Sometimes it is hard to consider the fact that our parents are aging. If you do not live close by or you have relocated to another state, perhaps you are growing concerned about their welfare or ability to stay living independently at home, especially if a spouse is deceased. A phone call may put you temporarily at [...]
During the holidays, we focus on celebration, food, friends and family. However, this festive time of year can make some people feel melancholy. Psychology Today explains this occurrence: “Yet often our anticipation and excitement turns into feelings of depression, commonly called holiday blues. Symptoms can include headaches, insomnia, uneasiness, anxiety, sadness, intestinal problems, and unnecessary conflict with [...]
At Champion Home Health Care we like to keep you and your loved ones informed regarding current issues relating to the aging members of your family. In a previous post, we discussed numerous ways in which to age healthily. Despite one’s best efforts and intentions, sometimes health issues present themselves as an emergency, such as a fall [...]
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the Golden Years as, “The late years in someone’s life; the time of life when someone is old; the years of retirement normally after 65.” When you hear the term “The Golden Years,” hopeful longings of retirement, travel, grand parenting, rest, and relaxation pop into the minds of seniors. Although there are a lot [...]
MEDICAL HELP FOR "SNOW BIRDS" Do you migrate to Florida for the winter season? The weather is great, but what happens if you become ill? The fact is that many “snow birds” do not have a Florida physician. When a problem develops with your health, it snowballs into other dilemmas. Other than calling 911 for the paramedics, [...]
At Champion Home Health Care, we believe in facilitating trustworthy and quality health care in the home setting. In some of our latest blogs, we have addressed how to recognize when a loved one may be ready for home health care and how to broach this topic with your loved one. Next it seems appropriate to try [...]
Once you have identified that your loved one is in need of home health care services like those provided by Champion Home Health Care it is then off to the next step, talking to your loved about accepting assistance. This is a touchy subject and must be positively presented by a united loving family for the best [...]
Even Family Caregivers Need Time Off As swarms of people from other states descend on Florida for fun in the sun, many Floridians are in desperate need of a vacation, themselves. The beauty of palm trees and the ocean are barely noticed by those caring for family members alone, without respite. With little hope of even a [...]
Most adults between the ages 65 and 85 have at least one chronic condition (heart disease, diabetes, cancer, or arthritis, for example). Because aging brings with it a variety of changes to people’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being, music therapy for seniors and their caregivers can be beneficial. Champion Home Health Care, serving Brevard County, aims to [...]
Seniors who live alone and don’t venture out into the community are often at higher risk for developing health problems and depression. Isolation is a serious health issue for seniors. Lonely seniors have greater incidences of obesity, cardiac disease, high blood pressure, depression, and diabetes than their more social peers. Below are some ways to prevent factors [...]
