Senior Living

Nov 10, 2016

Awareness in November

2016-11-10T08:01:18-05:00November 10th, 2016|Home Care Assistance, Senior Living|

At Champion Home Health Care, we assist seniors by offering services that focus on peace of mind for not only the patient, but the family and caregivers also. Our senior home health care services cover a full spectrum of care levels, from 24-hour care to veteran care. We offer trustworthy and quality at home care focused on [...]

Oct 25, 2016

“Snow Birds” That Need Medical Attention

2016-10-25T12:01:06-04:00October 25th, 2016|Assisted Living, Caregivers, Elderly Senior Care, Health Care, Home Care Assistance, Home Health Care, Senior Living|

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, [...]

Oct 24, 2016

Lewy Body Dementia

2016-10-24T11:21:32-04:00October 24th, 2016|Home Care Assistance, Senior Living|

At Champion Home Health Care, we anticipate that life is getting back to normal for Brevard County residents after Hurricane Matthew. We hope our website, blog, and Facebook page provided you with useful information before, during, and after the hurricane. We like to keep you informed on relevant issues in the community and supply pertinent information regarding [...]

Sep 29, 2016

Caregivers Need Vacation Too

2016-09-29T12:25:49-04:00September 29th, 2016|Caregivers, Elderly Senior Care, Family, Home Care Assistance, Home Health Care, Senior Health Care, Senior Living|

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 [...]

Sep 26, 2016

Role Reversal

2016-09-26T12:25:04-04:00September 26th, 2016|Senior Living|

It is a hard adaptation to make when an adult child must act as a parent to an adult family member. How do you step in and tell the person who raised you that they may need assistance, that you have noticed a decline in his or her health or that safety has become a concern, especially [...]

Aug 17, 2016

Impact of Isolation on Seniors

2016-08-17T13:44:41-04:00August 17th, 2016|Elderly Senior Care, Senior Living|

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 [...]

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 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 [...]