Southern Maryland House Calls

08/11/2025

Having trouble with constipation? 🤔 Let’s explore 5️⃣ common reasons why it happens and easy ways to find relief! 👇

Quick fact:
Constipation is a frequent concern in palliative care. Opioid-induced constipation affects 45% to 90% of patients.

5️⃣ Reasons for Constipation:
Dehydration 💧
Reduced mobility 🚶‍♂️
Lower food intake 🥗
Stress 😟
Medications like iron, calcium supplements, and opioids 💊

How to help ease constipation:
✅ Gentle physical activity
✅ Scheduled bathroom visits
✅ Adding fiber to your diet
✅ Drinking enough fluids
✅ Using prescribed laxatives if needed

If constipation is affecting you or a loved one, Southern Maryland House Calls is here to help! 💙 Contact us anytime for support and care.

07/21/2025

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The Promise Garden Flowers represent our different connections to Alzheimer's, our reasons for joining Walk to End Alzheimer's:
🧡 I support the cause and the Alzheimer's Association's vision of a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.
💛 I support or care for someone living with Alzheimer's or another dementia.
💜 I have lost someone to Alzheimer's or another dementia.
💙 I am living with Alzheimer's or another dementia.
Join us alz.org/Walk.

07/21/2025

🌞 Good Monday Morning from Southern Maryland House Calls!
Start your week with peace of mind, knowing compassionate, reliable care is just a doorstep away.
🏡💙 We’re here to bring trusted healthcare into the comfort of your home — where healing truly begins.

07/04/2025

Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free. 🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸

This Independence Day, Southern Maryland House Calls stands in gratitude for the freedoms we celebrate — and in solidarity with every person seeking dignity, health, and hope.

We honor the spirit of care, compassion, and inclusion that makes our country stronger.
Happy Fourth of July from all of us to you. ❤️💙

06/19/2025

Juneteenth: Honoring the journey from liberation to empowerment. Celebrating freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equality.

At Southern Maryland House Calls, we honor Juneteenth by celebrating the strength, resilience, and unity of our community. Together, we rise—committed to providing compassionate care and building a future rooted in justice and health equity. Happy Juneteenth!

05/27/2025

Compassionate Care, Right at Home 🏡 Reliable house call medical care for seniors — because your loved ones deserve comfort and quality care where they feel safest.

05/20/2025

Healthcare for seniors at the comfort of your home.
Where healing begins with trust, care, and expertise.

05/20/2025

Alzheimer's disease affects an estimated 7.2 million people in the United States age 65 and over.

05/15/2025

We are at a turning point in the battle against Alzheimer’s. After years of tireless research and advocacy, new treatments are beginning to emerge—offering real promise not only for Alzheimer’s but for all forms of dementia. For the millions affected, this is more than a medical breakthrough; it’s a reason to hope, to act, and to believe that change is truly within reach.
Join the walk and be part of the movement!
alz.org/walk

Make sure your team is part of the movement to end Alzheimer’s disease by registering as a team captain today at alz.org/walk. If you have registered, have you asked friends, family and work colleagues to join your team?

05/14/2025

SMHC is excited to welcome our new office administrator Claire Antonette to the practice! Thank you for joining our team, Claire!

09/21/2024

SMHC has a new logo! All credit to Molly Hewitt of SoMD and her beautiful artistic work.

08/04/2024

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Born in 1909, Elizabeth Francis is also the fourth oldest person in the world.