Yearly Archives: 2016

Jun 2, 2016

Benefits of Being Social

2016-06-02T13:26:39-04:00June 2nd, 2016|Aging Seniors, Home Health Care|

Making friends and getting involved socially applies throughout our entire lives, and seniors are no exception. Although it can be difficult to remain social when you're bedridden or in need of constant medical care, it is possible! Check out the following ways that everyone can use in order to stay socially active, courtesy of Champion Home Health [...]

May 26, 2016

Boost Brain Health

2016-05-26T08:27:32-04:00May 26th, 2016|Senior Health Care|

Maintaining a brain-healthy lifestyle is important for everyone, especially as people age. According to Psychology Technology, the aging brain can shrink as the space between neurons begins to wither away. Dopamine, a key neurotransmitter, affects the brain’s reward center and influences individual’s responses to emotions as well. Dopamine also plays a role in regulating movement. The aging [...]

May 20, 2016

Recommended Vaccines for Seniors

2016-05-20T08:53:27-04:00May 20th, 2016|Home Health Care, Medication Management|

Vaccines are not just for kids. It's important for adults to get vaccines, as well. Ask your doctor about the ones listed below, and any others you may be curious about. Champion Home Health Care for Brevard County, which aims to provide compassionate and expert senior home care, has the following vaccine suggestions for seniors: Flu Vaccine [...]

May 12, 2016

Key Nutrients for Eye Health in Seniors

2016-05-12T08:53:10-04:00May 12th, 2016|Health Care, Senior Living|

Champion Home Health Care, dedicated to providing expert home health care in Brevard County, FL, recommends the following foods that will help boost eye health. Seniors suffering from conditions such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and cataracts will benefit from these food that contain Vitamins C and E, zinc, lutein, omega-3 fatty acids, and zeaxanthin. Greens [...]

May 5, 2016

Adult Child and Aged Parent Living Together Again

2016-05-05T22:13:10-04:00May 5th, 2016|Aging Seniors, Caregivers, Elderly Senior Care, Family, Home Health Care, Senior Health Care, Senior Living|

   I’m seeing a trend in South Florida towards the return of multiple family generations living together again. This type of living situation was historically common up until about the 1950’s. However, the population trend in Florida was traditionally boosted by retirees relocating here, without their adult children. So it is unusual to see generations of families [...]

Apr 27, 2016

Questions You Should Ask Aging Parents

2016-04-27T08:45:38-04:00April 27th, 2016|Senior Health Care|

Courtesy of your Melbourne FL senior health care specialists, the following are suggestions on the types of questions you should ask your elderly parents concerning long-term and end-of-life decisions. Planning ahead is the smart way to go, even though that means asking questions you may not wish to address yet. If you can’t take care of yourself [...]

Apr 19, 2016

Coping with Long-Distance

2016-04-19T10:50:10-04:00April 19th, 2016|Health Care, Uncategorized|

Many adults that have an aging relative receiving home health care live one or more hours away. Sometimes it can be difficult to check in with your loved ones, and to discuss the caregiving that is going on with the home health provider. Courtesy of the your Melbourne FL senior home health care and trained nursing staff, [...]

Apr 14, 2016

Fun Spring Activities for Seniors

2016-04-14T09:09:01-04:00April 14th, 2016|Aging Seniors, Assisted Living|

Many seniors get medical permission to spend time outdoors in the spring once the weather turns warmer. Even bedridden seniors can take advantage of the season with surprise visits from friends and by witnessing the natural beauty outside their window. At Champion Brevard Home Health Care we provide compassionate, well-qualified private duty caregivers to keep your loved [...]

Apr 11, 2016

Matching Clients & Caregivers

2016-04-11T09:42:33-04:00April 11th, 2016|Caregivers|

The trained home care and nursing staff at Champion Brevard Home Health Care offers a full spectrum of senior home health care services in Melbourne, FL. We provide compassionate, well-qualified private duty caregivers to keep your loved one healthy, safe, and happy. To assign clients to the best caregivers for them, we do so in a way [...]