Ways to Take Care of Your Loved One While Maintaining a Personal Life

Taking care of a loved one who has a high level of needs can take a serious toll on your physical, emotional and mental health.  Among the highest level of needs requiring nursing tasks, cancer, diabetes, lung disease and surgery wounds rank at the top, according to a report on Caregiving in the US (2015).  All too often, caregivers must sacrifice their social lives and personal needs to care for a chronically ill spouse, sibling or parent.  Family 24 hour caregivers lose a sense of identity and over time, they withdraw from social circles and experience depression.  Many of them do not want to place loved ones in an assisted facility out of feelings of guilt, so they take on the burden entirely upon themselves.

24-Hour In-Home Care to the Rescue

Caring for a loved one does not have to be taxing or expensive.  A-1 Home Care in LA County provides affordable, high quality 24-hour care for all types of conditions, such as Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis, Arthritis, Parkinson’s, Lou Gehrig’s, and Kidney Disease.  With a live-in caregiver, you can kick back and relax.  There’s no need to feel guilty because your loved one will not have to be consigned to a residential care facility; you get all the perks of non-medical assistance in the comfort of your own home!  Round-the-clock caregiver assistance includes the following:

• Cooking
• Cleaning
• Laundry
• Bathing
• Grooming
• Personal care
• Transportation
• Patient lifting and transferring
• Medication reminders
• Prescription pick-ups
• Errands
• Grocery shopping
• Social visits to friends, family and local senior centers
• Companion care

100% Trustworthy Elder Care That’s Licensed, Bonded and Insured

If you want to take a vacation, you can rest assured that your elderly loved ones are in good hands!  A-1 Home Care is one of the few licensed, bonded and insured agencies in California, meaning your loved ones are protected from scam artists, predators, theft and fraud.  For over two decades, we have provided excellent senior care services and home care services for adults with disabilities.  We thoroughly investigate all professional references and conduct extensive criminal background checks for your safety and peace of mind.

Looking for high quality in-home care?  Call A-1 Home Care (310) 657-8780 or visit www.lainhomecareservice.com for services in Hollywood, Glendale, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Malibu, Beverly Hills and surrounding cities in LA County.

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5 Tips for a Safe Environment to Avoid Fall Hazards in Your Home

Seniors are incredibly susceptible to falls at home due to limited mobility issues caused by arthritis, osteoporosis, neurological conditions, muscle weakness, and other common difficulties associated with aging.  Fall injuries have long-term impact on seniors’ health, worsening current health conditions and even creating new problems such as blood clots in legs, pneumonia and pressure ulcers. The good news is that fall injuries are totally preventable if the following precautionary measures are taken:

• Have a live-in caregiver around to check the house for possible hazards such as overturned rugs, cords or dim lighting.
• If you live in a two-story home and there’s a bedroom downstairs, have your elderly loved one stay in the downstairs bedroom.
• A 24-hour companion care aide should accompany your loved one when bathing or showering, especially if your loved one has difficulty moving and getting up. The caregiver can offer partial assistance by standing by with minimal assistance or give full assistance if the elderly person cannot move at all.
• Install extra guardrails along the hallway and stairways.
• Put non-slip shower mats in the bathtub so your elderly loved one won’t slip and fall in the shower.

You can find high quality and affordable 24 hour companion care with A-1 Home Care.  Round-the-clock assistance entails assistance with meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, bathing, grooming, personal care and more.  As Benjamin Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

About A-1 Home Care

A-1 Home Care is a licensed, bonded and insured home care agency based in Southern California.  Since its inception in 1991, we have delivered exceptional senior care and in-home care services to families in LA County.  As one of the few state-licensed agencies in California, A-1 Home Care protects your loved ones from predators, scam artists, theft and fraud.  Each caregiver who walks through our doors is extensively screened for their criminal background and DMV record clearance.  All professional references are verified.  Talk to one of our care managers today about an elder care plan that fits your budget!

For affordable senior care, call A-1 Home Care (310) 657-8780 or visit www.lainhomecareservice.com for services in Hollywood, Glendale, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Malibu, Beverly Hills and surrounding cities in LA County.

