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Many seniors opt to live at home during their retirement years. It makes sense to want to be in a familiar, comfortable environment, a place that has truly been made “home” through years of hard work and loving care. In many instances, these individuals can benefit...

What is a home care aide? What does a home care aide do? We’ll answer these questions for you in today’s blog! Providing Home Care Assistance A home care aide helps care for the basic needs of individuals who can’t fully take care of these needs themselves. They often...

If you are a senior or a loved one of a senior (or a younger individual) who needs extra help with daily living, home health care services can be the answer. Here are seven ways that home health care services can help you and your loved one. Live Independently In Your...

As we get older, we will all need help to some degree with daily living activities. Senior home care services can meet these needs. Read today’s blog to learn more about the services provided through senior home care and how they can benefit you, a family member, or a...

The holidays can make some senior citizens feel isolated and lonely. An effective at home care team-- including primary familial and professional caregivers-- can really bring back the magic for any senior battling the holiday blues. Here we’ll discuss how at home...

Pivoting to private in-home care can be a big change. Throughout our lives, we become comfortable with a particular home environment, and hiring a home care agency to help with things can be a jarring shift. At Collier Home Care, we provide companion care...

Entering into full-time retirement offers many opportunities and challenges. Some people take to the change as the realization of a long-held dream while others encounter great difficulties in adapting to the new life. One of the most significant challenges for many...

Retirement is a big step in our lives, which is why it’s important to start planning ahead early on. While you and your loved ones may have a financial planner to help with the financial side of things, it’s important to consider other aspects of retirement as well....

The summertime is a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy the warm weather—even if you’re getting a little older. No matter your age, spending time outdoors can be beneficial for your health. If you’re looking for some fun things to do this summer, Collier Home...

St Patrick’s Day is here! Here are some fun filled ideas to spend the day with your senior loved one. Below is a list of some activities everyone can enjoy (Don’t forget to wear green to avoid a pinch!) Plan a St Patrick’s day themed dinner. Meal prep some corned beef...

Dementia numbers are on the rise, increasing 16% during the Covid-19 pandemic. It takes more lives than prostate and breast cancer combined. While there may not yet be a cure for this disease, there are some steps you can take to prevent it. Exercise. A lack of...

Handwashing is a great way to protect yourself and others from getting sick. Here is a summary of steps from the World Health Organization (WHO) that can help stop the spread of germs (reenacted by our Collier Home Care staff): Wet hands with water. Apply ample soap...