Kidney Disease Services Result In Lasting Care For Elders In Los Alamitos

Is you or a loved one suffering from kidney disease or renal failure and would benefit from continual caregiving services in the home?

At A-1 Home Care in Los Alamitos, we provide kidney disease care solutions in the comfort of the home that are both affordable and exceptional. Our diverse senior care specialists come equipped with a pair of helping hands and a golden heart that are ready to serve at a moment’s notice.

Take a look below at some of the kidney care solutions offered at A-1 Home Care:

·         assistance with household tasks like dusting, vacuuming, dish-washing, laundry, mopping, taking out the trash, and bed-making  

·         assistance with yard work and gardening duties like watering plants, mowing the lawn, and raking leaves

·         assistance with personal services like bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting

·         wake-up and tuck-in services

·         transportation to and from medical appointments, renal dialysis treatments, and other existing engagements

·         delicious and nutritious meal preparation that’s always kidney-friendly

·         running errands like grocery shopping and picking up clothes from the cleaners

·         medication reminders and administration assistance

·         enjoyable conversation and companionship

·         special needs care

Our specialized caregiver options extend to elders from all walks of life, including Asian, Middle Eastern, Jewish, and European, providing consistent comfort that’s as permanent or as temporary as you need it to be.

If you would like more information about the exceptional elder care solutions available at A-1 Home Care, then contact a friendly caregiver by dialing (949) 650-3800 or (562) 929-8400 today. A-1 Home Care is proud to serve neighboring communities in Los Angeles and Orange County including cities like Seal Beach, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, and Cerritos.

Heart Attack Care Solutions Relieve Seniors Indefinitely In Los Alamitos

Suffering from a heart attack is a prospect that no one wishes to face—however, many seniors are forced to recover from a sudden heart attack that they were fortunate enough to live through.

In cases like these, A-1 Home Care in Los Alamitos provides leading heart attack care services that help prevent another one from occurring in the future. Our caregiver professionals help make life as easy as possible in the home with affordable and incredibly diverse elder care options that are bound to make life easier while putting less strain on the heart muscle.

A-1 Home Care has served Los Angeles and Orange County communities for more than 20 years already, providing leading caregiving services that also include kidney disease care, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, Lou Gehrig’s disease care, and others.

Some of the specific home care assistance that A-1 Home Care provides includes:

·         assistance with household chores like dusting, vacuuming, dish-washing, laundry, mopping, and bed-making

·         assistance with yard work and gardening duties like watering plants, mowing the lawn, and raking leaves

·         assistance with personal services like bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting

·         assistance with mobility

·         nutritious and delicious meal preparation that’s always heart healthy

·         medication reminders and administration

·         enjoyable conversation, activities, and companionship

·         transportation to and from medical appointments and other existing engagements

·         child care

For more information about A-1 Home Care and its leading caregiver options near you, contact a compassionate caregiver today by dialing (562) 929-8400 or (949) 650-3800. A-1 Home Care also serves neighboring communities that include Seal Beach, Cerritos, Whittier, Huntington Beach, and Long Beach.

Los Alamitos Provides Continual Care To Seniors In The Home

Do you have a loved one who requires continual care in the home, and would benefit from the most affordable 24 hour care options in Southern California?

A-1 Home Care in Los Alamitos provides diverse caregiver professionals who come out to the home and bring lasting care solutions to people of every ethnicity, including Jewish, Middle Eastern, Asian, and European. Whether a beloved senior needs help being fed, using the restroom, or getting out of bed, the helpful caregiving experts at A-1 Home Care delight in improving the lives of seniors from around Orange County and Los Angeles.

