Hospital Sitters
It’s hard enough when illness strikes and sends you to the hospital. Try coupling illness with loneliness and confinement at a hospital. According to new research, studies show that seniors who come out of the hospital show worse signs of health than before, and...
Storytelling with Seniors and Caregivers
Every Senior has a story to tell. Having lived for as long as they have, they have surely lived a long and trying life, filled with both joyous and devastating experiences. Their stories are, without a doubt, interesting and entertaining to listen to, but oftentimes,...
Ward Off Dog Attacks with Companion Care
Taking a leisurely stroll around the block is often recommended for seniors for health benefits. But who plans to get bitten by a ferocious dog while out and about with a friend or companion? As dogs become increasingly popular with families and especially the...
Caregiver & Elder Care Service
What is Gout? Gout is a form of arthritis that inflames the joints when uric acid builds up in your bloodstream. Seniors with gout experience gout flare-ups that may be triggered by alcohol, medication, certain foods, and stress. When an elderly person has a gout...
The Gift of Home Care for Mom on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching. This year show mom you really care by giving her the gift of home care. Great things come with age but sometimes even simple day to day tasks can become increasingly difficult. With A-1 Home Care service, mom can be relieved of the...
A-1 Home Care Offers Senior Caregiver for Post Stroke
According to a fact sheet from the National Stroke Association, of the 750,000 Americans that suffer a stroke each year, 5-14% of them will have a recurrent stroke within one year. It also offers advice on how to better manage life after stroke at home. The main point...
Appendicitis After Surgery Care
What is Appendicitis? All people regardless of their health condition are at risk of Appendicitis (a condition where the appendix becomes inflamed due to blockage and bacteria growth). It is a relatively common condition and rushes over 300,000 Americans into...
Elders With Arthritis Find Lasting Relief
Does you or a loved one struggle with arthritis, and know you would benefit from the leading arthritis care services? If so, then the expert senior care providers here at A-1 Home Care are at your service, as we proudly provide lasting solutions for all those whose...
3 Exercise Safety Tips For Seniors
As we age, the composition of our bodies change. But did you know that consistent exercise helps keep those changes positive and to a minimum altogether? At A-1 Home Care in Cerritos, our expert in-home care givers want to provide you with three important safety tips...
When Cultural Expectations and Elder Care Collide
In the United States, the majority of Asians who have come from their motherland also brought strong traditions of filial piety, which can place undue strain on adult children, especially Asian women, to care for their elderly. Culturally, adult children are expected...
Exceptional Respite Care Solutions Abound For In-Home Elders
Being a family caregiver can be tough– after all, you take on the task of being responsible for a whole other person on top of yourself! This can lead many family caregivers to run up against the point where they need some caregiving assistance to regroup and return...
Danielle Johnson & Liona Sipos
With more than 10 years’ experience as a caregiver for the elderly, Danielle Johnson is doing what she loves. She realized at an early age that she likes being helpful and truly enjoyed spending time with her grandparents. Danielle credits her grandfather and...