Helping a Senior with PTSD Get through the Fourth of July The Fourth of July is a celebration that is eagerly anticipated by many families throughout the United States each summer. People plan for big cookouts and block parties with neighbors and friends, dress in red, white, and blue to honor the nation, and then…
Plymouth Meeting Senior Fair Reliant at Home Care was excited to participate in Pat Daley’s fourth annual Senior Fair last Friday at Colonial Elementary School in Plymouth Meeting. There was an array of information on Home Care, Hospice. Assisted Living, Independent Living, and other senior housing information. The fair also highlighted state Property Tax/Rent Rebate…
Being Upfront with Your Parent about Your Concerns Being a caregiver for an elderly parent can be stressful and emotionally challenging. It is likely that you will encounter times in your care journey when you go through situations that are particularly difficult, one of which is when your concerns about your parent start to develop…
The Best Ways to Help Your Parent Cope with Low Vision throughout the Home Low vision is an extremely common issue among elderly adults. For some the condition develops so gradually that they are not even fully aware that it is happening until there is a serious incident such as a fall or other emergency.…
Gardening for Seniors It’s a great time of year to plant flowers or vegetables, and gardening can be a fun thing for seniors to do—no matter if it’s in their own yard, or as part of a community garden somewhere. Whether home care provider or family member, there are things you can do to help…