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 [...]
One of the things that make the Florida lifestyle so unique is the many residents who call Brevard County home during the cooler months up North. We certainly experience an influx of people calling Melbourne home for part of the year, many of which have been an integral part of the fabric of Brevard. They have purchased [...]
A cold snap can occur anytime, even in Melbourne, FL, as we were recently a witness to. Seemingly out of nowhere the temps dropped and Brevard County became a winter wonderland. Were you prepared? Did you have the necessary clothing items and appropriate shelter to make it through comfortably? While our Northern neighbors may scoff at the [...]
There is something about a story. Something that catches our hearts and refuses to let us go. Have you ever been enraptured by tales of times gone by? Have you ever sat with an older adult and listened to an account of their youth told by them? Memories give flesh and bone to what stories really are [...]
As the Christmas holiday rapidly approaches, we are all busy trying to find the best gifts for the people we care about. This is the time of year when the kindness and generosity of those around us come into clear focus. Each of us looks for ways to celebrate those who have had a meaningful impact on [...]
The holiday season is one that is usually filled with family, friends, and food. This season is one that many look forward to all year long. It can also be a time of extreme stress, especially for homebound seniors and their caregivers. According to Prevention.com, 90% of us actually feel very stressed out during this time. For [...]
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 [...]
