Becca Metoyer, Owner/Administrator7 days ago2 minTHANKFUL FOR OUR CAREGIVERS!Here at Second Family Home Care, we have caregivers that are working out in the field, either in a seniors’ home or an assisted living or...
Becca Metoyer, CSA, OwnerMay 272 minWhat to Do When Caring for a Senior Parent Becomes OverwhelmingElderly Care in Plano, TX – When You Don’t Know How You’ll Handle it All, Home Care Services Can Help Written by Alan S., a son providing...
Becca Metoyer, CSA, OwnerApr 303 minStarting a Gratitude Journal for Your Elderly Care JourneyElderly Care in Plano, TX Gratitude is one of your most powerful tools in handling the challenges of your elderly care journey. Facing th...
Becca Metoyer, CSA, OwnerMar 262 min5 Strategies for Convincing an Elderly Loved One to BatheAvoid Being at Odds with Your Elderly Loved One Over Personal Hygiene Issues Being a caregiver for an elderly loved one is going to pose ...
Becca Metoyer, CSA, OwnerFeb 262 minExercising the Mind is Good for Caregivers and Seniors AlikeCaregivers in Plano, TX – Keep Your Mind Sharp and Healthy The family caregiver spends so much time and effort taking care of someone els...
Becca Metoyer, CSA, OwnerJan 303 minResearchers Focus on New Way to Make Alzheimer’s Diagnosis SoonerResearchers from the UK are using modern technology (and a little bit of fun) to study Alzheimer’s disease and in order to make the diagn...
Becca Metoyer, CSA, OwnerOct 28, 20193 minA Healthy Appetite Fuels a Healthy BodyAs we age, our appetites change. This is part of the natural process, as we become less active, we need less fuel, and as a result, the b...
Becca Metoyer, CSA, OwnerAug 30, 20193 minHow to Manage Behavioral Changes in Dementia Home Care?Ever wonder why when someone you love gets older, they often say things that are strange, out of character, or just hurtful? According to...
Becca Metoyer, CSA, OwnerJul 12, 20193 minRegular Exercise May Be Key to Preventing Falls in the HomeFalls in the home are one of the leading causes of injury in the elderly population here in Texas. In fact, nationwide falls in the home ...
Becca Metoyer, CSA, OwnerMay 30, 20191 minGoat Yoga?A new take on a classic is upon us. First there was yoga; now there is Goat Yoga! Imagine, if you will, your eyes are closed, all of your...
Becca Metoyer, CSA, OwnerMar 29, 20193 minTop Concerns for Elderly Aging In PlaceAccording to statistics collected by AARP, almost 90% of elderly individuals say that they want to stay in their current home as they age...
Becca Metoyer, CSA, OwnerFeb 28, 20193 minMeditative Movement Helps Decrease Depression and AnxietyOne of the most common ailments afflicting elderly individuals is depression. It’s estimated that roughly 35 million Americans aged 65 or...
Becca Metoyer, CSA, OwnerJan 31, 20192 minCaregivers Rejoice as University of Texas Invests in Aging and Longevity ResearchTexas is Aging Fast By 2040, the number of Texans over the age of 65 will account for a full 1/5 (or 20%) of the state’s entire populatio...
Becca Metoyer, CSA, OwnerDec 31, 20181 minSecond Family Home Care Welcomes a New Year and a New Team Member!Another great year is behind us and we have so much to look forward to in 2019! We are very proud to introduce everyone to the newest mem...
Becca Metoyer, CSA, OwnerNov 27, 20183 minHow Caregivers Can Handle Holidays with Dementia PatientsDon’t Let Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia “Ruin” Your Holiday Traditions When you’re caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia...
Becca Metoyer, CSA, OwnerOct 23, 20182 minThe Value of an In-Home Dementia Caregiver and How to Protect ThemIn-Home Dementia Care is a Very Personal Struggle It can be difficult to estimate the value of an in-home dementia caregiver here in Texa...
Becca Metoyer, CSA, OwnerAug 27, 20182 minNew Film Chronicles the Power of Music Therapy for Dementia PatientsMusic Therapy for Dementia Patients is as Old as Song Music therapy for dementia patients is not a new thing. The notion that music can r...
Becca Metoyer, CSA, OwnerJun 28, 20182 minIn-Home Alzheimer’s Care in Texas Alleviates Stress While Researchers Search for a CureIn a major announcement from Washington, Congress has overwhelmingly approved a $400 million investment in Alzheimer’s research. Medical ...
Becca Metoyer, CSA, OwnerMay 26, 20182 minJune is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness MonthLearn Ten Ways to Love Your Brain This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, join the Alzheimer’s Association® to help raise ...
Becca Metoyer, CSA, OwnerMay 6, 20183 minWhen is It Time for Elderly Drivers to Surrender Their License?Elderly Drivers Often Don’t Know When to Say “When” One of the hardest things aging individuals struggle with is the loss of independence...
