Christmas traditions around the Words: Sweden/ A-1 Home Care wishes a Happy Christmas!

The Christmas season in Sweden begins with the Saint Lucia ceremony. Before dawn on the morning of December 13th, the youngest daughter from each family puts on a white robe with a red sash. She wears a crown of evergreens with tall-lighted candles attached to it. She wakes her parents, and serves them with coffee and Lucia buns. The other children accompany her. The boys dress in long white shirts and pointed hats.
 
This charming custom goes back to Lucia, a Christian virgin martyred for her beliefs at Syracuse in the fourth century.While the tall candles are tradition, they have lately been replaced by electric versions, as to not cause a holiday disaster!

A-1 Home Care provides last minute holiday caregiving services for families in Sierra Madre. Let us know if you have any special or travel related arrangements required!

We at A-1 Home Care provide services in Sierra Madre, Pasadena, Altadena, La Crescenta, Alhambra, Rosemead, Arcadia, El Monte and Monterey Park. We hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Call 626-287-0250 or visit http://www.sierramadreinhomecare.com/ to arrange for care today.

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time for families- and time honored family recipes. However, it can be a time to try out new recipes as well. Though not as obvious as the turkey, Thanksgiving appetizers play a starring role in game day festivities. Here is a Food Network recipe to whet your appetite before the big meal. 

Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip by Alton Brown

Ingredients
1 cup thawed, chopped frozen spinach
11/2 cups thawed, chopped frozen artichoke hearts
6 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
Boil spinach and artichokes in 1 cup of water until tender and drain. Discard liquid. Heat cream cheese in microwave for 1 minute or until hot and soft. Stir in rest of ingredients and serve hot.

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/hot-spinach-and-artichoke-dip-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback

A-1Home Care arranges at home caregiving in Sierra Madre. We are A+ rated with the BBB and a member of the NCPC. We provide free in home assessments and face to face interviews. Call to day for same or next day service in Sierra Madre, Pasadena, Arcadia, Alhambra, Altadena, La Crescenta-Montrose, La Canada Flintridge, San Gabriel, Rosemead, El Monte and Monterey Park.
Call  626-287-0250 to arrange Senior Care Visit us at http://www.sierramadreinhomecare.com/elder_care.html to learn more about Elder Care Services

Hospice Caregivers in Sierra Madre



In medieval times, hospices were places that lodged, fed and comforted weary travelers on long journeys. Today, hospices provide the same services for journeys of a different sort. A-1 Home Care provides end of life caregiving in Sierra Madre for dying adults and elders.

Even though the roots of the words "hospice" and "hospital" share lineage, hospices evolved just as hospitals became more scientific about curing patients.   Today, dying is considered a medical process that can be minimized with pain management techniques. A-1 Home Care supports elders in their decision to live at home.

A-1 Home Care provides services in Sierra Madre, Pasadena, Altadena, La Crescenta, Alhambra, Rosemead, Arcadia, El Monte and Monterey Park.

So if you need a little help to get through the day, call 626-287-0250 or visit http://www.sierramadreinhomecare.com/ now!

24 Hour Home Care for Senior & Elderly in Sierra Madre

An old adage says, "You are what you eat." This is true for everyone, especially for elders. We loved WebMD's article, "Eating for a Long Life." This handy list is a wonderful guideline for foods to eat. A good diet is a powerful tool against heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's and many other conditions. Ask your Sierra Madre Live In Caregiver to prepare some of these with you!

The longevity diet includes:
Foods full of antioxidants
Extra virgin olive oil
Berries
Fresh veggies
Fish
Beans

A-1 Home Care provides Sierra Madre Live In Caregivers in the cities of  Sierra Madre, Pasadena, Altadena, La Crescenta, Alhambra, Rosemead, Arcadia, El Monte and Monterey Park.

So if you need a little help to get through the day, call 626-287-0250 or visit http://www.sierramadreinhomecare.com/ now!

Senior Respite Care in Sierra Madre

 It's painful to see a senior you love experience a chronic illness. Diseases like cancer or alzheimer are slow to develop and highly emotional. When you're a family caregiver who is with your ill parents or spouse day in and day out, you tend to internalize the struggle of your senior loved one which can develop into caregiver stress or burnout. A-1 Home Care highly recommends hiring a Sierra Madre Senior Caregiver to provide respite care.

A-1 Home Care hires and screens experienced, good natured Senior Caregivers who are skilled with caring for elderly people with chronic or terminal illnesses. Our caregivers emphasize a positive attitude and environment to keep an aura of healthy cleanliness. We can take care of chores like cooking, laundry, bed making, bathroom assistance and more.

A-1 Home Care is an A+ rated nonmedical home health agency with over 20 years of experience in caregiving. We provide respite care assistance for seniors in Sierra Madre, Pasadena, Altadena, La Crescenta, Alhambra, Rosemead, Arcadia, El Monte and Monterey Park.

So if you need a little help to get through the day, call 626-287-0250 or visit http://www.sierramadreinhomecare.com/ now!

Non-Medical Home Care at Home in Sierra Madre

It's normal for you to feel tired and have more aches and pains as you age but there's no reason you can't continue to be active and enjoy life.  Sometimes you just need a little help.

Non-medical home care services are available for seniors and elderly who want to remain independent and have the freedom to live as they please.  Since 1991, A-1 Home Care has helped people just like you age in place with a 24 hour live in Caregiver, Companion, Home Health Aide or Home Helper at very reasonable prices.

Personal services include but aren't limited to help with cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal hygiene, medication reminders, companionship, incontinence care, shopping, pet care and changing bed linens.  Our reliable and friendly Caregivers can even drive you to doctor's appointments and get-togethers with friends.

A-1 Home Care also has Caregivers and Nurse Aides able to help handicapped and disabled individuals with lifting and transferring, physical therapy and mental stimulation.  We specialize in Elder Care, After Surgery Care and Post-Stroke Recovery and serve residents of Sierra Madre, Pasadena, Altadena, La Crescenta, Alhambra, Rosemead, Arcadia, El Monte and Monterey Park.

So if you need a little help to get through the day, call 626-287-0250 or visit http://www.sierramadreinhomecare.com/ now!

24 Hour In Home Cancer Care in Sierra Madre

Are you newly diagnosed with a form of cancer or a long time survivor requiring support? A-1Home Care is happy to help. We have experience providing live in assistance for elderly patients receiving treatment from breast cancer, testicular cancer, uterine cancer, lung cancer, stomach cancer and leukemia. Our supportive 24 Hour Caregivers can provide safe, licensed and insured drivers for transportation to the hospital or appointments. 

 

A-1Home Care has provided affordable at home caregiving in Southern California since 1991. We are A+ rated with the BBB and a member of the NCPC. We provide free in home assessments and face to face interviews. Call to day for same or next day service in Sierra Madre, Pasadena, Arcadia, Alhambra, Altadena, La Crescenta-Montrose, La Canada Flintridge, San Gabriel, Rosemead, El Monte and Monterey Park.

Call  626-287-0250 to arrange Senior Care
Visit us at http://www.sierramadreinhomecare.com/elder_care.html to learn more about Elder Care Services