#a1homecare Archives

Juvenile Arthritis

by A-1 | Aug 29, 2025 | Arthritis, Disease Specific

Juvenile arthritis may not be as common as arthritis in adults, but they do happen to one in every 1,000 children in a year according to MedicineNet.com. Most cases are mild, but children can develop severe arthritis such as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis They are...

Caregivers for Alzheimer’s Patients

by A-1 | Aug 26, 2025 | Alzheimer, Disease Specific

The White House is fully supportive of those suffering from Alzheimer’s and is doing many things to help support research. The Obama administration’s brain mapping initiative was referenced during the State of the Union a few months ago, and it is a huge effort in...

Is Elder Care Hampering Your Marriage?

by A-1 | Aug 20, 2025 | Tips & Advice

What happens when an elderly loved one starts to depend on you or your spouse for every little thing after the passing of a loved one? It’s not uncommon for aging parents to suddenly appear “needy” – calling on you for help with finances, rides to appointments, help...

Staying Socially Active to Help Prevent Dementia

by A-1 | Aug 17, 2025 | Dementia and Memory Care, Specialty Services

For a brain disease like Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, some may think only mental exercises can help lower the risks of such a devastating disease. However, there is research that suggests people who are regularly engaged socially are also more prone to...

In-Home Care Assistance for the Tightrope Carer

by A-1 Home Care | Aug 15, 2025 | Caregivers, Home Care

We’ve often heard of the term “sandwich generation,” which describes a generation of adults sandwiched between caring for their elderly parents and their own children. There is a relatively new term called “tightrope carer,” which describes adults who have no children...