Some of the exceptional elder care services A-1 Home Care provides patients in need of round-the-clock 24 hour care include:

§  help with household maintenance including dusting, dish-washing, laundry, and vacuuming

§  help with yard work and gardening upkeep including mowing the lawn, raking leaves, and watering plants

§  help with bathing, dressing, going to the bathroom, and other personal services

§  running errands like grocery shopping and picking up clothes from the cleaners

§  medication reminders and administration

§  preparation of delicious and nutritious meals

§  enjoyable conversation and genuine companionship

§  transportation to and from medical appointments and other existing engagements

If you’d like to find out more about the live-in home care services that have led Los Alamitos and surrounding cities for decades, then contact a friendly caregiver at A-1 Home Care today by dialing (949) 650-3800 or (562) 929-8400. A-1 Home Care serves communities throughout LA and OC, including Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Cerritos, Long Beach, and Arcadia.

Cancer Care Options Provided In-Home To Seniors In Los Alamitos

As we age, the likelihood of incurring cancer increases and many seniors fall victim to it. Fortunately, cancer is not regarded as incurable as it once was, because medical technologies and treatments have improved to the point that cancer is very manageable when contained early.

At A-1 Home Care in Los Alamitos, seniors receive premium cancer care services at very reasonable prices in the comfort of their own home. That’s because A-1 Home Care’s elder care experts have years of experience and first-hand understanding of what it takes to help every senior they come across beat out whatever it is that’s keeping them down.

Take a look at some of the affordable home care services offered by A-1 Home Care's diverse senior care specialists below:

• help with general housecleaning tasks like dusting, laundry, dish washing, bed-making, and vacuuming
• help with yard work and gardening duties like mowing the lawn, raking leaves, and watering plants
• transportation to and from medical appointments and other existing engagements including radiation, chemotherapy, and other cancer treatments
• medication reminders
• healthy meal preparation
• enjoyable activities that meet the needs of every patient
• good companionship and conversation
• “brain games” meant to improve cognitive strength and combat the deteriorating effects of mental disease
• personal care services like bathing and dressing
• child care services
• pet care services

If you’d like to know more about the leading home care services available in Los Alamitos and surrounding areas, then give one of the helpful care givers at A-1 Home Care a call by dialing (949) 650-3800 or (562) 929-8400 today. A-1 Home Care has been serving elders throughout Orange County and Los Angeles for more 20 years already, including in cities like Century City, Arcadia, Burbank, Long Beach, and Laguna Beach.

Home Health Aides Provide Senior Care in Los Alamitos

Southern California is a fine place to be this summer. The breeze is nice and the water's fine, after all. Still, it is nice to get a change in sights and as is common during summer, many families in Los Alamitos are spending time away at another destination for a fun and restful vacation. The simple luxury of absorbing new sights, unfortunately, is often excluded only to families who are able to leave without having to worry about important things back home. Many times these important things include having to take care of a senior relative. Because they are more susceptible to disease and accidents, many seniors are not able to live without care and supervision. And since it can be even more difficult for them to travel, their caretakers must often settle with just staying at home in the summer.

We at A-1 Home Care understand the burdens that can come from caregiving and in light of this, we would like to offer these families a chance to relieve their responsibilities. By utilizing our Senior Care services, our customers can take a well deserving break without having to worry about their loved ones back home. Our senior caregivers, trained with 2 year or more of in home caregiving experience, are more than able to administer Senior Care along with other facets of care including Parkinson's Care, Companion Care and Heart Attack Care.

For more information, call our office at 562 929 8400 . Check out our website and like us on Facebook!

Caring for mom with Alzheimer's Disease/ Elder Law & Conservatorship

Quality of life of individuals with dementia depends more on the support and understanding of family, friends and non-medical professionals (such as caregivers) than health care providers. Memory loss is only one of the many signs of dementia, which include anxiety, anger and depression. Without knowing a loved one has dementia, closed family members and friends perceive such unwarranted outbursts or anger against them as personal attacks, or may accuse each other of wrongdoing based on statements made by a person with dementia. 

When Alzheimer has progressed to a stage in which the elder is unable to make basic decisions regarding food, shelter, health and self care, it is long time to appoint a conservator. Conservatorship is appointed to (usually) family members of trusted friends who can make decisions regarding the well being of an incapacitated loved one. 