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Taking a Look at Lou Gehrig’s Disease through an NFL Player’s Eyes

In the gut-wrenching, heart-moving documentary Gleason, which opened in theatres last month, Steve Gleason made a film about his struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.  The former NFL New Orleans football star wanted to produce something for his unborn child so that his son can remember his father’s former glory before the progressive disease would take over.  ALS was coined “Lou Gehrig’s disease,” after a famed baseball player Henry Louis “Lou” Gehrig, who played for the New York Yankees from 1923 to 1939.  ALS is a motor neuron disease that destroys an individual’s ability to speak, swallow, and eventually, breathe.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care with Compassion

ALS is a slow progressive and fatal disease that is characterized by muscle twitching, muscular stiffness, and muscles shrinking in size.  The cause of Lou Gehrig’s remains unknown, but there is a lot of support for families who have a loved one with Lou Gehrig’s, such as A-1 Home Care in LA County.  The average survival rate for patients with ALS is 3 years after the initial diagnosis; some may live as long as 10 years after the onset.  You and your loved ones can benefit from 24 hour ALS Care, such as assistance with feeding, meal preparation, light housekeeping, bathing, grooming, and transportation to medical appointments in your area or beyond.

About A-1 Home Care

A-1 Home Care is a licensed, bonded and insured home care agency dedicated to providing safe and secure in-home care for seniors and their entire families in LA County.  Being bonded and insured means that our caregivers have to go through a criminal background screening before they’re allowed to care for the elderly.  The advantage of hiring a caregiver through a reputable agency such as A-1 Home Care is that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will only release criminal history to a qualifying organization such as state-licensed agencies, schools, law enforcement agencies and non-profit organizations.  The DOJ will not release criminal records to private families should they decide to hire a caregiver on their own.  Protect your elderly loved ones and yourself by talking to an experienced care manager about your loved one’s needs at home.  Customer satisfaction is 100% guaranteed!

For affordable ALS care, call A-1 Home Care (310) 657-8780 or visit www.lainhomecareservice.com for services in Hollywood, Glendale, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Malibu, Beverly Hills and surrounding cities in LA County.

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Los Angeles In-Home Care for Seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Alzheimer’s is a disease, and dementia is an umbrella term for an array of symptoms.  Oftentimes Alzheimer’s and dementia are used interchangeably but they are not the same.  Alzheimer’s is an incurable disease that includes symptoms of dementia such as cognitive impairment, memory loss, and speech impairment.  In addition to symptoms of dementia, Alzheimer’s hallmark is the presence of aggressive behavior, personality changes, and cognitive confusion, among many other symptoms.  Dementia symptoms are also present in other diseases, such as Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.  Regardless of what type of dementia your elderly loved one may have, there is help.  A-1 Home Care offers affordable dementia care for seniors in all parts of Los Angeles County.

 

Live-In Care for the Elderly

The need for 24-hour in-home care is growing at an exponential rate, especially in LA County.  Many family caregivers carry the burden alone.  Women are cutting back on work hours, and if they are single moms or divorced mothers with full-time jobs, adding the responsibility of elder care to their plate is simply overwhelming.  The care managers at A-1 Home Care will help you find a solution to reduce your caregiver stress so you can take care of both your elderly loved one and yourself.  Live-in care includes assistance with light housekeeping, cooking, cleaning, bathing, personal care and more.

 

About A-1 Home Care

A-1 Home Care has been taking care of seniors and their families for over two decades!  When it comes to selecting someone to take care of your elderly loved ones, we take talent recruitment very seriously.  A-1 Home Care is a licensed, bonded and insured agency that thoroughly prescreens every single caregiver, certified nurse aide, home health aide and licensed vocational nurse for your safety and security.  You have our round-the-clock support from a 24-hour hotline to live-in caregiver services for 365 days a year.  You can finance high quality senior care at the most competitive prices in LA County!  A-1 Home Care also accepts Veteran Benefits and long-term care insurance.

 

For affordable and reliable caregiving services, call A-1 Home Care today (310) 657-8780 or visit www.lainhomecareservice.com for more information about services in Beverly Hills, Malibu, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Manhattan Beach, Culver City, Hollywood and other surrounding cities.

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Benefits of Swimming for the Elderly

Summer is here, and the pool is a fantastic way to stay cool and get some exercise for everyone young or old.  However, swimming is especially beneficial for seniors because of the long list of health benefits unmatched by other forms of exercise like jogging or walking. The buoyancy of water removes the stress on the joint compare to other exercises, perfect for seniors to exercise with. Due to the need to move most muscle groups during the exercise, swimming is a great way to retain muscle mass and strength for seniors as they age. In addition to improving muscle mass, swimming can also improve bone strength to help prevent bones from fracturing easily.  Lastly, swimming is an effective exercise to maintain a good heart health and prevent blockage of the arteries.

