Arcades are games for kids, right? Not just kids anymore! Many seniors are finding arcades have considerable therapeutic value. There is a difference in atmosphere for senior arcades compared to kid ones. Senior arcades are not overrun by packs of children. They are refitted specifically for the elderly. For seniors, prizes match the new intended player base [...]
Some days you feel more energy than other days. Aging brings with it many challenges, including muscle stiffness and loss of energy. However, sometimes exhaustion is also related to diet, activity levels, and mood. Seniors will especially benefit from improved nutrition and activity. For more energy and a better feeling of health overall, read and incorporate into [...]
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. In the United States alone, there are nearly 15 million Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers. You can join us in honoring them by sharing a personal tribute message!
Analyzing the Relationship Between the Patient, the Family, and the Home Health Caregiver Medication Management "Will you send the same aide all the time?" is one of the most frequent requests made to home health care managers. Patients and families place great priority on consistency, reliability, and familiarity of caregivers. In fact, if the total [...]
Champion Home Health Care, based in Melbourne, FL, offers a wide range of services to care for seniors in their homes. Below, we are highlighting the skilled nursing services we provide. Take a moment and check out this information, and then contact us to help you and your family! Champion offers different types of services, tailored to [...]
Maintaining a brain-healthy lifestyle is important for everyone, especially as people age. According to Psychology Technology, the aging brain can shrink as the space between neurons begins to wither away. Dopamine, a key neurotransmitter, affects the brain’s reward center and influences individual’s responses to emotions as well. Dopamine also plays a role in regulating movement. The aging [...]
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 [...]
Courtesy of your Melbourne FL senior health care specialists, the following are suggestions on the types of questions you should ask your elderly parents concerning long-term and end-of-life decisions. Planning ahead is the smart way to go, even though that means asking questions you may not wish to address yet. If you can’t take care of yourself [...]
