Real Support for What’s Next
AGING AT HOME • MARYLAND
Aging at Home is your starting point for making a plan. Explore home safety changes, in-home care, and everyday support below. Each guide explains that specific need and helps you decide what to do next.
Build My Senior Care PlanStart with the concern you recognize. Families often need more than one type of support, so you can explore each guide as your needs change.
Make the home easier and safer to use. Explore bathroom changes, ramps, stair lifts, home safety assessments, medical alerts and fall detection systems.
Get help with personal care or health needs at home. Compare companion care, hands-on assistance, skilled home health, respite, and care management.
Get practical help with daily routines. Explore transportation, meals, housekeeping, medical equipment, and other day-to-day support.
✓ Recent falls, near-falls or difficulty using stairs
✓ Missed medications, appointments or unpaid bills
✓ Trouble bathing, dressing, cooking or shopping
✓ Isolation, memory changes or increased confusion
✓ Caregiver exhaustion or concern about leaving a parent alone
✓ A hospital stay or health change that created new needs
What to do next 1. Write down specific changes, when they began, and which daily tasks have become difficult. Ask your parent what help they would welcome. 2. Bring falls, new confusion, or changes after a hospital stay to a health care professional. Ask about a fall-risk review or the follow-up care needed. 3. Choose the home safety, care at home, or everyday help guide above to explore options. If several needs overlap, start with the free Senior Needs Assessment. Revisit the plan as needs change.