Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. (Read that again.) Adult daycare, private duty home care, and assisted living are not the enemy. Caregivers are worthy of the time and energy needed for self-care. Help does not equal failure. How can we make it easier for caregivers to ask for assistance? In general, many people [...]
There is just something about music. Within the first few notes of a song, we can be transported back to a place and time that we haven’t thought of in years. The beat can move us, body and soul, like nothing else we experience in a day. Music is magic for the older mind. From memories to [...]
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 [...]
No one looks forward to the day when they have to make decisions about the healthcare options for their aging loved ones. The key to approaching this difficult time is to find ways the show your support the best way you can. Millions of people all around the world arrive at a point in their life where [...]
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 [...]
Finding a way to tell your elderly loved one that it’s time to consider hiring a caregiver isn’t easy. In fact, it's one of the things that adults tend to struggle with the most. If you're worried about how to talk to your aging parent or loved one about getting the home health care that they need, try to [...]
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 [...]
