Seeking a long-term care option to assist an elderly living with late stage Alzheimer’s? Which type of care is appropriate for the senior? Nursing facilities and other residential care have qualified care takers, but it can be impersonal and extremely expensive. In...
February 14th is widely known as Valentine’s day. But did you know it is also National Donor Day? According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, one organ donor can save up to 8 lives, and can also enhance the lives of many others through tissue...
When seniors have an injury, the consequences might be more serious because of their weakened body. For a younger person, a fall can be brushed off. However, for a senior, a simple trip and fall can lead to bone fractures, head trauma, and other injuries. As a...
What will happen when Mom or Dad can no longer take care of themselves? The inevitable is going to happen. One day, you will come face-to-face with the decision to take care of your parents. The question is not “if” you will take care of them; it will be “how.”...
In view of the rising prevalence of elder abuse, A-1 Home Care addresses one of the top methods that predators use to get to the heart of the elderly: senior dating websites. Online dating forums are a popular way for scammers to take advantage of the elderly because...
With our nation’s Independence Day coming quick, it’s time to start making plans about how we’re going to celebrate. If you’re a senior citizen, that often means looking into firework shows and nearby 4th of July festivals that won’t last until the wee hours of the...
