Today’s seniors are more tech savvy than ever. The need for communication and the swift changes that have occurred in the technology sector in the last decade alone have necessitated a need for devices like smart phones, personal home computers, and more. Although seniors are not as into technology as their younger counterparts, recent data from The [...]
August 19, 1988 was a significant day in our nation’s history, a day that many are not even aware exists. On this day, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the necessity for an official day celebrating the seniors here in our country. Proclamation 5847 declared August 21 as National Senior Citizen Day. In an eloquent statement, President Reagan formally [...]
Health care certainly has changed over the years. Gone are the days of home visits. Nowadays, there are specialists for every condition, and while this is a great thing it can make doctor visits complex. In past years simple blood work and x-rays could be taken care of in-house rather than at a lab in a different [...]
Champion Home Health Care recently discussed the importance of having a PHR, personal health record. This is a collection of your personal health history including doctor visits, medications, blood work, procedures, etc. Having all of this information in one place helps you stay an informed consumer and allows you to make the best decisions regarding your health. [...]
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 [...]
In our last few blogs, Champion Home Health Care has been exploring and sharing ways to stay healthy in the new year. We outlined ways to incorporate exercise and all the wonderful benefits you could reap, from reducing arthritic pain to improving digestion. Adding 30 minutes of exercise daily helps aid in
Sometimes it is hard to consider the fact that our parents are aging. If you do not live close by or you have relocated to another state, perhaps you are growing concerned about their welfare or ability to stay living independently at home, especially if a spouse is deceased. A phone call may put you temporarily at [...]
During the holidays, we focus on celebration, food, friends and family. However, this festive time of year can make some people feel melancholy. Psychology Today explains this occurrence: “Yet often our anticipation and excitement turns into feelings of depression, commonly called holiday blues. Symptoms can include headaches, insomnia, uneasiness, anxiety, sadness, intestinal problems, and unnecessary conflict with [...]
At Champion Home Health Care we like to keep you and your loved ones informed regarding current issues relating to the aging members of your family. In a previous post, we discussed numerous ways in which to age healthily. Despite one’s best efforts and intentions, sometimes health issues present themselves as an emergency, such as a fall [...]
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the Golden Years as, “The late years in someone’s life; the time of life when someone is old; the years of retirement normally after 65.” When you hear the term “The Golden Years,” hopeful longings of retirement, travel, grand parenting, rest, and relaxation pop into the minds of seniors. Although there are a lot [...]