Our caregivers here at A-1 Home Care can handle different home care scenarios.  We will gladly help with range or motion, exercise, meal preparation,  light housecleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, transportation, and other in home care needs. Depended upon since 1991, A-1 Home Care understands the important we play in our community. That is why we personalize each home care service, catering to Alzheimer’s Care, Bipolar Care,  After Surgery Care,  Arthritis Care, Parkinson’s Care, Diabetic Care, Cancer Care, Post Stroke Care, and Hospice Care.  You can find our service around Los Angeles,  in the cities of  Westwood, Stuidio City, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Altadena, Torrance, Encino, Calabasas, Malibu, or any other cities.

For service inquires, contact our office at 310-657-8780 today, or you may visit our Los Angeles In Home Care website and follow us on Facebook!

June is National Safety Month

June is National Safety Month, and each year, the National Safety Council works to raise awareness about various safety issues that include drug abuse, slips and falls, distracted driving, as well as summer/heat safety.  Since A-1 Home Care is  a senior home care agency, we want to focus more on the senior safety side of the discussion.

Slips and falls is one of the most common cause of head injuries, bone fractures, and other accidents among seniors.  It can be attributed to their weakened muscles and bones structure, vision problems, and other senior ailments.  The important to do under these circumstances is to get rid of cluster and any tripping hazard at home, install mats or surfaces that lower risk of slipping, as well as handrails and chairs in the shower to improve safety.  Normal day to day activites should not be dangerous for seniors, and we want everything to learn about and recognize the hidden danger around a senior’s home.

A-1 Home Care in Los Angeles strives to provide highest quality in home care services in your area.  Regardless of the health condition, we thoroughly search for the right caregiver to attend to the needs, schedules and requirements of the individual, offering the most customized service that helps improve their quality of lives. Dedicated senior services include Alzheimer Care, Kidney Disease Care, Arthritis Care, Diabetic Care, Incontinence Care, Heart Attack care, and more.  We have caregivers all over Los Angeles, including Westwood, Santa Monica, Burbank, Sierra Madre, Studio City, Glendale, La Canada, and surrounding communities.

Call us now for a quote and details about our services at 310-657-8780, visit our website at Los Angeles In Home Care or stay connect with us on Facebook!

Fun Facts and Figures Pertaining to Father’s Day

Father’s Day is fast approaching, to gain more insight on why we should be celebrating and appreciating the millions and millions of fathers out there, we want to share some facts and figures about dads and Father’s day.

1. Being a single parent is difficult. While single parents are dominated by single mothers, single fathers still account for 2 million of the single parents last year.
2. There are over 15,000 hardware stores around this country.  If your father is a handy person, there are plenty of places to choose from to purchase a gift of handy tools.
3. IN 2013, there are slightly over 210,000 stay at home dads in the United States caring for over 430,000 children, and it is becoming a growing trend for fathers to stay home as well.
4. Not to say children loves their mother more, but Americans spend 41% more on Mother’s Day than Father’s Day according to Wall Street Journal.

All dads should be appreciated whether they are single parents, stay at home dads, or one that fixes all the problems around the house. The fact that we are spending drastically more on Mother’s day is a reminder for us to show more appreciation for our fathers, not through spending more money, but by loving them them more.

Our caregivers here at A-1 Home Care are able to prepare a variety of healthy meals of seniors, in addition to their support  in incontinence care, medication supervision, light housecleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, transportation, and other in home care needs. Providing reliable caregivers for two decaes, we know how to find expert caregivers in  Alzheimer’s Care, Bipolar Care,  After Surgery Care,  Arthritis Care, Parkinson’s Care, Diabetic Care, Cancer Care, Post Stroke Care, and Hospice Care.  All over Los Angeles County, we are proud to offer our services to clients in the cities of  Westwood, Stuidio City, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Altadena, Torrance, Encino, Calabasas, Malibu, or any other cities.

For service inquires, contact our office at 310-657-8780 today, or you may visit our Los Angeles In Home Care website and follow us on Facebook!

