A-1, Author at A1 Home Care Agency

Increase Vitamin D Intake, Reduce Cancer Risk

by A-1 | Jul 10, 2024 | Cancer, Disease Specific

According to a study recently published in the April (2016) issue of PLOS ONE, researchers from the University of California, San Diego say that higher levels of Vitamin D are associated with reduced risk of cancer. In countries where there is less available sunlight,...

Head Injuries at A-1 Homecare

by A-1 | Jul 7, 2024 | Brain Injuries - TBI, Disease Specific

Remember when you didn’t have to wear a helmet to ride a bike? Well, those days are long gone, but for good reason. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), facial and spinal cord injury, fractured bones, and death may result from a bicycle injury if you do not wear a helmet....

Understanding Arthritis

by A-1 | Jul 4, 2024 | Arthritis, Disease Specific

Arthritis is a common condition among the elderly and seniors, though it can also happen to children. There are over 100 types of arthritis with common types such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. The cause of arthritis...

Improvement with Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients

by A-1 | Jul 1, 2024 | Alzheimer, Disease Specific

Just because someone is diagnosed with dementia does not mean they have lost complete control over their lives. In fact, you can still improve your cognitive functions through various activities. For example, practical and normal activities such as gardening can be...

Don’t Take Things Personally When Your Spouse Gets Verbally Abusive

by A-1 | Jun 28, 2024 | Tips & Advice

Alzheimer’s and dementia are comparable to mental illness – you cannot reason with someone who does not have any concept of rationalization. They are completely out of touch with reality and the world around them; seniors are not in tune with other people’s emotions,...