Depression in elders around Christmas/New Years

Dec 27, 2013 | Tips

The holidays are here, and for most of us, that means it’s time to kick back and relax with your loved ones, in between shoveling snow and shopping for the perfect gifts. However, it’s also pretty common for the holidays to inspire sadness and depression in elders....

The Importance of Having a Health Care Proxy

Nov 22, 2013 | Tips

As people age, health issues can sneak up on them. You never know when medical care will become a necessity, or worse, an emergency. That’s why it’s so important to get legal documents in order and ensure access to any necessary medical care, no matter...

Respite Caregiver Program: Because caregivers need care too!

Nov 11, 2013 | Caregivers

Are you a Caregiver?  Do you feel that you don’t have time to do anything for yourself?  Does your own health and well-being suffer? Let Metropolitan Home Health Services help you.  Our Respite Caregiver program is designed to give caregivers necessary time off, or to...

Greater Boston Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Oct 1, 2013 | News

On Sunday, September 29th, Team Metropolitan joined 6,000 walkers and participated in the Greater Boston Walk to End Alzheimer’s.  The early morning fog lifted and the sun-filled skies shone on all of the walkers. What a beautiful day! The Alzheimer’s...

Helping Caregivers Deal With Stress

Sep 20, 2013 | Tips

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

Sep 13, 2013 | Tips

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...

Nutrition for Elders

Aug 30, 2013 | Tips

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....

Testimonial from T.C.

Aug 23, 2013 | Testimonials

June 5, 2013 Yvonne A. Arpiarian, RN, BSN, Director Metropolitan Home Health Services, Inc 297 Broadway, Suite 222 Arlington, MA 02474 Dear Yvonne, Thank you for providing outstanding skilled nursing care after my surgery. Nurses Joanne and Elaine were the constant...