The ninth leading cause of death in the United States, chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects about 10% of adults, according to statistics from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Chronic kidney disease is characterized by...
Mike’s grandmother is 95 years old who takes fierce pride in her independence and great physical health. With no trace of Alzheimer’s or physical weakness, she continues to do yard work long after her spouse passed away. Her strong hands yank the weeds from the soil...
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,...
Care Providers offer a wealth of different ways to help enrich the quality of life for patients and their families. To those who may not be familiar with Home Care Service, the role of a Care Provider isn’t fully understood. Whether it’s a part-time or a Live in...
One of the more overlooked stigmas surround mental health – otherwise known as the mental illness stigma. In today’s society, caregivers face a wide array of burdens and obstacles that affect their ability to provide true care, which can mould their quality of...
Over time, caring for an elderly individual can lead to immense amounts of stress – both physically and emotionally, which can lead to caregiver burnout.Caregiving is an essential task often used once a senior reaches a point where he or she cannot perform day-to-day...
