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
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 and cabbage, green…Read More
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 to cover all hand surfaces. Rub h…Read More
You've probably heard in the news lately that Florida will fine businesses $5,000 per person for requiring proof of vaccination. Those reports are regarding violations of Florida Statute Sec. 381.00316, effective as of July 1, 2021. That law prevents businesses from requiring that patrons or custome…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