Kidney Health
Life-Sustaining Role of the Kidneys The kidneys are two, kidney-bean-shaped organs located in your lower back just below your lungs. They function as the “street sweepers” of the body. They filter your blood, remove waste and toxins, and essentially turn the...
National Women’s Health Week
It’s only appropriate that National Women’s Health Week begins on Mother’s Day of each year. Mothers around the world often sacrifice time and effort for the betterment of their families, and they often ignore their own health because of it. This week is not only...
Understanding the Risk Factors for Heart Disease
It is always good to know if you are at risk for something, especially for something as serious as heart disease. Since heart disease is the leading killer in the United States, it is even more important to understand the situation. The following are some of...
Diabetes Patients Can Increase Risk for Kidney Disease
Have you ever wondered why diabetes patients have a higher chance of developing kidney disease? The answer lies in the blood vessels of the body. When someone has diabetes, the small blood vessels in the body are injured. One of the functions of a kidney is to keep...
Endocrine Therapy for Metastatic Prostate Cancer
A more advanced form of the disease, when prostate cancer becomes metastatic, it means that cancer has spread outside the prostate gland and to other areas like the lymph nodes, bones, or other areas of the body. When such spread has happened, there are a few...
The Gift of Home Care for Mom on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching. This year show mom you really care by giving her the gift of home care. Great things come with age but sometimes even simple day to day tasks can become increasingly difficult. With A-1 Home Care service, mom can be relieved of the...
Brain Injury Care
According to Web MD, 2.6 million people suffer from some type of related brain injury. Several causes of brain injury result from severe accidents causing trauma to the brain, strokes, tumors, or other illnesses. There are two types of brain damage, one is a traumatic...
Rheumatoid Arthritis
There are over 100 different types of arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common types of arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the joints. The body’s immune system attacks the joints and thus causes...
Home Care for Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Is your loved one seeking at-home caregiving assistance with the professional help of a Caregiver for Alzheimer’s Care or Dementia Care? The experienced Certified Home Health Aides, Certified Nurse Assistants, and Medical Assistants at A-1 Home Care would love to be a...