Chronic Pain Management for Seniors
Many seniors suffer with chronic pain, yet because of the changes in their body due to age, this population is much more vulnerable to side effects and overdosing according to the NIH. Therefore, it is a challenge to help manage pain in the elderly individuals,...
Tips for Preventing Memory Loss
We all experience memory lapses every now and then, whether it be forgetting to take out the trash or forgetting your keys. While there is no guarantee in preventing memory loss, there are a few helpful tips to sharpen your mind. One important aspect to consider is...
Should You Choose Certified Elder Law Attorney?
If you are experiencing heart problems, you would want to see a cardiologist. If you are having issues with your taxes, you might want to visit an accountant. So, if you have any elderly-related legal matters, is it best to find a certified elder law attorney? Legal...
Music Can Be Used to Relieve Stress
Music is filled with emotions, and in many instances, is open to our own interpretation as to how we feel when we listen to it. It is a powerful tool to have when it comes to our emotions and can be very beneficial to stress management. Humans have been living with...
How Scammers Prey on the Elderly
The abuse of the elderly is no secret. Financial exploitation ranks as the top form of senior abuse in America. This summer, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) charged four men for stealing $2.4 million from the elderly. Every year, an estimated $2.9 billion...
Eating Well When You Are Older
Since A-1 Home Care works with seniors for most of our cases, we want to share some tips on elderly nutrition for living healthier and feeling better. For example, whole-grain foods, fruits, and vegetables are food with high fiber and high fluid that help promote...
Benefits of Hospice Care
Some may view hospice as a sign of giving up, but there are many advantages to hospice care. When treatment no longer cures the patient, it may be time to consider hospice care. To many, this is the way for them to feel they’re still in control of their life when...
Alternatives To Relieving Stress
Different people have different preferences. Whether it is food, music, or friends, we tend to be more receptive to some over the others. Similarly, people respond differently to various methods of stress relief, so it is important to gain a knowledge of the many...
3 Summer Safety Tips for the Elderly
With the weather all warmed up and the sun staying out longer than usual comes a rise in summer safety concerns among seniors in Calabasas. But A-1 Home Care is the leading non-medical home care agency in Los Angeles and Orange County, and would like to provide you...