Senior Living Tip: How to Avoid Bathroom Falls

Although we are always ready to jump into our work with two feet, when it comes to ensuring our members are given the most personalized care and attention, we want to be as thorough as possible. [...]

Think of it like insurance—you don’t need it till you need it. And if you live alone, it’s important to have certain medical devices at your disposal not only to maintain your [...]

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Let’s face it, we spend most of our time indoors, especially if you live here in New England—Summers are extra, extra hot, and winters are super, super cold. There’s not much of an in-between [...]

We are celebrating Caregiver Appreciation Day in a BIG way! MetroCare of Springfield takes great pride in our Caregiver Program. The hard work, dedication, and endless hours our Caregivers put [...]

Think about it…you spend day in, day out caring for your loved one, anticipating their every need, from bathing to dressing, preparing meals, organizing schedules and appointments, and [...]

We all have that one friend who we jokingly call paranoid—maybe they are always the one freaking out about not finding a parking spot or is worried someone will have the same outfit as them at a [...]

Fast facts about senior incontinence:

• 1 in 3 older women and 1 in 12 older men have lower urinary tract symptoms that can include incontinence
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Regardless of age, sleep never stops being important. Sleep is the key to ensuring the body has time to recover and recharge from the day. Seniors are especially prone to insomnia, as sleep [...]