Can a Doctor Tell Your Parent What They Will Expect with Parkinson’s Disease? As a family caregiver, when your aging parent receives a diagnosis of a serious health issues such as Parkinson’s disease, your first instinct is likely to ask what to expect. You immediately want as much information as you possibly can get about…
Reliant is Proud to be Among the Highest Paying Home Care Agencies The core of any company is their people, but for a home care agency, this is especially true. We would not be able to provide the expert level of care that we do without our skilled and compassionate staff. That’s why Reliant At…
8 Things You Should Know After a Stroke Strokes happen suddenly in older adults, leaving families to deal with an aftermath they are not prepared for. The first step in helping your aging relative to recover from a stroke is to learn as much about stroke and what to expect as possible. Below are 8…
When Might it Be Time for Your Senior to Leave Her Home? At some point, you might need to help your elderly family member move into another place, possibly even your own. Here’s how you can tell that it might be time for this talk. If Her Safety Is in Question. Any time that your…
Reliant at Home Care Department of Human Services Audit Reliant at Home Care had their Department of Human Services Audit last week and are pleased announce we had zero deficiencies! We work very hard to ensure we have seamless record keeping and ensure we are always up to date in all areas of compliance. Thank…
Did You Know You Might Reduce Caregiver Stress Through Writing? Caregiver stress can affect people of all ages, even those who have an incredibly close relationship with the person who needs assistance and support. It might be a parent, spouse, or sibling, for example. Just because there is a close personal relationship with this individual…
How Can You Protect Your Senior’s Safety On a Road Trip? Going on vacation is something that many families look forward to every summer. A vacation with your family is a fantastic way to connect, make memories, spend quality time together, and experience new things, or revisit places that are meaningful to you. As a…
How Can Elder Care Help a Senior with Migraines? If you are a family caregiver for one of the approximately 38 million people throughout the United States who are currently living with migraines, you know that this condition can bring with it many different symptoms and struggles for your senior. This can be difficult not…
Good Aerobic Health Could Make Word Recall Easier The fact that exercise is essential to good health is no secret. You probably know that exercise can improve physical health in a number of ways. However, have you ever considered whether it might also be good for your aging relative’s brain? Recently, researchers at Britain’s University…
What Types of Online Support Groups Could You Find? Many times you might need support for yourself as a caregiver, but it’s difficult to find exactly what you need. Rather than spending a lot of time and energy hunting down in-person support groups, you might want to try online support groups. Here are a few…