One of the reasons families choose in-home care is flexibility. A parent may need a few hours of help one week and...
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Does Medicare Pay for In-Home Care in Florida?
If you are helping an aging parent or loved one remain safely at home, one of the first questions you may have is:...
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 Healthy Aging Tips for Seniors: 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...
How COVID-19 Changed Home Care: Safety Lessons That Still Matter Today
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way families think about home care safety. During the height of the pandemic, masks,...
Tips for Keeping Your Home Clean and Sanitized
Keeping a home clean is about more than appearances. For older adults, maintaining a clean and well-organized living...
How Seniors Can Stay Social and Connected at Home
Staying socially connected is an important part of healthy aging. Yet for many older adults, maintaining those...
Happy National Nutrition Month!
Healthy eating is important at every age, but good nutrition can become especially important as we grow older....
When Is 24/7 In-Home Care the Best Option?
Not everyone who needs help at home needs care around the clock. For many older adults, a few hours of assistance with...
Top 7 Benefits of Senior Care at Home
For many older adults, staying at home means staying connected to familiar routines, surroundings, neighbors, and the...
Finding the Right Caregiver in Naples, FL: How to Find the Best Fit for Your Loved One
Finding someone to help an aging parent or loved one at home is about more than finding a person who is available....