Memorial Day Events to Honor the Fallen

To honor those who have fallen during military service, Memorial Day is a day for the nation to commemorate the sacrifice our military personnel have done to fight for our freedom in this country.  If you live in the Los Angeles area, here are some events shared with us by NBC Los Angeles that you can attend to pay tribute to this important day.

• Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade – This will be the 25th anniversary of this parade, and it is suitable for all ages with a parade beginning at 10:30 in the morning.
• The Queen Mary – You know it as the ship that is docked in Long Beach, but did you know that the Queen Mary was the largest and fastest troopship during the World War II? Visit the Queen Mary and learn about its history at the World War II, and active and retired military personnel get free admission on Memorial Day!
• USS Iowa – This World War II battleship anchored at the Port of Los Angeles is hosting a Military Appreciation Day to commemorate Memorial day
• Los Angeles National Cemetery – It is holding its annual Memorial Day ceremony at 10:30 am

These are just some events around Los Angeles on Memorial Day, there are many other ways you can spend Monday to remember and honor those who have fallen.

One way A-1 Home Care in Los Angeles is helping our veterans is by providing them with the highest quality in home care services we can offer.  Regardless of the condition they are in, we can find a caregiver who can cater to the needs, schedules and requirements in order to provide individualized service that helps improve their quality of lives. Dedicated services include Alzheimer Care, Kidney Disease Care, Arthritis Care, Diabetic Care, Incontinence Care, Heart Attack care, and more.  We have caregivers all over Los Angeles, including Westwood, Santa Monica, Burbank, Sierra Madre, Studio City, Glendale, La Canada, and surrounding communities.

 

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Mother’s Day Gift Idea – Home Care Service for Elderly Parents

When your mother is getting up in age, their ability to do normal activities of daily living tend to diminish.  However, when it becomes a burden to do some of these tasks, it might be a good idea to find home care help for her to avoid unnecessary strains and injuries that can set them back during their retirement years.  As The Seattle Times suggests, offering help at home is one of the best gift that anyone can give for an elderly mother because it allows them to stay independent and comfortable at home, and it enables them to age in place without moving to a nursing home.  Furthermore, home care is direct and versatile that caters to an individual’s needs.  As a result, home care is growing in popularity over other long term care options when it comes to senior care.

If you are looking for home care service for your elderly mother this Mother’s Day, A-1 Home Care can find the perfect caregiver for your needs.  Our company has been around for over two decades, and our caregivers all have at least 2 years of professional caregiving experience as well as CPR & First Aid certification.  We also make sure they are compassionate and dedicated to helping seniors to improve their quality of life, offering great relief for the seniors and their loved ones with assistance in meal preparation, housecleaning, laundry, medication reminder, health & safety monitoring, transportation, and more.  More importantly, we individualize each senior service so it caters to the specific needs, schedules and requirements of our customers.  A-1 Home Care offers both live in caregiver as well as hourly senior helper to seniors living in Los Angeles County, and we are especially proud to have a diverse team of caregivers and service that allows seniors to enjoy aging in place.

Inquire about home care service form A-1 Home care today by calling us at 310-657-8780 today, or visit www.lainhomecareservice.com for more info.

March is Save Your Vision Month!

Our vision not only allows us to see and appreciate things, but it is also important for us to avoid things and prevent injuries and danger.  Aging is one of the causes for vision problems in elder, and there are a list of vision problems from cataracts to presbyopia, glaucoma to corneal diseases. Not only are seniors not seeing things as they used to, other parts of their bodies are also losing strength.  When you combine it all, these vision problems can potentially be very dangerous for some seniors. So let’s this March be the month to encourage your loved ones, young or old, to visit their eye doctor and keep their eyes and vision as healthy as possible.

If your loved ones are experiencing vision impairments, then A-1 Home Care can provide the assistance they need to stay safe at home. Since 1991, A-1 Home Care has provided seniors with in home care services to care for their well-being. Unlike assisted living centers, our caregivers are able to provide direct, one-on-one caregiving for seniors in the comforts of their home. Senior Care Services from A-1 Home Care include Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care, Kidney Disease Care, Arthritis Care, Diabetic Care, Incontinence Care, Heart Attack care, and much more. Let our experience caregiver provide the best in home care services in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, don’t let vision impairment impair your quality of life anymore!

Inquire about home care service at 310-657-8780 today, or visit www.lainhomecareservice.com and our Facebook page!

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