2nd Family of Central Maryland

09/24/2025

It was so nice to be back together with the COGS network today at HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City after our summer break! 💙

There’s nothing better than catching up, sharing laughs, and connecting with people who are just as passionate about supporting seniors and their families as I am. A special highlight was seeing our former 2nd Family caregiver, now Geriatric Care Management Associate with Stanton Aging Solutions, Sabrina Amaral —so proud to see her thriving in this field! 🌟

Always grateful for this wonderful community and the friendships that come with it. Excited for what’s ahead this fall!

08/27/2025

💡Join our CareTeamSix partner, Ashley DiMaggio with GuideWell Patient Advocates LLC for a FREE insightful webinar where she will share practical tips to avoid common mistakes, understand rights, plan for safe recovery, and know when to ask for help!

📅 Thursday, September 18th
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Virtual via Google Meet
➡️Register here: https://lnkd.in/eBZkU86W

This session is designed for older adults and family caregivers who may be navigating hospital discharges and care transitions, but open to all!

🚨 Free Webinar for Families & Caregivers 🚨

5 Mistakes Families Make During Hospital Discharge — and How to Avoid Them
📅 Thursday, September 18th
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Virtual (Google Meet)

Hospital discharge can feel overwhelming — and sometimes rushed. In this free session, I’ll share practical tips to help families avoid costly mistakes, understand their rights, and plan for a safe recovery at home.

👉 Register here: https://www.guidewellpatientadvocates.com/webinar
Seats are limited — save your spot today.

08/21/2025

🌟 Meet Our Hospice Partner: Stella Maris🌟
We are honored to welcome Stella Maris to CareTeamSix as the leader of our Hospice Care pillar. For decades, Stella Maris has been a trusted name in compassionate care, offering inpatient and home hospice services throughout Baltimore County and central Maryland.

Hospice care is about comfort, dignity, and support — not just for patients, but for their families too. Stella Maris provides:

✅ Expert clinical care & symptom management

✅ Emotional, spiritual, and counseling support

✅ 24/7 compassionate assistance in-home or in their state-of-the-art inpatient hospice unit

They also offer palliative care services earlier in the care journey to improve quality of life, ease symptoms, and provide holistic support for both patients and families.

💙 Their mission: Like the Sisters of Mercy before them, Stella Maris witnesses God’s healing love for all people, providing excellent clinical and residential services within a community of compassionate care.

🌟 Their vision: A place where dignity, comfort, and holistic care guide every decision, and every individual—patients and team members alike—feels valued and supported.

Together, Stella Maris, 2nd Family, and the rest of CareTeamSix are committed to ensuring seniors and families in our community receive the compassionate care they deserve—at every stage of life. ❤️

08/14/2025

🧭💙 Meet Our Partner for Geriatric Care Management: Ashley DiMaggio, MSN, RN, ALCM owner of Guidewell Patient Advocates LLC💙🧭

We’re excited to welcome Ashley DiMaggio, owner of GuideWell Patient Advocates as the Geriatric Care Manager pillar of CareTeamSix!

Ashley’s mission is clear: to help seniors and their families navigate the complexities of healthcare and senior services with confidence, clarity, and compassion.

From personalized care management to expert patient advocacy, Ashley ensures that no detail is overlooked when it comes to your health journey:

📋 In-depth assessments & medication management + administration

🔗 Coordination of medical appointments & community resources

🔍 Ongoing monitoring to keep care on track

🗣 Support during medical visits & understanding treatment options

📑 Second opinion facilitation & insurance guidance

👵 Aging life care planning & family education

Whether in-person or virtually, Ashley offers seniors and families the guidance, resources, and reassurance they need to make the best decisions for their future.

Book a FREE 15 minute consultation with Ashley today! https://calendly.com/ashleyd-guidewellpatientadvocates/15min?month=2025-08

Together, GuideWell, 2nd Family, and the rest of CareTeamSix are creating a seamless network of trusted professionals to deliver the highest level of coordinated care for seniors in our community.

07/31/2025

🏡💉 Meet Our Medical Home Health Partner: HomeCall of Maryland! 💉🏡

We’re proud to introduce HomeCall as the official Medical Home Health partner of CareTeamSix – our collaborative senior care network built on trust, expertise, and heart.

Whether it's recovering at home after a surgery or rehab stay, managing a chronic condition, or supporting seniors with complex medical needs, HomeCall brings professional medical care directly to your home, where comfort and healing go hand in hand.

