Yearly Archives: 2016

Aug 8, 2016

Senior Arcades

2016-08-08T17:06:40-04:00August 8th, 2016|Senior Health Care, Senior Living|

Arcades are games for kids, right? Not just kids anymore! Many seniors are finding arcades have considerable therapeutic value. There is a difference in atmosphere for senior arcades compared to kid ones. Senior arcades are not overrun by packs of children. They are refitted specifically for the elderly. For seniors, prizes match the new intended player base [...]

Aug 1, 2016

Energy Boosting Tips for Seniors

2016-08-01T14:10:36-04:00August 1st, 2016|Senior Health Care, Senior Living|

Some days you feel more energy than other days. Aging brings with it many challenges, including muscle stiffness and loss of energy. However, sometimes exhaustion is also related to diet, activity levels, and mood. Seniors will especially benefit from improved nutrition and activity. For more energy and a better feeling of health overall, read and incorporate into [...]

Jul 20, 2016

De-cluttering 101

2016-07-20T12:21:21-04:00July 20th, 2016|Elderly Senior Care, Medication Management, Senior Living|

Champion Home Health Care, based in Melbourne, FL, is dedicated to providing your senior loved ones with high-quality care. Below, we offer information on de-cluttering. It’s a process that’s important for everyone, particularly seniors. Check out the information below, and then contact us to help your family! Homes become filled with belongings and items full of memories [...]

Jul 14, 2016

Feeding Tube Considerations

2016-07-14T12:11:38-04:00July 14th, 2016|Aging Seniors, Home Health Care|

Life and death decisions are tremendously stressful for families. One such dilemma is choosing or refusing an artificial tube for feeding an individual who develops dysphagia, an inability to swallow, or who refuses anything by mouth. Dysphagia and failure to eat frequently develops in the end stages of Alzheimer’s patients. In the absence of a living will [...]

Jul 12, 2016

Fall Risk Factors for Seniors

2016-07-12T08:27:47-04:00July 12th, 2016|Senior Living|

June was Home Safety Month. Courtesy of expert home health care provider Champion Home Health Care, based in Melbourne, FL, below is information on keeping seniors healthy by reducing their fall risk. Falls are the leading cause of injuries, including those that lead to death, for people aged 65 and older. There are preventable steps for this [...]

Jun 27, 2016

Sandwich Generation

2016-06-27T15:50:06-04:00June 27th, 2016|Elderly Senior Care, Health Care|

Champion Home Health Care for Brevard County, which aims to provide caring, expert senior home care in Melbourne, seeks to explain a common term related to caregiving below. The "sandwich generation" refers to an adult caregiver who is "sandwiched" between caring for their older parents and their own children. Life expectancy rates are increasing due to the [...]

Jun 20, 2016

Analyzing the Relationship Between the Patient, the Family, and the Home Health Caregiver

2016-06-20T12:21:59-04:00June 20th, 2016|Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Caregivers, Elderly Senior Care, Family, Health Care, Home Care Assistance, Home Health Care, Senior Health Care|

Analyzing the Relationship Between the Patient, the Family, and the Home Health Caregiver Medication Management "Will you send the same aide all the time?" is one of the most frequent requests made to home health care managers. Patients and families place great priority on consistency, reliability, and familiarity of caregivers. In fact, if the total [...]

Jun 20, 2016

A Champion for Seniors

2016-06-20T09:23:19-04:00June 20th, 2016|Aging Seniors|

Champion Home Health Care, based in Melbourne, FL, is dedicated to providing your senior loved ones with high-quality care. We like to think of ourselves as a ‘champion’ for seniors. We’d like to take a moment and review what we can offer you and your family. Take a moment and check out the information below, then contact [...]

Jun 14, 2016

Nursing Services

2016-06-14T08:11:41-04:00June 14th, 2016|Home Health Care, Senior Health Care|

Champion Home Health Care, based in Melbourne, FL, offers a wide range of services to care for seniors in their homes. Below, we are highlighting the skilled nursing services we provide. Take a moment and check out this information, and then contact us to help you and your family! Champion offers different types of services, tailored to [...]