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Are you a family caregiver who’s tired, irritable, or simply needs some time away from caring for your loved one? It’s nothing to be ashamed about, as many family caregivers today are otherwise left overwhelmed—and that’s never a good thing for anybody involved!...

In America today, many people are born with cognitive deficiencies or physical handicaps that make life in the home more high maintenance than would otherwise be the case. At A-1 Home Care in Hollywood, we provide the leading special needs caregiving services...

Home is where we feel the shelter from the outside world, and where we feel safest. While the familiar environment may feel easy to navigate, for seniors who are aging, that same chair you have enjoyed sitting may turn into a safety hazard due to poor eyesight,...

How strong is your elderly loved one’s relationship with his or her primary care provider? According to University of British Columbia research, patients with chronic conditions are more likely to maintain or improve their own health if they have an ongoing...

Is you or a loved one suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or general heart disease in the home? Characterized by coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing, COPD can necessitate immediate active care that’s provided around-the-clock. At A-1...

Picture this scene – 5,000 participants helping to decorate the graves of over 20,000 both Union and Confederate soldiers. That is what Memorial Day is all about and how it really originated. This day was originally called the Decoration Day because people began...

With Memorial Day just around the corner, isn’t it time the very men and women that this special holiday looks to honor receives proper senior care services for whatever might be ailing them? After all, many of the war veterans who fought in some of the most...

Having a terminally ill loved one is always difficult for all family members involved. Family members must first come to terms with the fact that their loved one doesn’t have too much time left. It’s important to take the time to set your loved one’s affairs in order...

Bless your dear mother’s heart for wanting to take care of her elderly mother in her golden days. All seems well until you start noticing signs of burnout: lack of frustration with your grandmother, lashing out of emotions, living in denial that she [your mom] needs...