2023 Mid-Autumn Festival
Every year Salim Inc A Plus Personal Home Care agency participates in in a Mid-Autumn Festival organized by Vietnamese American Services (VAS). This year The Mid-Autumn Festival 2023 will be held on Sunday, October 1 at 12621 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD, 20904 from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm. We invite all our clients, […]
Washington Ukrainian Festival in Silver Spring
September 15th, 16th, and 17th the Salim Inc. A Plus Personal Home Care agency took part and presented agency information at the 20th annual Ukrainian Festival of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. This event was a good chance to meet a lot of people and exchange information with many professionals from different fields. While the […]
Senior Home Care – Living With COVID-19 Risks
When the pandemic began back in 2020, many people hoped and believed that one day, COVID-19 would have run its course and would be just a memory. But COVID-19 has proven that it’s not going anywhere, and while many citizens have developed an immunity to it, it still poses a health risk, especially for the […]
Senior Home Care – Five Common Stressors for Seniors
While life is always going to provide some type of stress at some times in our lives, no one likes to see someone they love bear the burden of continuing stress. Being under constant stress not only harms mental health, it can lead to various physical health conditions as well. The high levels of stress […]
About Community First Choice, Community Options, Community Personal Assistance, and Increased Community Services
Several programs work hand-in-hand to provide community services and support. They empower older adults and people with disabilities to live in the community. Each program has different requirements based on financial eligibility and level of need. What do these programs offer and who do they serve? The programs provide assistance with activities of daily living […]
Am I Eligible for Medicaid?
Many different groups of people may be eligible for Medicaid in Maryland. As part of health reform, Maryland expanded Medicaid to nearly all adults under age 65 with incomes at or below 138% of the Federal Poverty Level or about $1,564 per month for a household of one person in 2022. To be eligible for […]
Fall Prevention. Guide for Caregivers
Dear Caregivers! Let’s talk about keeping you and your family safe and active. It seems like common sense — everybody falls, no matter what age. However, for many older adults, an unexpected fall can result in a serious and costly injury. The good news is that most falls can be prevented. As the caregiver, you […]
Latest information on COVID-19 Variants
Viruses constantly change through mutation and sometimes these mutations result in a new variant of the virus. Some changes and mutations allow the virus to spread more easily or make it resistant to treatments or vaccines. If you think about a virus like a tree growing and branching out, each branch on the tree is […]
24-Hour Home Care – Keeping Your Loved One Safe in Their Neighborhood
Are you helping your aging loved one live in her home? A common desire of many elderly to be able to stay in their home for as long as they can, hopefully until the end of their days. It’s called “Aging in Place.” They desire to maintain the comforts and familiarity of home instead of […]
Identify Symptoms and Causes of Hernias With In-Home Care
The most common type of hernia is the inguinal hernia. An inguinal hernia appears when part of the intestine presses against the abdominal muscles and finds a weak spot in which it can protrude and stick out. It can result in a bulge that is spongy feeling and may or may not be uncomfortable. Coughing, […]
