Leading Diabetic Care Options Abound In Sierra Madre

Diabetes affects approximately 16 million people in the U.S., with many of those afflicted being in the older generation.

At A-1 Home Care in Sierra Madre, seniors who suffer from diabetes can begin to feel better about their blood sugar levels when they encounter our specialized caregiving professionals who come out to the comfort of the home with a pair of helping hands and a golden heart that’s ready to serve.

A-1 Home Care provides many diabetic care solutions in the home, some of which include:

·         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 and other existing engagements

·         delicious and nutritious meal preparation that’s low in sugar

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

·         medication reminders and insulin assistance

·         enjoyable conversation and companionship

·         special needs care

Our in-home caregivers are extremely affordable and equally diverse, offering diabetic care services to elders from all walks of life, including Asian, Middle Eastern, Jewish, and European. It’s this dedication to versatility and adherence to excellence that has helped A-1 Home Care to gain and keep the trust of seniors from every ethnic background and economic influence since the home care agency’s inception more than 20 years ago.

Learn more about the exceptional elder care solutions available at A-1 Home Care by calling a compassionate caregiver today at (626) 287-0250 or (562) 929-8400. A-1 Home Care is proud to serve neighboring communities in cities like Pasadena, Altadena, San Marino, Glendale, and Burbank.

Diabetic Care Options Provide Lasting Comfort To Seniors In Sierra Madre

With your diabetes, you have pain, fatigue, and the constant thought in the back of your mind about when you need to take your insulin next. You’re tired of the everyday struggle that comes with the frustrating blood disorder—but what can you do about it?

At A-1 Home Care in Sierra Madre, elders of every ethnic background and economic identity, including Jewish, Middle Eastern, Asian, and European, receive diabetic care solutions in the comfort of their own home.

With diverse caregivers and affordable prices, it’s no wonder that A-1 Home Care has retained the honorable distinction as the non-medical home care agency of choice in Los Angeles and Orange County since its inception more than 20 years ago.

The senior care experts at A-1 Home Care provide help in the home that includes:

·         assistance with household responsibilities 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

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

·         medication reminders and administration assistance

·         enjoyable conversation, activities, and companionship

·         delicious and nutritious meal preparation

·         transportation to and from medical appointments and other existing engagements

·         special needs care

You can learn more about the caregiver options offered at A-1 Home Care when you call (562) 929-8400 or (626) 287-0250 and speak with a compassionate caregiver today. A-1 Home Care serves nearby communities in OC and LA including Monrovia, Arcadia, Pasadena, San Gabriel, and Glendale.

Seniors In Sierra Madre Receive Exceptional Live-In Care Services

Many seniors would benefit greatly from live-in care in the home, but believe that it would be too costly or wouldn’t offer the services they desire.

But at A-1 Home Care in Sierra Madre, seniors can receive the live-in care services they need at the most affordable costs found anywhere. Not only that, but the caregiving options offered are non-intrusive and allow seniors to be as independent as they need to be.

After all, A-1 Home Care understands the importance of enabling seniors in the home to do as much as they can, while always being nearby in case additional aid is warranted. It’s this dedication that has allowed A-1 Home Care to retain the top spot in Southern California home care for more than 20 years and counting.

The elder caregiving experts on staff provide home care solutions to communities across Los Angeles and Orange County. Some of the services they offer include:

·         help with household maintenance such as vacuuming, dish-washing, bed-making, and laundry

·         help with yard work and gardening upkeep such as raking leaves and watering plants

·         help with dressing, grooming, bathing, and other personal services

·         healthy meal preparation

·         medication reminders

·         good conversation and genuine companionship

·         transportation to and from medical appointments and social engagements

·         special needs care

The diverse in-home caregiver options that A-1 Home Care provides extend to people of different ethnicities, including Jewish, Middle Eastern, Asian, and European.

If you’d like to know more about the leading senior care options in Sierra Madre and surrounding areas, call a caregiver today by dialing (626) 287-0250 or (562) 929-8400. A-1 Home Care also serves nearby cities like Pasadena, Altadena, Arcadia, LA, and Encino.

Heart Healthy Tips/ A-1 Home Care Sierra Madre

 

February is the month of romance, Valentines Day, and the introduction of spring. But it is also a month for Heart Health Awareness. Health is very important to us at A-1 Home Care, so we will be focusing on this today.

 

For heart healthy seniors, lots of attention should be paid to eating habits. Heart disease and heart attacks are results of unhealthy lifestyles. We encourage seniors to ask their caregivers to provide clean meals that follow the guidelines below.