A-1 Home Care has worked with elders and their conservators in Los Alamitos. We offer caregivers in Los Alamitos, Irvine, Anaheim, Newport Beach, Brea and other Orange County cities. Our live in caregivers are fully licenced, insured and bonded. 

To arrange in home elder care services, visithttp://www.losalamitosinhomecare.com/ or call 562-929-8400 now! And check out our Facebook!

Importance of working out with MS/ A-1 Home Care Los Alamitos

No matter what stage your multiple sclerosis (MS) is in, you can benefit from exercise. Many studies have shown that seniors and elders with advanced MS can reap the benefits of physical activity. Regular exercise can help improve:

• Heart health
• Physical strength
• Bladder and bowel function
• Feelings of fatigue and depression
• Overall attitude
• Participation in social activities

When you have multiple sclerosis, exercise doesn't have to be something intense or lengthy. Moderate exercise, like brisk walking, for 20 minutes a day can give you the same benefits as intense workouts that leave you tired and sweaty. You should base your workout on your unique needs, and change it every few months to avoid plateaus. And if you've heard that exercise can trigger a relapse, that's a myth. No studies have shown that exercise leads to an increase in disease activity or an MS relapse. Please remember to consult your doctor before starting any exercise program.

A-1 Home Care has 24 Hour Care Services for Seniors and Elderly has provided over 20 years of dedicated care for elders in Los Alamitos, Irvine, Anaheim, Newport Beach, Brea and other Orange County cities. Our live in caregivers are fully licenced, insured and bonded. Our agency is A+ rated with the BBB and we are well known for our superior Elder Care, After Surgery andAlzheimer in home care services.

To arrange in home elder care services for multiple sclerosis, visit http://www.losalamitosinhomecare.com/ or call 562-929-8400 now! 

Post Colon Surgery Meals/ After Surgery Caregiving in Los Alamitos

Patients who have undergone recent bowel surgery should follow a special diet that will decrease the work their bodies must do to digest food. This special diet is a temporary way of eating and a doctor will advance the diet to include other items when it is appropriate.

Start with clear liquids that are necessary to assess the resected bowel's function during post surgery period. If these items are tolerated by the patient, slowly advancing her to a diet that is low in fiber and fat will allow for adequate nutrition while reducing stress on the gut during digestion.

• Beverages: Staying hydrated is important following surgery. Stick to fruit and vegetable juices without pulp, water, and Gatorade. Avoid caffeinated beverages, prune juice, and other drinks with dietary fiber.
• Dairy Products: Because the gut may produce fewer enzymes for milk digestion after surgery, limit dairy to 2 servings (2 cups) daily, as tolerated. Lactaid tablets may be necessary for intolerance. Choose low-fat or fat-free products. Avoid full-fat dairy and cream-based soups.
• Grains, Breads, and Cereals: Fiber in whole grains, breads and cereals will cause slower movement of food through the gut, resulting in irritation. Select white bread, pasta, crackers, and refined cereals (i.e. cornflakes, Cream of Wheat) when preparing meals.
• Fruits and Vegetables: Choose canned and cooked fruits and vegetables without the skin. Raw cantaloupe, melon, watermelon and bananas are okay; other raw fruits are too fibrous for the gut to break down effectively following surgery.
• Meats and Meat Alternatives: Protein is important for healing. Look for tender/skinless chicken and turkey, white fish, and lean cuts of meat (remove visible fat). Avoid fried foods as well as luncheon meats that are high in fat. Eggs (not fried), egg substitutes, and tofu are also excellent sources of protein.
• Miscellaneous: Cook with non-stick sprays or use moist cooking methods (boiling, braising) instead of using oils or butters. Choose low-fat condiments and seasonings, as tolerated.

Preparing smaller, more frequent meals with the above foods will be easier to digest than three larger ones. Meeting with a registered dietitian is always recommended to maximize intake based on individual needs.

 A-1 Home Care has provided daily living assistance for Los Alamitos Veterans and their spouses since 1991. We offer caregivers in Los Alamitos, Irvine, Anaheim, Newport Beach, Brea and other Orange County cities. Our live in caregivers are fully licenced, insured and bonded.

