Finding caregivers for your senior loved ones can be a stressful task. If you're feeling overwhelmed, just know that you aren't alone. The good news? Champion Home Health Care of Brevard County is here to help. With top-notch experienced and well-qualified staff, you can rest easy knowing that your loved ones are in good hands. One of the [...]
Have you heard the term Senior Home Care but aren't quite certain what it means? Don't fret, Champion Home Health Care of Brevard County is here to explain all about how it and how it can help you and your loved one! If you have someone in your life that needs quite a bit of medical help [...]
You are sniffly and feel like your energy is slowly draining away as the clock ticks by. What in the world is going on? Should you take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for this headache or do you let it pass? Is that cough you are experiencing due to allergies, it is Florida after all, or is it something [...]
There’s been a slight change in the weather; can you feel it? We’ve gone from sweltering to sweater weather in the blink of an eye here in Melbourne, FL. Who knows how long this cool blast will last but we will definitely take advantage of it. Residents of Brevard County know that often times the concept of [...]
This week we will discuss very basic ways you can make your home more accessible and user-friendly for your senior family members/friends.
It is important to plan ahead when you are traveling to and fro with your loved ones who have special accommodations or needs. You do not want to just fly by the seat of your pants when traveling with your senior.
Seniors are savvier than ever. They are utilizing technology at incredible rates and are taking their new-found freedom post-retirement to travel and see the world. In fact, one of the many reasons people choose to retire is to enjoy more personal and leisure time. A 2016 survey by Willis Tower Watson surveyed over 4,000 seniors aged 65 [...]
August 19, 1988 was a significant day in our nation’s history, a day that many are not even aware exists. On this day, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the necessity for an official day celebrating the seniors here in our country. Proclamation 5847 declared August 21 as National Senior Citizen Day. In an eloquent statement, President Reagan formally [...]
Health care certainly has changed over the years. Gone are the days of home visits. Nowadays, there are specialists for every condition, and while this is a great thing it can make doctor visits complex. In past years simple blood work and x-rays could be taken care of in-house rather than at a lab in a different [...]
Champion Home Health Care recently discussed the importance of having a PHR, personal health record. This is a collection of your personal health history including doctor visits, medications, blood work, procedures, etc. Having all of this information in one place helps you stay an informed consumer and allows you to make the best decisions regarding your health. [...]
