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Creating a Safe Home Environment for a Loved One with Dementia
A home safety checklist for dementia patients that covers falls, wandering, and kitchen risks, plus when to get an RN home safety assessment in SW Florida.
Medication Management in Dementia Care: A Guide for Families
A practical guide to managing your parent's medications with dementia, daily tools and safety steps, plus how to know when reminders alone aren't enough.
Dementia Behavior Cheat Sheet for Families
A quick-reference guide to common dementia behaviors like aggression, paranoia, and hallucinations, what drives them, and ways to respond to them at home.
Activities for Dementia Patients
What activities help someone with dementia, how to pick the right one for her, and how it changes as things progress. From HCC's RN-led dementia care team.
Managing Sundowning in Dementia
Sundowning dementia symptoms are common and don't mean your mom is getting worse. Learn what causes it, how long it lasts, and what helps her calm down.
What Daily Dementia Care Really Involves
Daily dementia care covers more than most families realize, from sundowning to medication to safety. Here's what it actually takes to manage it well from a distance.
What Is 24-Hour Dementia Care?
Learn what 24-hour dementia care looks like in practice, when it becomes necessary, and how Home Care Collective structures round-the-clock care in SWFL.
What Does In-Home Dementia Care Cost?
A real breakdown of what in-home dementia care costs in Naples, Florida: hourly rates, monthly schedules, memory care comparison, and what insurance covers.
What Is Private Pay Home Care?
Private pay home care in Naples and Southwest Florida costs $32-$37/hour. Learn what Medicare and LTC insurance actually cover, and what your options are.
Questions to Ask a Home Care Agency Before Hiring
Learn the types of questions you should ask a home care agency before you hire one, and understand what the responses mean when it comes to their care.