To arrange in home elder care services, visit http://www.losalamitosinhomecare.com/ or call 562-929-8400 now!

Wartime Veterans and Widows may be eligible for VA Benefits

The Veteran's Administration is the second largest agency in the federal government, yet provides little known benefits for elderly or disabled veterans. To qualify for Veteran's Benefits, such as basic pension and Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefit, one must have:

1. Served at least one day of a 90 day minimum military service during wartime
2. Need caregiving for activities of daily living
3. Be disabled OR over 65 years old

Applying for the VA Benefits can be a long and confusing process. A-1 Home Care provides free consultation services to aid wartime vets and widows in filing for their entitled packages. Information is available on veteranaid.org. You can read more about this process in the New York Times article titled, "A Little Known Benefit for Aging Veterans."

A-1 Home Care has provided daily living assistance for Los Alamitos Veterans and their spouses since 1991. We offer caregivers in Los Alamitos, Irvine, Anaheim, Newport Beach, Brea and other Orange County cities. Our live in caregivers are fully licenced, insured and bonded.

To arrange in home elder care services, visit http://www.losalamitosinhomecare.com/ or call 562-929-8400 now!

Senior Care for Respite in Los Alamitos

Are you taking care of your mom or dad while balancing your own life? You probably need a break. A-1 Home Care has Los Alamitos Senior Caregivers who provide skilled care for your elderly loved ones. Even our live-in caregivers need respite days once in awhile to recharge emotionally and physically. For busy family members who are senior caregivers, this is a bigger need.

Whether your loved one suffers from Alzheimer, Parkinson disease, or other afflictions we will deliver a caregiver with the proper qualifications to your door. We offer care in Los Alamitos, Irvine, Anaheim, Newport Beach, Brea and other Orange County cities. We are well known for our superior Elder Care, After Surgery and Alzheimer in home care services.

To arrange in home elder care services, visit http://www.losalamitosinhomecare.com/ or call 562-929-8400 now!

Live In Home Care in Los Alamitos

As seniors grow older, skin loses the ability to retain moisture, causing dryness and flakiness. this is exacerbated by certain cancer treatments and medications. WebMD offers tips to combat this pesky problem. Be sure to let your live in caregiver know how to best care for your skin with the following suggestions:

Take short, warm showers
Moisturize your body
Use a fumidifier in the winter
Wash with gentle cleansers
Use sunscreen

Dry skin isn't fun for anyone and is easily remedied. A-1 Home Care arranges live in caregiving for elders in the cities of Los Alamitos, Irvine, Anaheim, Newport Beach, Brea and other Orange County cities. We are well known for our superior Elder Care, After Surgery and Alzheimer in home care services.

To arrange in home elder care services, visit http://www.losalamitosinhomecare.com/ or call 562-929-8400 now!

Los Alamitos Elder Care for Arthritis Pain and Depression

It's not surprising to find severe arthritis pain increases depression in seniors and the elderly.  What is surprising is the alternative treatments that can help alleviate chronic osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis pain.

Everyone knows moderate exercise, especially movements to improve flexibility and strengthen joints, helps lower arthritis pain and swelling.  But in addition to physical exercise, seniors and elders suffering from pain and depression should try massage therapy, getting enough rest and eating a healthy diet.  Webmd.com also suggests people with depression listen to classical music for an hour a day to minimize both pain and feelings of depression. For more information on unsuspected reasons of depression, watch the slideshow "Sneaky Depression Triggers as You Age" on Webmd.com. 

Hiring a Caregiver, Home Helper or Senior Companion to help with housecleaning, shopping, laundry and other chores will also take some of the stress from your life, both physically and emotionally.  A-1 Home Care Agency has been helping disabled, seniors and elderly living in Los Alamitos, Irvine, Anaheim, Newport Beach, Brea and other Orange County cities since 1991.  We are well known for our superior Elder Care, After Surgery and Alzheimer in home care services.

To arrange in home elder care services, visit http://www.losalamitosinhomecare.com/ or call 562-929-8400 now!