Caregiver Appreciation Day Extravaganza
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 [...]
Have You Reached Your Caregiver Breaking Point?
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 [...]
What is Paranoia in Seniors?
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 [...]
How to Help Your Senior After a Stroke
Having a stroke completely changes a person’s life, often never going back to the way things were. It’s a constant uphill battle of regaining strength, mobility, and independence. It can be a [...]
Why Your Senior is Losing Their Appetite
When it comes to sitting down for meals, have you noticed your senior would rather do anything but pick up that fork? Loss of appetite is not something to ignore; It’s not just a fussy phase that [...]
4 New Year’s Resolutions for Seniors
Happy New Year! How about some New Year’s resolutions you can actually commit to? We’ve got some easy yet beneficial New Year’s resolutions to make your 2022 healthier, happier, and more [...]
Top Prescription Delivery Services
We haven’t heard the last of COVID-19, which makes delivery services that help you avoid several trips to the store even more important. Although you can get creative when it comes to a toilet [...]
5 Reasons Why Seniors Need to Volunteer
Whether you’re 16 or 65, there’s no denying volunteering feels pretty darn good. The benefits of volunteering stretch far beyond providing the hungry with food or the sick with comfort (although [...]