Why Older Adults Should be Using the Internet The internet is not just something younger generations are using, but has also become a tool that many elderly adults are using. Studies have shown that seniors are not only surfing the web, but are also becoming active social media participants by starting their own Facebook and…
Simple and Delicious Power-Packed Breakfasts to Try for World Vegetarian Day As a family caregiver you know how important it is for your elderly parent to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet that will help their body function at its peak and ward off a variety of health complications and concerns. There are many things that…
How to Prepare a Home Care Provider for Possibly Having to Bring Your Parent to the Emergency Room As a family caregiver you never want to think about your aging parent suffering an illness or injury so severe that you would need to bring them to the emergency room. The reality is, however, that many…
Welcome to Our Team Reliant at Home Care is excited to have Kelly Caban join their team. Kelly has extensive healthcare experience while working for over 30 years at Montgomery Hospital in various positions before coming on with Reliant at Home Care as a Scheduler. Kelly has cared for both of her parent’s at home…
Identifying Signs that Your Parent is Suffering Stress after a Disaster September is National Preparedness Month. This is the time not just to think about the different ways that your parent can prepare themselves for the possibility of an emergency or disaster situation, but also how you are going to be able to help them…
What Can Cause Excess Weight Gain for Your Elderly Loved One? Weight gain can be depressing for your elderly loved one, particularly if he’s always kept a trim figure in the past. Some of these factors can be to blame. Decreasing Muscle Mass As your loved one ages, muscle can break down and fat stores…