Sensitive Ways to Show Cancer Care Support without Appearing Intrusive
Your elderly loved one is keenly aware that his time on earth is limited. The holidays are near, and your loved one (perhaps your parent or your in-law) has never been easy to get along with in the first place, yet your heart is filled with compassion because of his...
When an Elderly Loved One’s Wish for Privacy Puts You in an Awkward Position
When an elderly loved one divulged an important health fact to you and has sworn you to secrecy, that then creates a lot of awkwardness between you and other family members; who could show support when your loved one really needs it, especially if it’s cancer or a...
How to Recognize Early Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis is common among young women although, it can appear in older adults and children. The usual onset of MS is between ages 20 and 50, and the cause remains a mystery. This immune disorder attacks the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, which...
When it’s Time to Take a Mental Health Day
Our caregivers at A-1 Home Care are some of the most hardworking people, putting someone else’s needs before their own. But, like our own senior patients, sometimes our caregivers need a break too. Working around the clock, being on-call for twenty-four hours a day,...
The Red Hat Society for Elderly Women
With over 40,000 chapters around the country and other countries overseas, the Red Hat Society is that was opened for women that are 50 years old and over, and now open to all women. It was founded locally in Fullerton back in 1998 after a group of friends began...
Difference Between Brain Training and Brain Games
People often think that brain trailing involved playing brain games, but there is a “big difference” between the two according to Posit Science. Brain games are mostly for fun. For example, Sudoku, crossword puzzles, or word problems are all brain games. Surely...
Avoid Bad Ingredients is Just as good as Eating Right
At times we are focusing too much of our attention on which food is good for us, but not enough time on what’s actually bad for us to consume. According to WebMD, many pantries are filled with with food with unhealthy ingredients such as bleached flours, high...
Reliable Care Providers in Both Home and Hospital Settings
Over 90% of adults wish to stay independent in their own home when they grow old. But when it apparent that it has become difficult for an elderly person to safely stay home alone, then some type of care is needed to provide support in their daily lives. An in home...
What is Elder Law, and how we can help?
The term elder law is the idea that a person who cannot physically and mentally take care of themselves are appointed a legal guardian. Elder law is broken down into three separate categories; estate planning, medicaid, and guardianship. This law was established to...