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 [...]
Got a free afternoon? Why not give dancing a whirl? Just because you are above a certain age doesn’t mean you can’t bust a move. Now, there may be leveling degrees of ability when it comes to dancing, but that doesn’t mean seniors can’t dance. Dancing has many benefits not just for seniors, but for everyone. At [...]
Life and time have a beautiful yet tragic relationship. Time passes quickly, and so does life. You start out life usually with parents who worry over and take care of you. Then, as time passes, those roles slowly reverse. As you grow older so do your parents, and you begin worrying over and taking care of them. [...]
An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be devastating for both patients and their caregivers. It changes the course of life, but this does not mean that quality of life is over. Medical advancements, including drug therapies and other treatment options that address behavioral and cognitive changes, are making a huge impact and improving quality of life. If you or [...]
Did you know that March was National Kidney Month? This is a great time to think about the health of your kidneys. The kidneys play a vital role in overall health by assisting your body infiltrating your blood. These two small organs are located just under the rib cage and to each side of the spinal cord. [...]
Gertrude Jekyll, horticulturalist extraordinaire and creator of over 400 gardens throughout her lifetime once said, “The lesson I have thoroughly learned, and wish to pass on to others, is to know the enduring happiness that the love of a garden gives.” Doris Day once noted, “…I find beauty in my garden.” There is no doubt about it, [...]
There are so many incredible things that come along with aging. As the year's progress, knowledge is amassed. Relationships are strengthened and often times people begin to realize what is truly important. What an incredible time to be alive and thrive! Naturally, as our bodies age so does the likelihood of needing to take prescription medications to [...]
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 [...]
February is the month set aside to shower those we love with heart-shaped candies and boxes of chocolates. However, did you know that February is also National Heart Month and a great time to make changes that will positively impact your heart health? Champion Home Health Care has the privilege of assisting seniors throughout Melbourne, FL and [...]
