You’re juggling soccer practice and board meetings. Your teenager needs help with college applications while your mom’s doctor just called about her latest test results. Welcome to the sandwich generation—where “having it all” sometimes feels like being buried under it all. If you’re reading this between carpool drop-off and a

For Families Short on Time: Key Takeaways The Growing Need for In-Home Support As the U.S. population ages—over 21% of adults in Maine are now 65 or older (U.S. Census Bureau, 2024)—families are increasingly turning to in-home care to help loved ones remain safe and independent. When exploring options, many

The numbers are alarming. A recent Portland Press Herald investigation revealed that fall-related deaths among older Mainers have surged 165% over the past decade—from 47.7 deaths per 100,000 seniors in 2012 to 126.5 deaths in 2023. For Maine families, this isn’t just a statistic, it’s an urgent call to action.

Discover how respite care reduces stress, improves health, and supports family caregivers. Learn flexible options from D&C Home Care in Maine.

Discover how D&C Home Care’s owner uses lessons from 20 years in professional hockey to build a winning Maine home care team. Teamwork, preparation, and compassion drive exceptional senior in-home care.

Aging isn’t just about counting birthdays – it’s about living well through each one. More and more older adults are choosing to do just that in the comfort of home.

For many older adults, the ability to age in place – remaining in the comfort and familiarity
of their own home – is essential to their emotional well-being and quality of life.

Navigating the challenges of caring for an aging parent can feel overwhelming – but you don’t have to do it alone.

As Maine’s population ages—more rapidly than almost any other state—the demand for high-quality, accessible in-home care is becoming increasingly urgent

January 1st, 2017 was my first day as the new owner of a personal care agency.  After 20 years in professional hockey as a player, coach, manager and front office executive I was ready to take on a new challenge in a world I was very new to.  My first