Kidney Disease and Tumor Care

Kidney Disease & Dialysis Care

Your kidneys serve the function of removing excess fluid and waste, including toxins, from your blood. Kidneys also regulate fluids, hormones in charge of bone health and the balance of red blood cells in your body.

When kidneys are unable to serve their purpose, serious health consequences occur.

People with renal or kidney failure must undergo a regimen of dialysis treatments to help maintain a healthy balance of fluids, red blood cells and prevent the buildup of toxins in the body.

Dialysis is not a permanent solution. If your kidneys can’t resume normal functions your medical care team may suggest a kidney replacement surgery.

What Causes Renal / Kidney Failure:

Pre-existing medical conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease or high blood pressure can lead to Chronic Kidney Disease or Renal Disease.

You should consult your primary physician if you suspect you may have kidney disease. There may not be obvious signs in the early stages of kidney disease but early detection of any serious health condition provides a better prognosis.

Some of the symptoms of Chronic Kidney Disease are:

Loss of appetite
Fatigue and weakness
Nausea / Vomiting
Trouble Sleeping
Urinating more or less frequently
High blood pressure (hypertension), difficult to control
Mental Fatigue, trouble concentrating
Dry, itchy skin
Muscle cramps
Signs of Fluid Retention

Swelling of feet and ankles
Shortness of breath, possible fluid in the lungs
Chest pain, fluid may build up around the lining of the heart

Compassionate Caregivers for Elderly and Seniors

If you have an elderly or senior family member with Chronic Kidney Disease, Renal Failure or a Kidney Tumor, A-1 Home Care Agency can provide compassionate caregivers to assist with helping your loved one control their blood sugar and blood pressure levels through a carefully structured diet and regular exercise.

If your loved one has a malignant or benign kidney tumor and has undergone surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy, our experienced caregivers can help your loved one recover by assisting with activities of daily living. We can also assist with transportation and compassionate care to and from Dialysis Treatment.

Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Bathing, Dressing and Grooming Assistance
- Incontinence Care / Toiletry Assistance
Safety Supervision / Fall Prevention
Medication Reminders
Mobility Assistance / Transferring
Range of Motion Exercises
At Home Care Includes the Above and:
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Light Housecleaning and Laundry
Companionship

Advanced Services Provided:

Dialysis and Kidney Disease Care
After Surgery / Post-Acute Care
Transitional Care:
- Assistance from medical center to home
- Pick up prescription
- After Surgery Care by experienced caregiver
- Ongoing Assistance for duration of recovery
Cancer and Chemotherapy Care
Diabetic Care
Arthritis / Pain Management
Alzheimer’s Disease
Sundowner’s Syndrome
Dementia and Memory Care
Traumatic Brain Injury TBI
Parkinson’s Disease
After Stroke Recovery Care
Heart Attack / Bypass Surgery
ALS / Lou Gehrig’s Disease
COPD
Low Vision / Blindness
Hearing Impaired / Deaf
Hospice, Palliative and End of Life Caregivers
Anxiety Disorders
Depression

All of our Home Care Professionals are available for 24 Hour Live-In Care or Hourly Care. Our Caregivers, Nurse Aides, Home Health Aides and Personal Care Assistants must provide proof of:

Be State Registered
Test Negative for Covid-19
Test Negative for Tuberculosis
Have CPR and 1st Aid Certification
Completed State Required Training and Registration
Face-to-Face Interview with A-1 Home Care Agency staff

Many hospitals and medical centers trust A-1 Home Care Agency with their patients.

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)

Our agency has served Los Angeles County, San Gabriel Valley and Orange County since 1991. We have over 30 years’ experience helping families with life changing events such as health and medical issues, falls and injuries and age-based illnesses.

If your loved one has Long Term Care Insurance, we are approved by:

A-1 Home Care Agency has nearly 30 years’ experience working with Long Term Care Insurance Companies including: