At the end of 2021, the Census Bureau reported that more than 55 million Americans are age 65 or older. Florida also happens to be one of the most populated by these senior citizens, sharing one-fourth of these older Americans with California and Texas. Most of these people want to age in place, but providing private care in the [...]
Worldwide, it is estimated that approximately 50 million people of all ages suffer from Alzheimer’s, a debilitating brain disease. If trends continue, this number will skyrocket to 75 million by the year 2040. Alzheimer’s disease is the most widespread form of dementia and every 3 seconds, someone is faced with a diagnosis. As the sixth leading cause [...]
An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be devastating for both patients and their caregivers. It changes the course of life, but this does not mean that quality of life is over. Medical advancements, including drug therapies and other treatment options that address behavioral and cognitive changes, are making a huge impact and improving quality of life. If you or [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Champion Home Health Care is in the business of championing to keep your senior loved one aging safely, happily, and healthily at home all while providing peace of mind for the family. Our multitude of in home health care services are designed to help seniors and their families. We also strive to disseminate relevant information, keeping you [...]
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. In the United States alone, there are nearly 15 million Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers. You can join us in honoring them by sharing a personal tribute message!
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 [...]
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia, and causes a slow reduction in memory as well as thinking and reasoning skills. Although there are top warning signs and symptoms, remember that each individual may experience these signs in varying degrees. Disruptive Memory Loss: One of the most common signs of Alzheimer's is memory loss that disrupts daily [...]
