One classic mistake caregivers often make is expending all of their energy taking care of others, which can be exhausting, frustrating, and stressful. Caring for an elder can mean getting more involved in medical consultations, appointments and treatments; assuming...
Physical touch is very beneficial to elders who don’t necessarily get hugged or touched often, because they are alone a great deal of the time. Living alone can be peaceful, but it can also be lonely. From simple interactions like hugs and holding hands to...
As you age, your metabolism slows down. For many, this means that you are suddenly faced with issues that you have never experienced before. It can be difficult to readjust when you’ve spent your whole life embracing a less-than-healthy diet or inactive lifestyles....
Metropolitan Home Health brings smiles. Fluffy Comfy Caps provide warmth, comfort and a splash of color. Metropolitan Home Health Services, Inc. donates its colorful handmade Fluffy Comfy Caps to facilities and organizations that help individuals who are undergoing...
The warmth of summertime can be a welcome change from winter chills for sure, but heat and humidity can also affect people negatively, ranging from mild discomfort to seriously threatening health issues. It’s important to be aware of the toll that the weather is...
