How to Help Seniors Stay Safe in the Summer
It’s that time again: time to find ways to help seniors stay safe in the summer heat. Those temperatures are creeping into the 90s in...
Becca Metoyer, CSA, Owner
- Dec 30, 2020
- 2 min
Know the Risk Factors for Glaucoma — National Glaucoma Awareness Month
Glaucoma affects over three million people in The United States, effectively stealing their sight within months. It’s the second leading...
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Becca Metoyer, CSA, Owner
- Aug 27, 2018
- 2 min
New Film Chronicles the Power of Music Therapy for Dementia Patients
Music Therapy for Dementia Patients is as Old as Song Music therapy for dementia patients is not a new thing. The notion that music can...
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Becca Metoyer, CSA, Owner
- Dec 26, 2017
- 3 min
5 Easy New Year’s Resolutions for Elderly Folks
New Year’s Resolutions for Elderly Individuals That they Can Keep! It’s not easy for anyone to stick to those New Year’s resolutions but...
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Becca Metoyer, CSA, Owner
- Sep 21, 2017
- 2 min
Proper Diabetes Management May Help Prevent Broken Bones
New research has uncovered a link between two common ailments faced by elderly individuals here: Diabetes and Broken Bones. A new study...
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Becca Metoyer, CSA, Owner
- Mar 1, 2017
- 2 min
Exercises for the Elderly—Chair Yoga Decreases Pain and Could Improve Brain Function
You know what they say about bodies at rest. . . beyond the adage, there may be a lot of truth in that statement. More and more...
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Becca Metoyer, CSA, Owner
- Jan 9, 2017
- 2 min
Year Round Healthy Resolutions for Elderly Individuals
The coming of the New Year is a great time for everyone to set healthy resolutions for themselves and elderly individuals should be no...
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Becca Metoyer, CSA, Owner
- Aug 17, 2016
- 2 min
Is Your Elderly Loved One Lying to You?
The answer to that question could be “yes.” You only want the best for your aging loved ones. But, as elder care professionals in North...
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Becca Metoyer, CSA, Owner
- Aug 1, 2016
- 2 min
Dementia Care Research Shows Vitamin D May Prolong Mental Health
Dementia care specialists in Plano, Texas know that until scientists discover a cure for this debilitating disease, the best treatments...
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Becca Metoyer, CSA, Owner
- Jun 27, 2016
- 3 min
Loss of a Senior’s Driver’s License
There often comes a time when health or mental issues make it necessary to revoke a senior’s driver’s license. But taking away those car...
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Becca Metoyer, CSA, Owner
- Jun 20, 2016
- 2 min
Live Better, Live Longer: 5 Tips for Living with Diabetes
Living with diabetes doesn’t have to be hard. Diabetes is one of the most prevalent diseases in The United States. It’s estimated that...
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Becca Metoyer, CSA, Owner
- May 11, 2016
- 2 min
Elder Care Tips: Easy Cooking for Seniors
Whether you’re the primary family caregiver for an elderly individual living at home or just want to spend some quality time with your...
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Becca Metoyer, CSA, Owner
- Apr 11, 2016
- 2 min
April is National Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
Nearly one million Americans are living with Parkinson’s Disease—a debilitating illness that can cause uncontrollable tremors, muscle...
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Becca Metoyer, CSA, Owner
- Apr 1, 2016
- 2 min
Combating Ageism: Treating Seniors with Dignity and Respect
It shouldn’t come as a shock that research in The United States shows negative attitudes toward older individuals are far more common...
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Becca Metoyer, CSA, Owner
- Mar 22, 2016
- 2 min
March is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
Age-Related Macular Degeneration is the nation’s leading cause of vision loss—more than cataracts or glaucoma combined! It’s estimated...
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Becca Metoyer, CSA, Owner
- Mar 7, 2016
- 3 min
How to Talk to Seniors You Love
There comes a time in everyone’s life when the people who have taken care of us become the ones who need to be cared for. But how do we...
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Becca Metoyer, CSA, Owner
- Feb 21, 2016
- 2 min
Loneliness and Seniors Could Be a Lethal Combination
One of the aspects of our lives that takes the greatest hit as we age is our social lives. Whether its health problems that keep us from...
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Becca Metoyer, CSA, Owner
- Feb 14, 2016
- 3 min
Dementia Study Shows Promising Results for Aging Individuals
Dementia is a terrifying syndrome that affects millions of American every year. Impairment of core mental faculties makes daily life a...
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Becca Metoyer, CSA, Owner
- Feb 7, 2016
- 3 min
Combating Heart Disease in Seniors – February is National Heart Health Awareness Month
According to the CDC over 600 thousand people die of complications due to heart disease here in the United States every year. That’s...
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Becca Metoyer, CSA, Owner
- Jan 24, 2016
- 2 min
Obesity in Older Adults: January is National Weight Loss Awareness Month
January is National Weight Awareness Month in The United States and while many of us don’t think about obesity in older adults, carrying...
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