Don’t underestimate the value and versatility of Private Duty Home Care. With a persistent assumption of being cost-prohibitive, Private Duty often gets dismissed as an option without considering all the benefits. While Private Duty is key to aging at home for the long term, its ability to save the day in short-term situations may be its most [...]
There is no getting around it – it is HOT here in Florida. Nutrition and hydration are an important focus for everyone, particularly for seniors. Fresh, healthy food can be expensive but good menu planning can make eating right affordable. Not sure what food to prepare to help beat the heat? Keeping healthy snacks on hand, limiting access [...]
Aging comes with a unique set of challenges. Life happens and rolling it with it can be a series of struggles and changes. Bringing up private care in the home might be an uncomfortable conversation, but staying at home without safety precautions? That’s definitely a non-starter. Women are leaving the workforce to care for aging parents. The dual responsibilities of [...]
Older adults want to stay at home. Nearly 90% of seniors want to stay at home as they age, making home care services of all kinds necessary to support safety and independence. When you are considering services to help an aging loved one stay at home, get familiar with the services that are available. Also, understanding how they can [...]
The holidays can be a tough time of year for seniors. Whether they are separated from family by distance or overwhelmed by the increase in daily visitors, older people can find the holidays emotionally difficult. Reminiscing about good times gone by or traditions that have faded away can lead to depression and feelings of isolation. Often referred [...]
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 [...]
We’ve just stepped foot into the new year and what a refreshing feeling it is to have a year full of prospects and promise ahead of us! It’s a great opportunity to reflect on the past year and set goals and accomplishments for the upcoming one. In retrospect, how did the past year bode for you? Are [...]
The holidays are definitely a time of joy for most of us. Families gather together to enjoy one another. Memories are both shared and made. However, the jubilance that we often feel at the opportunity to gather together also causes stress, significant stress, for many. In fact, Healthline put out a study in 2015 that found sixty-two [...]
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 keeping [...]
No one likes the thought of their aging loved one going to a nursing home, but it is something that is going to need to be discussed. Before making that choice, you should know there are more options out there for seniors, such as home health care, for you to consider. Not only does this mean that your loved [...]