 

You should eat mainly:

• Fruits and vegetables
• Grains like whole-grain barley, buckwheat, bulgur, millet, quinoa, and sorghum
• Fat-free or low-fat versions of milk, cheese, yogurt, and other milk products
• Fish, skinless poultry, lean meats, dry beans, eggs, and nuts

 

Also, you should limit the amount of foods you eat that contain:

• Saturated fat
• Trans fat
• Cholesterol
• Sodium
• Added sugars

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! Also, visit our facebook at www.facebook.com/a1homecareagency

 

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!

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

After Surgery Care for Elderly in Sierra Madre

Having surgery or having to stay in a hospital is scary enough, but what if you can't care for yourself at home and don't have family who can help?  If you're scheduled for hip or knee replacement surgery or just want to have a cosmetic procedure done, hiring professional after surgery in home care is an excellent way to ensure a speedy and comfortable recovery.

Hospitals, dentists and medical centers won't let you drive yourself home after any type of surgical procedure.  Non-medical home care agencies like A-1 Home Care can pick you up, drive you to your clinical appointment and assist you home afterwards.  At home recovery from an expert Caregiver, Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide is an affordable post-surgical solution to your personal care needs.

Our Caregiver can assist with bathing, meal preparation, housecleaning, pet care, laundry, picking up prescriptions and child care.  A-1 Home Care has provided short term at home after surgery care to seniors, elderly and disabled residents of Sierra Madre and Los Angeles County since 1991.  We are recommended to patients at The Lasky Clinic, Sono Bello, Kaiser Permanente and other leading centers due to our superior patient and elder care. 

To arrange in home after surgery care, call 626-287-0250 today!

Caregiver Service in Sierra Madre

At A-1 Home Care, we're thankful for our wonderful past year, our loved ones and new friendships. 2012 has been great for our caregiving agency and we'd like to express our gratitude to our wonderful elder caregivers and clients who have made this possible.

A-1 Home Care provides friendly Senior Companions, Nurse Aides and Caregivers for in home health care. We provide service in the cities of 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

Alzheimer & Dementia Care Services

A-1 Domestic provides Alzheimer's and Dementia in-home care services in Sierra Madre and other cities in Los Angeles County. 

We sympathize with you, your Elderly loved one with Alzheimer's, and all of your affected family.  It can be a very difficult time because of the continuing loss of memory your loved one experiences.  Communication becomes harder and often repetitive as shown in this emotional video on CBS News about a woman who was a former reporter that was diagnosed with Alzheimer's when she was 55, yet began symptoms at age 40. 

At A-1 Domestic, we offer caregivers, nurse aides, and companions who have experience providing 24 hour live-in care or hourly part-time care for individuals with Alzheimer's or Dementia.  We can assist with daily activities such as exercise, healthy meal preparation, personal hygiene & grooming, transportation, and stimulating activities such as board games, reading, arts & crafts, using the computer, and more.

We have been in business since 1991 with an A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau and Shield Accreditation.  Our services span the communities of Sierra Madre, Pasadena, Arcadia, Alhambra, Altadena, La Crescenta, La Canada, San Gabriel, Rosemead, El Monte, Monterey Park, and others in Los Angeles County.

To interview an Alzheimer's Caregiver in your area today, CALL us at 626-287-0250.

Home Care for Seniors & Elderly

A-1 Domestic Professional Services provides in-home care services for Elderly, Senior, and Terminally Ill individuals in the communities of Sierra Madre and surrounding Los Angeles County cities. 

Sometimes people don't realize how stressful the life of a caregiver is, pouring their heart and soul into making sure that someone else lives well.  Too often is the caregiver under-appreciated for the amazing care they provide every day.  Here's a touching article on the New York Times about a woman who found out that her late mother's caregiver Juanita - who had been in the family for a long time - had passed away.  In the article she talks about how she never really appreciated the care that Juanita provided for her mother, who had Multiple Sclerosis.  It's a touching story that should remind us all how great the work is that caregivers provide. 

A-1 Domestic offers caregivers, nurse aides, and companions for 24 hour live-in care or hourly part-time care.  Our caregivers have specialized experience with a number of Elder Care services such as Alzheimer's Care, Parkinson's Care, Arthritis Care, After Surgery Care, Diabetic Care, Cancer Care, Hospice Care, and Incontinence Care. 

We are Licensed Bonded and Insured, have been in business since 1991, and have an A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau.  If your loved one carries long-term insurance, we accept Penn Treaty, John Hancock, Bankers' Life & Casualty, Veteran Administration, MetLife Insurance, and CALPERS. 

To hire an Elder caregiver today, CALL us at 626-287-0250.