We are fortunate to live in a warm climate, but this does not mean that temperatures do not dip on occasion creating chaos for many on the Space Coast. We all know that younger children and pets are especially vulnerable to the cold. We take special steps to cover our fragile tropical plants and even keep our [...]
To be a caregiver is to put the needs of others before your own. It means countless hours taking care of another person, often at the expense of forgoing your own needs for a day, a week, a season, a decade, or more. It means giving selflessly to a family member, neighbor, or loved one no matter [...]
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 [...]
Flu season is officially upon us and if last year was any indication we are could be in for a devastating year. The 2017-2018 flu season was one of the worst seasons on record. It was even designated “high severity” amongst all age groups. According to the Centers for Disease Control, influenza-like-illness, referred to as ILI, began [...]
Worldwide, it is estimated that approximately 50 million people of all ages suffer from Alzheimer’s, a debilitating brain disease. If trends continue, this number will skyrocket to 75 million by the year 2040. Alzheimer’s disease is the most widespread form of dementia and every 3 seconds, someone is faced with a diagnosis. As the sixth leading cause [...]
If you had the opportunity to prevent a life-threatening illness, would you do it? If you knew the steps to take, simple yet powerful steps, to ensure longevity and heart health, would you make it a priority? New numbers just put out by the Centers for Disease Control regarding heart disease and stroke have shed light upon [...]
If you are the primary caregiver for someone who needs assistance, how can you tell when it is time to bring in professional home health care in Melbourne, FL? What if you are responsible for an elderly parent but live out of town or state? How do you know when to employ the services of a caregiver [...]
Let’s talk prevention for a moment. No matter your age or current health status, there are steps you can take to assist you in the prevention of certain diseases and illnesses. How you eat makes a difference. Your activity level certainly lends itself to the prevention of certain ailments. Your mindset and emotional well-being are also important [...]
Champion Home Health Care truly cares for our patients. We want them to have the best experience with us that they can and we want to be able to lend advice where we can. We understand that things can get misplaced and piled up when you live in a home for many years. This week we want [...]
When looking for someone to provide in-home health care, you first need to think about who you can trust.
