Oftentimes, aging goes hand-in-hand with physical challenges. Many seniors experience difficulty walking, arthritis, loss of vision and more. But just because your senior loved one is not as spry as they used to be does not mean they can’t experience some form of vacation, trip or activity this summer! At Champion Home Health Care we pride ourselves [...]
The summer months are almost here in Brevard County. This means extra time with family and friends enjoying one another and taking advantage of the incredible activities that Melbourne, FL has to offer. While summer is a time that many look forward to all year long, it is also especially important to know how to recognize the [...]
Spring has sprung in Brevard County, Florida and Champion Home Health Care not only focuses on keeping seniors happy, healthy, and safely aging in the comfort of their own home, but we thrive on sharing information benefiting our elder population. So, while the birds are chirping, blooms sprouting, and the hours of sunlight extending longer, we have [...]
It’s officially spring. Easter is around the corner. Birds are chirping. Dandelions are popping up on lawns. The weather is warm and sunny in Brevard County, Florida. Spring is a great time to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather, but what if you still feel lethargic like a hibernating bear? Champion Home Health Care, your full-spectrum [...]
So far in the month of March, we have honored many of the essential people involved in home health care. Champion Home Health Care is appreciative of the social workers, certified nurses and qualified caregivers who assist us in our mission of providing peace of mind to families who want to keep their senior loved ones in [...]
March is focused on many topics which easily encompass or are relevant to the heading of home health care. Our most recent blog focused on social workers and how they are such an essential part of the home health care village. Often serving as liaisons and referral sources, social workers work hand in hand with home health [...]
Our last few posts have been focusing on Alzheimer’s disease, from the symptoms and signs to the possible steps to take as the disease progresses. The National Institute of Aging suggests that as many as 5 million Americans may have Alzheimer’s, a progressively degenerative brain disease with cognitive and behavioral changes ranging from mild in the beginning [...]
The nation celebrates the work of social workers during the month of March, and at Champion Home Health Care we want to honor them too! Social workers are an intrinsic part of our quest to keep aging, rehabilitating, and convalescing loved ones safe, healthy, and tranquil within the familiar atmosphere of his or her own home. Social [...]
Our last few blog articles have been focused on Alzheimer’s disease and the signs and symptoms associated with this progressive disease. AD (Alzheimer’s disease) mainly effects brain functions involving thinking, personality, behavior, and memory. Although some of the symptoms of the early symptoms of AD mirror normal aging, Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of the [...]
The Alzheimer’s Association released statistics in 2016 stating 1 in 9 seniors over the age of 65, or 5.4 million people in the United States, are living with Alzheimer’s disease. With so many seniors afflicted with this disease, more and more families, facilities, spouses and caregivers are faced with caring for individuals with this progressive neurodegenerative disease [...]
