Balanced Home Care for Bipolar Individuals

Facts About Bipolar / Manic-Depression

Bipolar Disorder, also known as Bipolar Affective Disorder or Manic-Depressive Disorder is a serious mood disorder characterized by rapid shifts in mood. A-1 Home Care can provide balanced home care for elderly adults with Bipolar or related disorders such as Schizophrenia, Major Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder and Anxiety. Our Caregivers, Senior Assistants, Home Health Care Aides (HCA), Personal Care Assistants (PCA) and Elder Companions offer friendly Companionship Care, medication reminders, help around the home and safety supervision for elderly loved ones. If your senior friend is suffering from cyclothymia, depressive episodes or mania call A-1 Home Care for assured help.

A-1 Home Care is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and a member of the National Care Planning Council for ethical conduct within the eldercare industry. We serve the cities of Sierra Madre, Pasadena, Arcadia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena and other areas in Sant Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles County and
Orange County.

Famous Bipolar Celebrities

For better or for worse, mood disorders have long been associated with artistic brilliance in individuals. A long list of bipolar celebrities has created legacies for spectacular careers in performance art, literature and fine arts. Names include: pop star Britney Spears, actor/director Mel Gibson, musician Macy Gray, actress Vivian Leigh, author Jack London and poet/writer Edgar Allan Poe. A-1 Home Care can provide assistance with your Bipolar 1, Bipolar 2 or Bipolar NOS.

A-1 Home Care is a proud sponsor of Make A Wish Foundation, Haven of Rest, City of Hope, Downey Regional Foundation, The Heritage Club, California State Firefighter’s Association, Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, National Breast Cancer Research Association and Union Rescue Missions.

Caregiver Requirements:

Be State Registered
Have Minimum 2 Years’ Experience
Test Negative for Covid-19
LiveScan Background Check
DMV Driving Record Check
Sex Offender Database Check
Tuberculosis Test
CPR and 1st Aid Certification
Completed State Required Training
Malpractice / Liability Insurance
Interview with A-1 Home Care Agency Staff

IN HOME CARE SERVICES FOR MS PATIENTS

Our in home caregivers can assist Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients with personal care services such as:

Personal Hygiene / Bathing Assistance
Incontinence Care / Toiletry Assistance
Medication Reminders
Mobility Assistance
Transferring from Bed to Chair
Range of Motion
Physical Therapy Exercises
Errand Assistance
Companionship
Meal Preparation
Safety Supervision and Fall Prevention
Assistance for Low Vision / Visual Impairment
Depression
Pain Management

Having one-on-one assistance for activities of daily living and a caring companion helps your loved one live life to the fullest. In Home Care Services helps them to work, socialize and ne as active as they like, safely.

WHAT IS BI POLAR DISORDER?

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a mental health condition that affects a person’s mood, causing extreme shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. However, it is important to note that the cause of bipolar disorder is not fully understood and is believed to be influenced by a combination of genetic, biological, and environmental factors. The following is an overview of bipolar disorder.

You may also be eligible for resources such as home care services, physical therapy and medical equipment.

A-1 Home Care Agency works with your Care Plan and offers flexible schedules on an hourly or 24-hour, live in basis. We provide personal care and emotional support to individuals of all ages living with severe health conditions or who are disabled or handicapped.

ABOUT A-1 HOME CARE AGENCY

We’ve been helping seniors, elderly, adults and children living in Los Angeles County, San Gabriel Valley, Orange County and the South Bay Areas since 1991.

Our State Licensed Home Care Organization is approved by Long Term Care Insurance Companies, Health Saving Accounts, Medicare / Medi-Cal and the VA. Medical staff, Social Workers and Case Managers working at various medical centers refer their patients to A-1 Home Care Agency, knowing we’ll provide excellent care at reasonable rates.

Credentials:

- State Licensed, Bonded and Insured Non-Medical Home Care Organization (HCO)
- Certified MediCare / MediCal Provider for Personal Care Services
- Vendor for Medi-Cal Waiver Programs
- 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
- Provider for Health Saving Accounts (HSA) Health Plans
- 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)
- Alzheimer’s Association Member