2nd Family

05/26/2026

We’re excited to partner with Copper Ridge Nursing for a free community educational seminar this Friday!

As a valued community partner, Copper Ridge shares our commitment to supporting older adults and families through education, resources, and compassionate care. We look forward to coming together for an informative presentation focused on helping families better understand available support services and care options.

Copper Ridge Nursing
📍 710 Obrecht Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784
🗓 Friday, May 29th
⏰ 10:00 AM

Attendees will have the opportunity to:
✔ Meet our General Manager Summer James Sugalski
✔ Learn about services and support options
✔ Ask questions in a welcoming environment
✔ Connect with local community resources

This event is free and open to the community — we hope to see you there!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

At 2nd Family, we are deeply grateful for the courage, service, and dedication of our military heroes and their families. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

As we gather with loved ones this holiday weekend, may we take a moment to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy because of those who served.

Wishing you a safe, peaceful, and meaningful Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the incredible mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures in our community. 💐

Today, we celebrate the compassion, strength, patience, and unconditional love you share every single day. At 2nd Family Home Care, we are especially grateful for the mothers who care not only for their own families, but for others as well — bringing comfort, dignity, and kindness into the homes of those we serve.

Your love changes lives in ways both big and small, and today we honor you.

Wishing you a beautiful Mother’s Day filled with love, appreciation, and cherished moments with family. 💖

05/08/2026

Happy Nurses Week to the incredible nurses on our 2nd Family team and to all of the nurses we are honored to work alongside each day. 💙

Your compassion, dedication, patience, and advocacy make an immeasurable difference in the lives of seniors, families, and our community. Thank you for the care you provide, the comfort you bring, and the countless ways you go above and beyond every single day.

We are grateful for your partnership, your expertise, and your heart. It truly takes a team to support aging adults with dignity and independence — and we are better together.

Please join us in celebrating and thanking the amazing nurses who make such an impact each and every day. 👏

04/24/2026

Some of the hardest moments in caregiving aren’t about what to do…
They’re about what to say. What happens when a parent refuses help — even when you know they need it?

Join us for the next session of The Family Room, where we’ll be having one of the most important (and often avoided) conversations:

Navigating Difficult Conversations with a Parent Who Refuses Help
🗓 Thursday, May 7th
🕐 1:00 PM
💻 Virtual webinar
👉 Register: https://lnkd.in/dwX6mhKq

We’re also honored to include a real-life perspective — featuring a testimony from a client’s daughter, Kelly James, sharing her family’s experience.

Whether you’re a family caregiver or a professional supporting older adults, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Register today and consider sharing this with someone who may need it.
You are not alone in this journey. 💚

03/16/2026

Last week, we hosted our latest webinar in The Family Room series:

“How to Know When It’s Time for Home Care.”

During the session, Priscilla and Summer walked through some of the real-world signs families often notice when a loved one may need additional support at home — including emotional, physical, and safety indicators, as well as the changes that can signal it may be time to start exploring home care. They also discussed practical ways families can begin what is often a difficult conversation about bringing help into the home.

These are topics we see families struggle with every day, and it was incredibly meaningful to be able to share guidance and perspective through this webinar series.

If you weren’t able to attend — or would like to share the session with a colleague, client, or family member — you can request access to the recorded webinar by completing this short form:

👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdkTdQWrX8W8DZ2auW13oN8WrpSG6rH90Gd-OIRlBDobazqg/viewform?fbclid=IwVERDUAQlKnlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeq8A-jlGSkH8NcyqYfLplo420Fjut3F3Kyq4GRlMb17nNDqIfvCUEVhD8gAg_aem_Gh-6gvRglBjekF_P5-DeSQ

Thank you to everyone who continues to support The Family Room. We look forward to continuing these conversations each month.

We are sorry we missed you during our live broadcast- you can request access to the webinar of your choice below! Please provide your contact information to have the recorded webinar shared with you via email.

12/18/2025

🎅✨ Looks like we all made the nice list this year!

Santa stopped by our morning meeting with the COGS - Coalition of Geriatric Services, and it couldn’t have been a better way to celebrate the season and the impact this group continues to make.

Together, we were proud to support the Howard County Department of Aging Project Holiday initiative with a meaningful donation to contribute to the mission of spreading cheer & gifts to elderly adults in Howard County. Additionally, we were able to contribute to the Howard Community College CNA program, helping provide scholarships for those pursuing a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

We also had the pleasure of writing Christmas cards to the residents of Residences at Vantage Point in Columbia, who need to hear how loved & supported they are during the holiday season🙏🏼

Grateful to be part of a community that shows up, gives back, and makes a difference — clearly earning our spot on Santa’s nice list. 🎄🌟

12/12/2025

🌟 A wonderful night at the Baltimore County Provider Council Holiday party!

We’re proud to have our General Manager, Summer Sugalski, representing 2nd Family at this year’s Baltimore County Provider Council celebration at Hightopps Backstage Grille. It’s been a strong year of partnership, advocacy, and growth within the provider community, and we’re grateful for every opportunity to support the families we serve.

Here’s to collaboration, connection, and an even stronger 2026 together! 🎄✨

12/11/2025

🎄🍪 Holiday Cookie Swap Recap! 🍪🎄

Yesterday, we kicked off the holiday season with a little sugar, a lot of laughter, and some wonderful team bonding at the 2nd Family office during our first-ever Holiday Cookie Swap & Team Building Event!

We were thrilled to have Cynthia from HomeCall LHC Group Inc. and Ashley from GuideWell Patient Advocates join us in person as we celebrated a year of collaboration, partnership, and shared commitment to serving seniors across Maryland. Lindsay from Stella Maris Inc., Lisa Cross with Marquis Health Consulting Services, and Manny with Enchanted Medical Supplies were all there in spirit- though missed!💙

The cookie decorating fun was made extra sweet thanks to the beautiful cookie kits from Kupcakes & Co., which brought out everyone’s creativity—and holiday spirit! 🎨✨

Events like this remind us how special it is to work alongside such dedicated partners. Here’s to continued connection, teamwork, and many more celebrations together as grows into 2026!

12/04/2025

What a wonderful evening celebrating our annual 2nd Family Holiday Party at Ruth’s Chris! ✨

It was great to gather together, share a delicious meal, and look back on an incredible 2025. Thank you to our entire team for your hard work, dedication, and the heart you bring to our mission every single day. Because of you, this year was a success.

A special highlight of the night was presenting a 5-Year Service Award to Pamela Gibson, one of our exceptional Certified Nursing Assistants on the caregiver team. Her compassion, reliability, and commitment have made a lasting impact on the families we serve — and on all of us.

We’re grateful for everything we’ve accomplished together this year and excited for the growth and opportunities ahead in 2026.

Here are a few moments from last night’s celebration! 📸✨