Their skilled team supports patients with:
🏘️ In home physical therapy & occupational therapy
❤️COPD, heart failure, diabetes, and other chronic conditions
🩹 Wound care
💊 Medication education and management
🥗 Dietary guidance for specialized health needs
👣 Fall prevention and mobility challenges

With HomeCall, seniors in our community get the clinical care they need with the compassion they deserve. It’s about treating medical conditions while respecting the dignity of aging at home.

Together, 2nd Family, HomeCall, and the rest of CareTeamSix are transforming how we care for our seniors—one home, one heart at a time. ❤️🏠

07/24/2025

✨ Meet Our CareTeamSix DME Partner: Enchanted Medical Supplies! ✨

We are thrilled to welcome Enchanted Medical Supplies of Ellicott City to the CareTeamSix family! As our trusted Durable Medical Equipment (DME) partner, they bring not only top-quality products at affordable prices but also the compassion and expertise that our seniors deserve.

With 10+ years of experience in medical care, their knowledgeable and friendly team ensures every customer knows exactly how to safely operate equipment such as:
✅ Electric scooters & mobility wheelchairs
✅ Lift chairs & hospital beds
✅ And so much more!

💡 Need equipment short-term? They offer affordable rentals on costly items like hospital beds and motorized scooters—perfect for recovery periods.

🚶‍♀️ Visit their showroom at the Enchanted Forest Shopping Center to explore their fully stocked inventory and see how they help people regain mobility, independence, and freedom.

Together, 2nd Family and Enchanted Medical Supplies are working to ensure seniors have access to the very best care and resources.

📞 Contact them today!
Enchanted Medical Supplies
(410) 988-8740

07/14/2025

🚨 Introducing CareTeamSix 🚨
A powerhouse collaboration brought to you by 2nd Family Home Care!

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of CareTeamSix – a dynamic new networking and marketing initiative bringing together six essential pillars of senior care to serve our community more effectively, more compassionately, and more collaboratively. 💙

👥 Who’s on the team?

🔹 Non-Medical Home Care – 2nd Family
🔹 Hospice
🔹 Medical Home Health
🔹 Geriatric Care Management
🔹 Skilled Nursing Facilities
🔹 Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

Together, CareTeamSix is committed to wrapping care around the whole person – coordinating across disciplines to ensure that no senior in need falls through the cracks.

This isn’t just a group – it’s a mission.
A mission to collaborate, educate, and elevate the care we provide.

Stay tuned for member announcements, spotlights, and stories that show the true power of community care done right. 💪👵👴

06/25/2025

👋 Big things are happening in the community!
We’re thrilled to announce our new community partnership with Dr. Rey and the amazing team at Post Acute Care MD.
💚As a primary care provider serving home-bound patients, Dr. Rey’s compassionate, in-home Primary Care services further support the health, independence, and dignity of patients at home who are unable to travel to a doctors office and prefer an in person visit over telemedicine.
💙 Helping our community age safely and comfortably at home is what it's all about, and we’re grateful to be building this bridge to support as many patients in need as possible.
Here’s to teamwork, better outcomes, and a whole lot of heart

05/08/2025

🌼 Happy National Nurses Week! 🌼

This week, we proudly honor the compassion, strength, and dedication of all nurses—especially the incredible nurses on our team, our trusted community partners, and the countless others making a difference every day.

Your tireless work, calming presence, and deep commitment to caring for others are the heartbeat of the healthcare world. Whether you’re providing hands-on care, advocating for patients, or guiding families through challenging times, your impact is immeasurable.

To our own nurses and the many we collaborate with: thank you for your courage, your kindness, and your unwavering support for those in need. We see you. We appreciate you. And we’re so grateful to walk alongside you in this meaningful work.

💙 Here's to you, today and every day.

02/15/2025

Congratulations to Josephine for being a recipient of the February Caregiver of the Month here at 2nd Family! 📢
It's no wonder why clients keeps asking for her to come back. Thank you for all of your hard work Josephine!!🌟🌟

02/15/2025

Congratulations to Chalese for being a recipient of the February Caregiver of the Month here at 2nd Family! 👏👏
Her level of detail is remarkable. Thank you for all of your hard work Chalese!!⭐

02/15/2025

Congratulations to Pam for being a recipient of the February Caregiver of the Month here at 2nd Family! 📢⭐
Her encouraging energy is unlike any other. Thank you for all of your hard work Pam!!👏