Don’t Take Things Personally When Your Spouse Gets Verbally Abusive
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,...
Having Fun While Avoiding the Summer Heat
The heat can be especially dangerous for those with weaker immune systems, such as kids and seniors. Kids are full of energy, jumping around no matter if it is hot or not. Seniors on the other hand may not have that youthful energy and activities indoor might be more...
Kids with Special Needs
A-1 Home Care provides home care services in Los Angeles and Orange County for children and adults with special needs. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and the International Classification of Diseases (9th ed.), health conditions...
Post-Hemorrhage Dementia
In an article published in JAMA Neurology, an online journal, research reveals that a larger hematoma size and location were associated with post-hemorrhage dementia within six months of the event. The term hematoma refers to “a solid swelling of clotted blood within...
Post- Surgery Spinal Care
If you are suffering from severe neck or back pain, chances are your doctor will order spinal surgery, but only after you’ve tried other alternatives like physical therapy, massage, nerve blocks, medication, lumbar injections, and range-of-motion exercises. Spine...
Ward Off Dog Attacks with Companion Care
Taking a leisurely stroll around the block is often recommended for seniors for health benefits. But who plans to get bitten by a ferocious dog while out and about with a friend or companion? As dogs become increasingly popular with families and especially the...
Caregiver Services
At A-1 Home Care, we know what it takes to provide living assistance and in-home care. The CEO of A-1 Home Care, Sue Dagdagan, has been in the position of family caregiver and so many of the caregivers, care providers, home health aides, mother’s helpers,...
Understanding Hospice Care
Many have the misconception hospice care is only for those diagnosed with stage four cancer. However, hospice care is an option for anyone, regardless of age, with a terminal illness of less than six months to live. Hospice care can be provided in the patient’s own...
Different Care Options for the Elderly
Finding care options for the elderly can become a heavy burden. Looking through different caregiver agencies for professional companion services and having to go through interviews and background checks can turn into a lot of work for just one person. At A-1 Home...