With the arrival of fall, flu season becomes a significant concern, especially for seniors and caregivers. In this...
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Celebrating Care Providers on Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is a special occasion that reminds us of the invaluable role mothers play in our lives and the love and...
What Services Does Senior Home Care Provide?
As we get older, we will all need help to some degree with daily living activities. Senior home care services can meet...
Everyone Will Enjoy The Holidays With These At Home Care Tips
The holidays can make some senior citizens feel isolated and lonely. An effective at home care team-- including...
Transitioning To Full Home Care
Pivoting to private in-home care can be a big change. Throughout our lives, we become comfortable with a particular...
How To Transition From Active Work Life Into Retirement
Entering into full-time retirement offers many opportunities and challenges. Some people take to the change as the...
4 Steps To Plan Ahead For Retirement
Retirement is a big step in our lives, which is why it’s important to start planning ahead early on. While you and...
Fun Things For Seniors To Do This Summer
The summertime is a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy the warm weather—even if you’re getting a little older....
5 Fun St Patrick’s Day Activities For Seniors!
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...
Dementia Affects Over 6 Million Americans Of All Ages, But Is There A Way To Prevent It?
Dementia numbers are on the rise, increasing 16% during the Covid-19 pandemic. It takes more lives than prostate and...
WHO Has A Good Hand Washing Technique? The World Health Organization, That’s WHO.
Handwashing is a great way to protect yourself and others from getting sick. Here is a summary of steps from the World...
How Do I Know If My Caregiver Is Vaccinated?
You’ve probably heard in the news lately that Florida will fine businesses $5,000 per person for requiring proof of...
Hurricane Preparedness 2021 – What Seniors And Others Can Do Now
We, in southwest Florida, have been relatively lucky recently with hurricanes. Although we were hit by Irma in 2017...
Apps That Improve Your Quality Of Life
“There needs to be an app that edits what I say versus what I want to say.” -Blake Shelton According to a study done...
Feng Shui – Improving Your Mood And Your Space
“My view on feng shui: don’t put your bed in front of the door because you won’t get in.” ― Jonas Eriksson Happy New...
Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions
“One resolution I have made, and try always to keep, is this: To rise above the little things” – John Burroughs As the...
DIY (Do It Yourself) Holiday Crafts
"Three phrases that sum up the holidays are: Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men, and Batteries not Included." – Unknown...
Flu Season – Tips To Avoid Getting Sick
“The flu season is when you start off in the morning with a light heart and end up in the evening with a heavy nose.”...
Beating The Holiday Blues
“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” – Hamilton Wright Mabie With...
Thanksgiving Recipes For A Healthier Holiday
“Laughter is brightest where food is best.” – Irish Proverb Collier Home Care can provide your loved one with a home...
National Home Care Month: How To Celebrate Your Caregiver
“There are four types of people in the world: Those who have been caregivers. Those who are currently caregivers....
Home Health vs. Home Care – What’s The Difference?
“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama Home...
What Tasks Are Considered “Light Housekeeping”? When Do You Need To Hire A Cleaning Service?
“Excuse the mess, but we live here.” – Roseanne Barr Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs)...
7 Tips For October & Celebrating “Breast Cancer Awareness” Month
“If you Have a friend or family member with breast cancer, try not to look at her with ‘sad eyes.’ Treat her as you...
The Health Benefits When A Senior Cares For An Animal
“The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs.” – Charles de Gaulle We, at Collier Home Care,...
Achieving A Successful Partnership Between A Client And Caregiver
It’s a fact of life; nobody can get along with everybody. So how can you achieve a high level of compatibility with...
Caregiver Burnout: When You Know, What To Do & How To Ask For Help
If you’re burning the candle from both ends, there’s no fire left for you. We at Collier Home Care have seen many...
7 Tips For September And Celebrating “Healthy Aging” Month
“Getting old is like climbing a mountain; you get a little out of breath, but the view is much better!” —Ingrid...
How To Stay Prepared During Hurricane Season For Seniors
We at Collier Home Care (CHC) want you to stay safe during this challenging period of hurricanes and COVID-19. CHC is...