For Venus Ricks, RN, owner, founder and director of nursing for Vital Sign Home Care, providing excellent care to older adults is not just a career — it’s a calling.
Owner, Founder and Director of Nursing
Vital Sign Home Care
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Ricks was inspired to start Vital Sign after seeing her grandmother, who lived with dementia, treated “as a task, instead of a human being.”
When Ricks became a nurse, the picture was similar.
“I witnessed families struggling to navigate the system, seniors being overlooked, and caregivers who were doing their best, but lacked proper support, guidance, and compassion-driven training,” says Ricks. “While medical care was being provided, the emotional and human side of caregiving was often missing.”
Years later when Ricks experienced a stroke, she developed an even more profound understanding of what her clients were up against.
“I know what it feels like to suddenly depend on others for help, to have a strong mind trapped inside a body that isn’t cooperating, and to fear what losing independence really means. My lived experience allows me to connect with Vital Sign’s clients and families in a way that goes far beyond skills or training. It’s rooted in compassion, respect, authenticity, and humanity.”
When a loved one needs home care, it’s common to feel overwhelmed. Ricks and her team can help.
“We walk families through each step — from benefits to care plans — so they never feel alone or confused. Vital Sign serves Maryland seniors, individuals with disabilities, Medicaid, and veterans with 24-hour home care, in-home memory care and hospice care.”
Contact Vital Sign Home Care at vitalsignhomecare.com
or call 410-814-0258 for a free consultation.
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