Comfort Home Care, LLC

09/01/2025

🌟 Happy Labor Day! 🌟

Today, we honor the dedication and hard work of caregivers, healthcare professionals, and every member of the workforce who make a difference each day. 💙

At Comfort Home Care, we know that true labor of love happens quietly—in homes, in moments of compassion, and in the care given to families and loved ones. ❤️👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

To our incredible caregivers and staff: THANK YOU for your commitment, kindness, and tireless efforts. Your work touches lives in the most meaningful ways.

Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and well-deserved Labor Day! 💐

08/21/2025

🌤️ Late Summer Reminder for DMV Families

With temps in the comfortable low 80s, it's easy to forget that seniors still need extra care during these transition weeks. Here in the DC-Maryland-Virginia area, late summer brings unique challenges:

✅ Heat and humidity can still affect seniors differently ✅ Back-to-school season disrupts family caregiver routines
✅ It's the perfect time to prepare for fall health needs

Pro tip: This is often when families realize they could benefit from professional in-home care support to bridge gaps during busy school season schedules.

From medication storage in fluctuating temps to maintaining social connections during routine changes, small considerations make a big difference in senior safety and comfort.

What late summer considerations have you noticed in your family or practice?

Read our full guide: https://www.choosecomforthome.com/staying-safe-and-comfortable-this-late-summer-a-guide-for-seniors-in-the-dmv/

08/05/2025

Do you find yourself struggling to get to sleep or to stay asleep? You are not alone.

50% of older adults report they have sleep issues.

The 5 Most Common Causes of Sleep Disorders are:

1. Underlying Medical Conditions (heart, lung, gastro, urinary, dementia, medications)

2. Breathing Disorders (sleep apnea, snoring)

3. Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)

4. Periodic Limb Movements of Sleep (PLMS)

5. Insomnia

Poor sleep can have a significant impact on your physical and mental health, increase the chances of a fall, contribute to mental decline, and more.

Read how you can improve your overall health in our guide - The Senior's Guide to Staying Healthy - linked in the comments.

06/24/2025

🌞 Essential Tips For Keeping Your Seniors Safe in This Heat🌞

Older adults face increased risks from heat-related illnesses when temperatures rise, as there are in the DMV.

To help keep them safe and comfortable:

💧 Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
Encourage seniors to drink plenty of water throughout the day—even if they don’t feel thirsty—to prevent dehydration, which can cause dizziness, confusion, and falls. Avoid caffeine and alcohol as they can dehydrate further.

❄️ Create a Cool Environment
Close the curtains or blinds during peak hours to reduce stress on your air conditioning. If you find yourself without air conditioning, visit community cooling centers, libraries, or senior centers to keep cool. Fans alone are not enough during this extreme heat.

🍳 Avoid Adding Heat Indoors
Limit the use of ovens and stoves to keep indoor temperatures down.

🚿 Use Cooling Techniques

Apply damp cloths, take a shower, or run cool water on your skin to lower body temps safely.

🕶️ Limit Sun Exposure and Outdoor Activities
Avoid going outside during midday heat. If you must be out, wear lightweight, loose, light-colored clothing, hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. Plan outdoor activities for early morning or evening when it’s cooler.

👥 Check In Regularly

Please check on your seniors - family, friends, neighbors. They may not recognize or communicate heat distress, especially those with dementia or chronic illnesses. Frequent check-ins can be lifesaving.

By staying vigilant and proactive, we can protect our older loved ones from the dangers of extreme heat. Share these tips to raise awareness and help save lives this summer! 🌡️❤️

Read these 6 important tips and precautions for helping to keep an elderly loved one safe from a heat-related illness during hot weather conditions.

06/21/2025

Comfort Home Care is hosting an in-person hiring event for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in Maryland and DC Home Health Aides (HHAs). If you know anyone compassionate and qualified who would be a great addition to our team, please invite them to join us!

Apply online today to get started:
https://www.choosecomforthome.com/careers/

06/12/2025

Today starts National Certified Nursing Assistants Week, and at Comfort Home Care, we want to take this opportunity to thank all of our AMAZING CNAs and HHAs sincerely.

This year’s theme, “We Are the Champions,” couldn’t be more fitting, because each one of you is truly a champion for our clients. Your compassion, dedication, and tireless efforts do not go unnoticed. You are the heart of our care, and the difference you make each day is invaluable.

Thank you for all that you do. We celebrate you today and every day!

05/22/2025

Our CEO, Gerri Flowers, celebrated Nurses Week 2025 by visiting our partners and bringing gifts to all the caregivers.

05/22/2025

At Comfort Home Care, our core values are the foundation of everything we do. Every day! Our team is committed to:

💙 Demonstrating empathy and genuine kindness.

💙 Creating a nurturing environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We honor the unique stories of those we serve and always preserve their dignity.

💙 Standing up for our clients, ensuring their voices are heard, and their best interests served.

💙 Driving excellence in everything we do, delivering the highest levels of personalized care, tailored to each individual's needs.

💙 Working together - client, their families, their care teams, their communities - to provide holistic support.

Our values aren’t just words. They are a daily practice and shape our culture, services, and promise to provide the best care possible to our clients and their families.

Thank you for trusting us to make a difference in your lives.

05/09/2025

To all of our amazing nurses and the sacrifices you make daily, we honor you this week for your dedication to one of the most complex, critical, and life-saving careers.

Thank you for your unwavering heart and compassion.

04/21/2025

Here comes Peter Cottontail - aka Gerri Flowers (our CEO) - hopping down the bunny trail, handing out Easter Basket goodies to our clients, aides, and partners. We're not sure, but we think spreading joy and love may be her favorite thing to do 💙