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 Care has got you covered. As a …Read More
No matter your age, there is still so much to celebrate in life each day. Your golden years are chock-full of accumulated potential, friends, and events worth finding joy in each day. Collier Home Care in Naples, Florida, is here to talk about the four ways to fill the golden years of your life with…Read More
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 regular physical activity can increase…Read More
We, in southwest Florida, have been relatively lucky recently with hurricanes. Although we were hit by Irma in 2017 and Wilma in 2005, hurricane disasters have not been an annual event like in some other parts of the US. Still, one never knows when a hurricane might appear. So that we are able to ta…Read More
In recent years, statistics show that the majority of the elderly population in the United States would prefer to stay in their current home for long despite restrictions of aging, chronic illness, cognition, or disability. Home health aides with specialized training provide hands-on care to seniors…Read More
For a large number of people, admitting that they need help can be incredibly difficult. After a lifetime of doing things themselves, working for themselves, and managing all of the daily chores and responsibilities that occur, it’s understandable that someone wouldn’t want to give up control of…Read More
Caring for an aging loved one can be hard regardless of their physical or mental condition; but for seniors who have had a stroke, caregivers often take on considerable responsibility. Depending on the severity, stroke patients may face challenges with mobility, such as walking or using their arms, …Read More
The truth is that we are social beings; even those who like and need their alone time need some type of interaction with other people to keep their mind and body healthy. But for many elderly who live alone, who may not have a lot of family around, getting older is met with social challenges, in add…Read More
When the health of a loved one is on the fine line between being able to stay at home and needing to go to a nursing home facility, it causes an incredible amount of pain and heartache for the family. Of course, everyone wants a senior loved one to be able to stay at home, but when medical assistanc…Read More
“There needs to be an app that edits what I say versus what I want to say.” Blake Shelton According to a study done by the Pew Research Center, 96% of Americans own a cellphone of some kind, with 81% owning a smartphone. But many do not take advantage of all the features of the supercomputer tha…Read More