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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Seniors (and everyone) with hearing loss find it frustrating and challenging in varying degrees to communicate effectively with other people. This strains conversations and prompts less social engagement and interaction, which increases risk for emotional and mental health consequences. Use the proper communication techniques outlined below so your loved ones with hearing loss can remain an active [...]
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 [...]
Burns are a household hazard, and the risk for suffering from them increases when people get distracted or have medical issues that prevent them from moving around safely. The trained home care and nursing staff at Champion Brevard Home Health Care, in Melbourne, FL, is dedicated to providing a safe environment and caring for your senior loved [...]
