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Private Duty Home Care in Florida

Private duty home care is private-pay, one-on-one help at home: bathing, meals, companionship, and steady support on your schedule. Here is what it costs in Florida and how families actually…

Jun 7, 2026

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Caregiver sharing a laugh with an elderly woman during 24-hour home care in Tampa, Florida

May 27, 2026

Home Health vs. Home Care vs. Hospice: What’s the Difference?

Home care, home health, and hospice get used interchangeably but mean very different things. A plain-English guide to what each…

Home caregiver attending to an elderly woman in her Southwest Florida kitchen during in-home care

May 27, 2026

How to Pay for Home Care in Florida: Medicare, Medicaid, VA & Insurance (2026 Guide)

A plain-English guide to the five ways Southwest Florida families pay for in-home care: private pay, long-term care insurance, VA…

U.S. military veterans saluting the American flag, representing the VA Community Care Network home care services in Fort Myers Florida

May 25, 2026

Memorial Day in Southwest Florida: Honoring Our Veterans and the Ones Who Didn’t Come Home

Memorial Day lands heavy for aging veterans who came home when friends did not. A Southwest Florida home care team…

Home caregiver from A Perfect Choice greeting a smiling elderly woman at the front door of her home

May 19, 2026

How to Find Home Caregivers Near You in Southwest Florida

How to find trusted home caregivers near you in Southwest Florida. What to look for, red flags to avoid, what…

A Perfect Choice companion caregiver sitting supportively next to an elderly man in his Florida home

May 19, 2026

Companion Care for Elderly in Southwest Florida: The Complete Guide

A complete guide to in-home companion care for elderly seniors in Southwest Florida. What it is, what it costs, who…

Hurricane satellite view from space showing a large swirling storm over the ocean, illustrating the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season threat to Southwest Florida

May 19, 2026

Hurricane Season Prep for Southwest Florida Seniors: A 2026 Family Guide

A practical 2026 hurricane prep guide for senior families in Southwest Florida. Florida Special Needs Registry, two-week medication stockpile, evacuation…

May 6, 2026

Happy National Nurses Week 2026: Honoring the Nurses of Southwest Florida

National Nurses Week runs May 6 to 12. A heartfelt thank you from A Perfect Choice Home Care, plus six…

Mother's Day 2026 — A Perfect Choice Home Care Southwest Florida

May 5, 2026

Mother’s Day with an Aging Mom in Southwest Florida

Heartfelt Mother's Day 2026 ideas for an aging mom in Fort Myers, Naples, Sarasota & SW Florida, gifts, outings, dementia…

Home caregiver checking on the comfort of a senior client during in-home care in Southwest Florida

Mar 15, 2025

How Much Does Home Care Cost in Florida?

Home care in Southwest Florida runs about $25 to $35 an hour. Here's what affects pricing, how it compares to…

Friendly home care nurse waving and smiling, representing the compassionate caregiver team at A Perfect Choice Home Care in Florida.

Feb 1, 2025

Home Care vs. Assisted Living: Which Is Right for Your Parent?

An honest comparison of home care and assisted living, when each option makes sense, what they cost in Florida, and…

Caregiver helping a senior client at home in Southwest Florida

Jan 10, 2025

What to Expect During Your First Home Care Visit

Starting home care? Here's exactly what happens from the first phone call through the first day, and how to make…

Compassionate caregiver providing companion care to a senior at home

Nov 27, 2024

The Vital Role of Respite Care

Respite care gives family caregivers the break they desperately need. Here's why it matters, who it helps, and how to…

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