It’s tough to stay connected with aging parents who live out of the area. Whether that’s across town or across the country, finding time to have a meaningful exchange with a family member can be a challenge. If you find yourself talking about the weather and the price of gas every time you call, it’s time to [...]
Most seniors want to age in place at home. We all get that, right? Home – with our own stuff, familiar surroundings, negotiable floor space (most of the time), and plenty of privacy. But what about when a family has concerns about safety, mobility, and the ability of a loved one to complete activities of daily living? [...]
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 [...]
Finding senior health care for your loved ones isn't a choice to take lightly. When it comes to making certain they're taken care of, you need to know all of your options! It's no surprise that there are many options for home nursing care for your loved ones, but that doesn't mean that they are all equal. [...]
Being a primary caregiver is never an easy task. No matter who you are, seeing a loved one in decline is hard and brings a host of challenges with it. You always want the best for those you love and this is why Champion Home Health Care takes so much pride in the home health care services [...]
There is never a better time to start caring for yourself in a healthy way than this very moment. You can start to take proactive steps towards a healthier balance between caring for family members and yourself. It is so very easy to let your needs slide as a caregiver and here at Champion Home Health Care [...]
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 [...]
March is focused on many topics which easily encompass or are relevant to the heading of home health care. Our most recent blog focused on social workers and how they are such an essential part of the home health care village. Often serving as liaisons and referral sources, social workers work hand in hand with home health [...]
