Yesterday, Metropolitan Home Health Services, Inc. participated at the Massachusetts State House to support the 2018 #EnoughPayToStay Lobby day. #EnoughPayToStay supports the home care workforce—Homemakers, Home Health Aides and ASAP case managers. We want to thank...
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...
Pressure sores or decubitus ulcers, come from staying motionless for extended durations. These ulcers are a result of inadequate blood supply, and occur when the blood re-enters tissue. They can happen to anyone – even healthy individuals may be familiar with a...
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...
