by Collier Home Care | April 11, 2023 | Blog
A strong social life has been linked with many health benefits, such as a reduced risk of depression and longer life span. A recent Harvard study found that older adults who interacted with people beyond their usual social circle of family and close friends were more...
by Collier Home Care | March 31, 2023 | Blog
When we consider the reality that humans are living longer than ever, it’s important to remember Mark Twain’s words: “Do not complain about growing old. It is a privilege denied to many.” Without becoming overly philosophical, how do we measure meaningful aging–...
by Collier Home Care | March 19, 2023 | FAQ
The best defense in protecting yourself against any possible accidents in your home is to check your homeowners’ insurance policy. This is true whether you work with a home care agency or a nurse registry. Many home insurance policies normally cover accidents in the...
by Collier Home Care | March 19, 2023 | FAQ
Collier Home Care recommends to caregivers that they maintain individual malpractice insurance. We recommend that a caregiver maintain minimum coverage $500,000 per incident and a total of $1,000,000. You can ask a caregiver to provide a certificate of insurance...
by Collier Home Care | March 19, 2023 | FAQ
The caregivers on our registry are independent contractors relative to Collier Home Care; they are not our employees. All caregivers have been carefully screened before they are eligible for referral to a client.
