4 Games That Will Make Your Brain Stronger
As you age, you may start to notice a few wrinkles near the corners of your eyes or that aching feeling when you get up off the couch—all very normal signs of getting older! But have you ever [...]
5 Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s is one of those age-related diseases that is a silent killer. You can go through your day-to-day and not even notice your loved one is struggling with the earliest signs of the [...]
Springfield Woman Unites the Community Through Family and Passion
(See the full translation below) We sat down with Sol Rios, a Springfield community advocate, volunteer, and the subject of the latest mural on Dwight Street in [...]
How Senior Loneliness is Leading to Premature Death and How to Stop it
The Holiday Blues: What it is and how to prevent it
The holiday season is here! But for some, visions of sugar plums, frosting yummy sugar cookies, and decorating a big balsam fir does not bring about feelings of excitement and joy. It’s called [...]
How MetroCare of Springfield Chooses the Best Caregivers
MetroCare of Springfield is dedicated to ensuring that our clients are provided with the best possible care by individuals who are committed to making our community and its people happier and [...]
Everything You Need to Know About Group Adult Foster Care Programs
Curious about Group Adult Foster Care Programs (GAFC) and what they are all about? Here's everything you need to know about GAFC and what you and your loved one need to know before choosing a [...]
What You Need to Know about Adult Foster Care Programs
We break down what an adult foster care program is all about and what you and your loved one need to know before choosing a service. What is an adult foster care [...]
Thumbs up for MetroCare! Our Caregiver tells us about his positive experience with our AFC program
We had the chance to chat with MetroCare of Springfield’s Adult Foster Care (AFC) Caregiver Charlie Holmes and learn about the positive experience he's had with our AFC program over the past few [...]
How to Keep Your Brain Fit and Strong as You Age
Your brain has a mind of its own. Sounds strange, right? But just like you would exercise your legs to fit into those new pair of pants, your brain needs to be exercised too in order to fight the [...]