The Frederick Buzz Business Guide

Healthy Home Living Solutions

Aging Life Care Management & Aging in Place

Healthy Home Living Solutions is a locally owned Aging Life Care Management practice that helps older adults and their families manage the many interconnected pieces of aging. Their team looks at the whole picture – health, safety, daily function, the home environment, support systems and family needs – then helps create and carry out a plan that works for that individual.

With Occupational Therapy, Certified Aging in Place, and nursing expertise, the team brings both a functional and clinical perspective to aging-related needs. They can assess how someone is functioning at home, identify health and safety concerns, review medications and medical needs, and recommend practical changes, services and supports. The team can also remain involved over time – coordinating care, advocating at medical appointments, communicating with providers, and adjusting the plan as needs change.

🐝 Why I Chose Healthy Home Living Solutions

Okay, yes, Terri is my twin sister. But she’s here because of the work she does, not because we’re related.

As an Occupational Therapist, Certified Aging in Place Specialist and Aging Life Care Manager, Terri brings both clinical expertise and real-world problem solving to families who often don’t know where to begin. What I especially value is that she doesn’t look at one decision in isolation. She considers how someone is functioning, their health and safety, their home, their support system and what may be needed down the road.

And this isn’t just about making recommendations. Healthy Home can help put the plan into action, coordinate providers and services, monitor how things are going and make adjustments as circumstances change. I’ve seen firsthand how much Terri cares about the families she works with, and she’s exactly the kind of resource I’d want my own friends to know about.

CarePatrol of Central Maryland & Loudoun Virginia

Senior Living & Care Options Advisory

CarePatrol is a locally owned, no-cost senior care advisory service that helps families understand and compare care and senior living options for an older adult. Their local advisors take the time to understand each person’s care needs, preferences, personality and financial considerations before recommending options that fit their individual situation.

When assisted living, memory care, independent living or another care option is being considered, CarePatrol helps families narrow the choices, prescreens communities, reviews state care and violation histories, coordinates tours and can accompany families throughout the process.

🐝 Why I Chose CarePatrol

Figuring out the right care for an aging loved one can be incredibly overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to make important decisions during an already stressful time. What stood out to me about CarePatrol is that they don’t simply hand families a list of names and send them on their way.

Their advisors get to know each family’s needs, research and prescreen communities, review state care and violation histories, coordinate and attend tours, and remain a resource after a loved one’s move. I also love that families can call before they’re facing a crisis. It’s exactly the kind of local resource I want my readers to know about before they need it.

Right at Home

In-Home Care & Assistance

Helping seniors and adults with disabilities live safely and independently wherever they call home.

Right at Home provides personalized in-home care and support for seniors and adults with disabilities throughout Frederick County and surrounding areas. Whether someone needs a little extra help around the house or more hands-on assistance, care is tailored to the individual and their family.

Services range from companionship, transportation and help with everyday tasks to personal care, respite care, dementia support and around-the-clock assistance. Care can also be provided in settings such as independent living, assisted living and rehabilitation communities.

While Right at Home is a nationally recognized brand, the local business has deep roots in our community. The Luber family has owned and operated Right at Home in our area for more than two decades, with multiple members of the family now involved in carrying that legacy forward.

🐝 Why I Chose Right at Home

If you’ve ever had to find help for an aging parent or loved one, you know how quickly you can go from “They’re doing pretty well on their own” to “Okay, we need some help here.”

That’s one reason I think Right at Home is such a valuable resource to know about before you actually need it. Their caregivers can provide everything from companionship and help with daily routines to more involved personal and specialized care, depending on what your family needs.

I also really like knowing there’s a longtime local family behind the business. The Luber family has been serving families in our area for more than 20 years and is actively involved in the community. For something as personal as inviting a caregiver into a loved one’s home, that local connection matters to me.

Luna Aesthetics and Wellness

Aesthetics & Wellness

Luna Aesthetics & Wellness is a Hagerstown-based aesthetics and wellness practice focused on helping women address the things that bother them, feel more confident in their appearance, and still look completely like themselves.

Led by Britni Morgan, NP, Luna offers personalized aesthetics and wellness services with an approach that feels thoughtful rather than one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re interested in tox, filler, microneedling, laser treatments, skincare, wellness injections, or simply aren’t sure where to start, Britni takes the time to listen to what’s bothering you and recommend what actually makes sense for you.

🐝 Why I Chose Luna Aesthetics & Wellness

I’ve trusted Britni with my own treatments for years, and what I appreciate most is that I never feel like she’s trying to “fix” everything or talk me into more.

I can tell her what’s bothering me, and she’ll give me her honest opinion about what will actually make a difference and what isn’t worth spending my money on.

And you don’t need to know whether IPL, microneedling, laser or something else is right for you before you walk through the door. That’s what the consultation is for.

House of Colour East Frederick

Personal Color & Style Analysis

House of Colour East Frederick helps women discover the colors and styles that make them look and feel their best. Through personalized color and style analysis, wardrobe services, and personal shopping, Erin Staiger gives clients practical tools to make getting dressed easier, more intentional, and more authentic.

Her approach goes beyond simply telling you which colors to wear or what clothes to buy. It’s about understanding what naturally works for you so you can shop with more confidence, make better use of what’s already in your closet, and develop a personal style that actually feels like you.

🐝 Why I Chose House of Colour East Frederick

I’ve personally experienced Erin’s color analysis, and most recently her personal styling services (SO fascinating!) and I walked away understanding things about my coloring and wardrobe that I honestly never would have figured out on my own. Seeing the difference the right colors made right there in front of me was pretty eye-opening.

