’s eight senior centers are, what they offer, how lunch and free rides work, and how to make a first visit easier.
Checklist10 signs your parent may need help at home
Spoiled food, piling mail, skipped outings and near-falls: a practical checklist for noticing when a parent needs more help, and what to do first.
Local helpFree help for seniors in Montgomery County: who to call first
One free call to the county’s Aging and Disability Resource Unit opens most doors. Here are the other free numbers for rides, Medicare questions and caregiver support.
OptionsHome care in Montgomery County, MD: a family guide to your options
The five main kinds of senior care in Montgomery County, who oversees each in Maryland, and how to work out which one fits your parent.
CostsWhat does in-home care cost in Montgomery County?
Maryland’s 2025 median for a non-medical in-home caregiver is $35 an hour. What changes the rate, what a monthly schedule adds up to, and the main ways families pay.
ExplainerCompanion care vs. personal care vs. home health: what’s the difference in Maryland?
Maryland’s regulations draw clear lines between household support, hands-on personal care and skilled home health. Here is what each covers and who licenses it.
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Montgomery County’s Aging and Disability Resource Unit answers questions about senior services, caregiver support and ways to pay for care at no charge: 240-777-3000 (Maryland Relay 711), weekdays. Every guide ends with the local numbers and official links for its topic.
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