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Breast Cancer in the Elderly: What You Need to Know
Breast cancer awareness has come a long way, but there's still much to understand, especially when it comes to the...
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...
Depression In Older Adults: How We Can Help
Due to Covid-19, most seniors are either staying home by choice and or greatly limiting their outings or are under...
The Effects Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Home Care
How has the Covid-19 pandemic affected home care and what is Collier Home Care doing to keep our clients and...
Steps To Sanitize Your Home
CDC guidelines recommend that we clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily to prevent the spread of...
Getting Together While Being Apart
While the CDC does recommend that everyone should stay six feet apart due to the COVID-19 pandemic, distancing...
National Nutrition Month: The Importance Of Healthy Eating
Happy National Nutrition Month! Created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month is a time...
Overnight Care Cases: When Is 24-Hour Care Beneficial?
Private in-home care can take different forms. There is personal care, where a caregiver comes to the individual’s...