If you've been wondering if it's time to seek help for your loved one, you might need some direction and advice. Your senior loved one depends on you to make the right choices, so getting educated is a priority for moving forward. When it comes to deciding on when your loved one needs help, it's never really [...]
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 [...]
The truth of the matter is that anyone at any age is susceptible to developing cardiovascular disease. In fact, cardiovascular disease is the reason behind 1 out of every 3 deaths in the United States each and every year. It kills more Americans every year than all forms of cancer combined. If you have been reading this [...]
Loneliness, there is nothing heartbreaking than loneliness. Many senior citizens face this as their years go on. They usually go from a busy house with a loud family, but slowly those sounds begin to fade. Many people find this silence or lack of surrounding activity difficult. This is where having a pet in the home may just [...]
Something is off, you feel it. You just cannot put your finger on why you do not feel well. Maybe it was the spicy food from last night? Perhaps you are stressed about an upcoming event. Maybe the pressure in your chest will pass. Why the sweating? Why the feelings of nausea? Should you call for help [...]
Flu season is officially here and it is most likely going to be one of the worst ones we have seen in years. Thus far, statistics show that the rates of infection this season, 2017-2018, are the highest we have seen since 2009 when Swine Flu had become a pandemic. Another troubling stat is that we are [...]
November is National Diabetes Month and here at Champion Home Health Care, we want to share this valuable information with all of the seniors and caregivers that we know. Diabetes affects over 30 million Americans. According to the American Diabetes Association, almost twenty-six percent of those over the age of 65 have already been diagnosed with this [...]
It is no secret that many seniors enjoy time in their gardens. From luscious indigenous foliage beds to colorful annuals and perennials or vegetable patches, gardening is something that brings a wealth of happiness and joy to baby boomers and beyond. A meta-analysis conducted by Preventative Medicine Reports found that gardening provides many benefits. This study analyzed [...]
Champion Home Health Care, dedicated to providing expert home health care in Brevard County, FL, recommends the following foods that will help boost eye health. Seniors suffering from conditions such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and cataracts will benefit from these food that contain Vitamins C and E, zinc, lutein, omega-3 fatty acids, and zeaxanthin. Greens [...]
