Importance of Exercise for the Elderly
It goes without saying that daily exercise has many health benefits. However, exercise can be discouraging due to the many potential accidents like fear of falling or injury. There is a common misconception that as we age, exercise places too much pressure on our...
How to Minimize Stress Levels for High Burden Caregivers
A “high burden caregiver” is someone who cares for an elderly loved one under complex circumstances that render them vulnerable to higher stress and strain. Included in this group of vulnerable caregivers are high-hour caregivers, older caregivers, and caregivers who...
Too Much Medicine Gives You Hepatitis and Liver Damage
Alcoholism is not the only cause of liver damage, but it receives the most media attention for cirrhosis. Other types of liver damage, such as hepatitis, can be induced by painkillers and fever medicine. Certain types of drugs such as birth control pills, steroids,...
Parkinson’s Care for Covina Seniors and the Elderly
Parkinson’s Disease affects about 500,000 seniors over age 60 every year. Its noticeable traits include tremors, involuntary muscle ticks, stiffness in muscles, and slowness in movement. Parkinson’s is a progressive musculoskeletal disease that gets worse over time....
Multiple Sclerosis Care Services Improve Multiple Symptoms In Calabasas Homes
One of the toughest parts of dealing with Multiple Sclerosis is how much of everyday life it affects. At A-1 Home Care in Calabasas, we provide affordable Multiple Sclerosis care solutions to the comfort of the home that are as exceptional as they are diverse,...
Examining the Causes of Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Up to this point, the most recent findings about we have about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) come from a study conducted by Cedars-Sinai researchers. This study, published in the journal Science (2016), reveals that genetic mutations in immune cells in the...
Diabetes Causes More Deaths than Breast Cancer and AIDS Combined
According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes causes more deaths each year than AIDS and breast cancer combined! Diabetes is an umbrella term for a group of diseases that result in excessive sugar levels in the blood. It comes in various forms such...
Cancer Care & Caregiver Service
At A-1 Home Care, we know it can be difficult to have a loved one who suffers from Cancer. Seeing your loved one struggle with exhaustion, take medication all the time, have trouble sleeping from anxiety, and more can take its toll on you as well. The American...
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Benefits
Without proper education and preparation, family caregivers could suffer serious emotional consequences if they are taking care of an elderly person who displays aggressive behavior associated with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Aggression is not just...