Life and death decisions are tremendously stressful for families. One such dilemma is choosing or refusing an artificial tube for feeding an individual who develops dysphagia, an inability to swallow, or who refuses anything by mouth. Dysphagia and failure to eat frequently develops in the end stages of Alzheimer’s patients. In the absence of a living will [...]
Champion Home Health Care, based in Melbourne, FL, is dedicated to providing your senior loved ones with high-quality care. We like to think of ourselves as a ‘champion’ for seniors. We’d like to take a moment and review what we can offer you and your family. Take a moment and check out the information below, then contact [...]
Making friends and getting involved socially applies throughout our entire lives, and seniors are no exception. Although it can be difficult to remain social when you're bedridden or in need of constant medical care, it is possible! Check out the following ways that everyone can use in order to stay socially active, courtesy of Champion Home Health [...]
I’m seeing a trend in South Florida towards the return of multiple family generations living together again. This type of living situation was historically common up until about the 1950’s. However, the population trend in Florida was traditionally boosted by retirees relocating here, without their adult children. So it is unusual to see generations of families [...]
Many seniors get medical permission to spend time outdoors in the spring once the weather turns warmer. Even bedridden seniors can take advantage of the season with surprise visits from friends and by witnessing the natural beauty outside their window. At Champion Brevard Home Health Care we provide compassionate, well-qualified private duty caregivers to keep your loved [...]
Children can be very curious about physical changes and demeanor alterations, especially when they notice this about a family member. Children also ask remarkably frank questions about these changes. "Why can't Grandpa remember my name?" "Why does that lady have to take care of Grandpa?" "What's wrong with Grandpa?" "When will Grandpa get better and play with [...]
From the desk of Kim Champion: Speed Up Recovery After Surgery If you are planning to have surgery, now is the time to pre-plan your recovery phase. "After-care” is a very important. While you are with the doctor, you have the added protection of the hospital environment or the doctor’s out-patient facility. The scary part is when [...]
From the desk of Kim Champion: Do you migrate to Florida for the winter season? The weather is great, but what happens if you become ill? The fact is that many “snow birds” do not have a Florida physician. When a problem develops with your health, it snowballs into other dilemmas. Other than calling 911 for the [...]
written by Sandee LaMotte and Stephanie Smith Tallahassee, Florida (CNN) - Sandy Halperin closes his eyes. His expression is pensive, his mouth slightly upturned. Memories, like glints of light, dance inside his mind -- a kind of neural film strip. It is 1962. He is in a small neighborhood pharmacy in Springfield, Massachusetts. His father, the pharmacist, [...]
Written by Emma Dickison When I was 17, the matriarch of my family, my grandmother, suffered her fifth stroke. Afterward, her mind was still sharp, but physically she was never the same. She needed care 24 hours a day. In the summers and on holidays, we would drive to Kentucky from our home in Florida to spend time with [...]
