---

Author: Home Helpers of Hagerstown & Frederick Hagerstown & Frederick

If you’re noticing changes in a parent or spouse—memory issues, confusion, missed meds, mood shifts—it’s easy to feel stuck between concern and uncertainty.

Our Dementia Care Checklist is designed to help Maryland families move from “I’m worried” to “Here’s what we’ll do next.”

Download the free Dementia Care Checklist

Get the checklist here: hhmartinsburg.ac-page.com/dementia-checklist-freebie

What you’ll get from the checklist

• Clear signs to track (function, safety, behavior, routines)
• Conversation prompts for talking with family members
• A priority framework (what’s urgent vs. what can wait)
• Support options that help people stay at home longer

Common “quiet” signs families notice first

Sometimes the earliest signals aren’t dramatic. Families often notice:

• The same story repeated in one conversation
• Unopened mail piling up
• “Burnt pan” moments in the kitchen
• Missed appointments or confusion about dates
• A once-social loved one becoming withdrawn
• Increased suspicion, irritability, or anxiety

The checklist gives you a way to document patterns without turning every day into an investigation.

How Home Helpers helps dementia clients at home in Maryland

Families in Hagerstown and Frederick often start with one goal: keep life normal and safe for as long as possible.

Our care can include:

• Routine-building and supervision
• Medication reminders
• Meal support and hydration
• Transportation and accompaniment
• Light housekeeping
• Respite care for family caregivers

Call 240-452-4650 for a free in-home assessment.

Maryland dementia resources

• Alzheimer’s Association Greater Maryland Chapter (education, support groups, local resources)
• Maryland Access Point (MAP) (help navigating long-term supports and services)
• Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900

Download the Dementia Care Checklist: hhmartinsburg.ac-page.com/dementia-checklist-freebie
Prefer to talk it through? Call 240-452-4650.