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martyred for her beliefs at Syracuse in the fourth century.While the tall candles are tradition, they have lately been replaced by electric versions, as to not cause a holiday disaster!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.

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!