But what really stood out was Erin herself. She made the entire experience fun, comfortable, and completely judgment-free. There’s no pressure to become someone you’re not or follow a bunch of fashion “rules.” Her goal is to help you understand what works for you and give you tools you can actually use long after your appointment. That’s why I feel so comfortable recommending her to my readers.

Feast & Fettle

Prepared Meal Delivery

Feast & Fettle is a fresh, fully prepared meal delivery service that recently expanded into Frederick County, making it easier to have good food in the fridge without all the planning, shopping, prepping and cooking that usually goes along with it.

Meals arrive fresh, not frozen, and are ready to heat and eat. You choose your meals and sides each week, which makes it easy to find options that work for your household and your tastes.

🐝 Why I Chose Feast & Fettle

Before adding Feast & Fettle to the Business Guide, I wanted to actually try the service myself.

They sent me a week’s worth of meals so Chuck and I could experience everything from the ordering and delivery to the portion sizes, ingredients and, of course, the food.

What impressed me most was the freshness and quality of the meals, the straightforward ingredients and the portion sizes. I also loved being able to mix and match meals and sides instead of having to cook an entire dinner from scratch.

And because I’m now an empty nester, I can definitely appreciate having good food in the refrigerator that doesn’t require buying a bunch of ingredients or figuring out what we’re having for dinner every night.

I also really like Feast & Fettle’s emphasis on reducing waste and giving back. Their reusable delivery bags and ice packs are collected for reuse, and meal containers can be returned for recycling.

After experiencing the service for myself, I’m super excited to have Feast & Fettle as one of the businesses I recommend to my Frederick readers.

A&S Construction, LLC

Construction & Remodeling

A&S Construction is a woman- and minority-owned Frederick-based construction business specializing in roofing, siding, windows, gutters, decks and patios, as well as bathroom remodeling. Sandra Hofmeister founded A&S after years of working in the construction industry and seeing firsthand the difference that quality workmanship, good communication and attention to detail can make for homeowners.

Today, Sandra and the A&S team work with homeowners on everything from roof repairs and replacements to larger projects that improve, update and protect their homes. A&S places a strong emphasis on communication and helping homeowners understand their options before moving forward with a project.

Sandra is also deeply involved in Frederick’s business and building communities. She serves on the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, is Immediate Past President of the Professional Women in Building Council, chairs Frederick Women in Trades and has been appointed to the Affordable Housing Council of Frederick County and the City of Frederick.

🐝 Why I Chose A&S Construction

I’ve gotten to know Sandra through working with A&S Construction and The Frederick Buzz, and what stands out to me is how personally invested she is in what she does. She cares about the quality of the work her team puts out, but she also cares about the people behind the homes and businesses they’re working on.

I also really respect how involved Sandra is in Frederick beyond her own business. She gives a lot of her time to our local business and building communities, and she has earned quite a bit of recognition along the way.

When you’re hiring someone to work on your home, trust matters. I like being able to point my readers toward a local business led by someone I know, have worked with and regularly see showing up for the Frederick community.

MaryLou P. Fisher

Residential Real Estate Expert
www.youandmarylou.com

MaryLou Fisher is a top-producing local Realtor who has built her business the way I think the best local businesses are built: through relationships, referrals, and taking really good care of people long after the transaction is over.

With more than 20 years of real estate experience and millions of dollars in transactions, MaryLou brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and local expertise to every client she serves. She helps buyers and sellers throughout Frederick County, with especially deep roots in Lake Linganore, New Market, Middletown, Downtown Frederick, and the Oakdale area. Whether you’re buying, selling, downsizing, or trying to figure out what your next move looks like, she brings years of local knowledge and experience to the process.

🐝 Why I Chose MaryLou Fisher

This one is especially personal for me because MaryLou has actually been my Realtor.

She helped us sell our previous home while we were building our current one, and when Chuck and I bought our house at Deep Creek Lake, MaryLou represented us as buyers. I’ve also referred my own family to her, including my sister Terri, who used MaryLou to both sell her home and buy her Deep Creek Lake home.

Over the years, MaryLou has also become a good friend, and I’ve gotten to see how she treats people when there isn’t a home sale involved. She stays connected to her clients, supports other local businesses, gives back to the community, and has built a business where people come back to her and send their friends and family to her.

So when I say I’d recommend MaryLou to my readers, I’m recommending the same Realtor I’ve trusted with my own homes and my own family.

SASS Magazine

A Lifestyle Resource for Women

SASS Magazine is a lifestyle and professional women’s magazine created for women who are interested in all the different pieces of life that make us who we are. From style, wellness and relationships to travel, food, home, entertainment, business and personal growth, SASS covers a little bit of everything with women at the center of it.

SASS publishes a bi-monthly print magazine along with a much larger online library of content for women. And while SASS is based right here in Frederick, its content isn’t limited to Frederick. You’ll find everything from what to wear and where to travel to health, self-care, recipes, relationships, career advice, entrepreneurship and stories about interesting women doing interesting things.

Closer to home, SASS also creates Frederick-focused content, including its Local Issue, and hosts events that give women opportunities to meet, have fun and make both personal and professional connections.

🐝 Why I Chose SASS Magazine

I’ve known Kim and SASS for years, and what I’ve always liked about the magazine is that it recognizes that women have a wide range of interests, passions, and priorities, and SASS Magazine celebrates all of them. We’re interested in our families and careers, but we’re also interested in where to travel, what to wear, what we’re watching, our health, our homes, trying something new and sometimes just reading something because it’s fun.

I’ve also had the opportunity to work with Kim and the SASS team, attend their events and most recently be featured in their Local Issue. I’ve seen firsthand how much they support women and the businesses and people within our own community.

For my Frederick readers, I especially like that SASS gives us a little bit of both worlds: a women’s lifestyle resource with content that reaches well beyond Frederick, created by a company that’s based right here in our own community.