HOME CARE FOR SENIORS AND ELDERLY WITH DIABETES

DIABETIC IN HOME CARE FOR SENIORS AND ELDERLY

Whether your elderly or senior loved one has Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes, it’s important to keep the disease under control. Uncontrolled diabetes can cause serious complications such as:

Cardiovascular (Heart and Blood Vessel) Disease
Glaucoma
Kidney Failure
Neuropathy (Nerve Disease).
Retinopathy (Retina Disease)
Stroke

If your loved one has Diabetes, it can be difficult to manage their diet to keep blood sugar at the right level. Having a professional care giver who is experienced with Diabetic In Home Care can tremendously improve your loved one’s health.

SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES AND DIABETIC COMA

If left untreated, dangerously high or low blood sugar levels can cause a diabetic coma.

Symptoms of Hyperglycemia, High Blood Sugar:

A Rapid Heartbeat

A Very Dry Mouth
Fatigue
Frequent Urination
Fruity Breath Odor
Increased Thirst
Nausea and Vomiting
Shortness of Breath
Stomach Pain

Symptoms of Hypoglycemia, Low Blood Sugar:

Anxiety
Confusion
Difficulty Speaking
Dizziness or Lightheadedness
Fatigue
Hunger
Nausea
Shakiness or Nervousness
Sweating
Physical Weakness

Diabetic Coma

Diabetic Coma is caused by dangerously high or low blood sugar levels. Like any coma, the person is unable to awaken or respond to any stimulation – sight, sound, touch. A diabetic coma can be fatal.

24-HOUR LIVE-IN AND HOURLY LIVE-OUT CAREGIVER FOR DIABETIC PATIENTS

A-1 Home Care Agency provides Diabetic Care for Elderly and Senior individuals on a 24-Hour Live-In Care or Hourly Care basis. We have Nurse Aides, Caregivers, Personal Care Attendants, Home Health Aides and Companions available to provide personalized schedules based on your family’s needs.

Our caregivers are experienced in diabetic care and emphasize healthy nutrition, daily exercise, keeping track of blood sugar levels on a day-to-day basis before and after meals and assistance with various activities of daily living. Click here for Caregiver Requirements.

Why Choose A-1 Home Care Agency:

State Licensed, Bonded and Insured Non-Medical Home Care Organization (HCO)
Approved Vendor by Long-Term Care Insurance Companies
Contracted Provider for Long Term Care Insurance Guild
Approved Vendor for Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit Program
Workers Compensation Approved Provider
Member of Alzheimer’s Association
Respite Care Vendor by California Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center Provider
Regional Center of Orange County Provider
North Los Angeles Regional Center Provider
Service Provider for Senior Care Network / Huntington Hospital – MSSP
Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center – USC Davis – MSSP
Approved Vendor for Partners in Care Foundation – MSSP
Approved Agency for Family Caregiver Resource Center in OC / St. Jude’s Hospital – MSSP
Member of American Board of Home Care (ABHC)
National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC)
Home Care Association of America (HCAOA)
Member of American Care Management Association (ACMA)
Member of America’s Choice Provider Network (ACPN)
Medi-Care / Medi-Cal Approved (we do not bill Medicare)