#health Archives

Head Injuries at A-1 Homecare

by A-1 | Jul 7, 2024 | Brain Injuries - TBI, Disease Specific

Remember when you didn’t have to wear a helmet to ride a bike? Well, those days are long gone, but for good reason. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), facial and spinal cord injury, fractured bones, and death may result from a bicycle injury if you do not wear a helmet....

Storytelling with Seniors and Caregivers

by A-1 Home Care | Jul 1, 2024 | Health Tips, Home Care, Success Stories

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,...

Improvement with Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients

by A-1 | Jul 1, 2024 | Alzheimer, Disease Specific

Just because someone is diagnosed with dementia does not mean they have lost complete control over their lives. In fact, you can still improve your cognitive functions through various activities. For example, practical and normal activities such as gardening can be...

Having Fun While Avoiding the Summer Heat

by A-1 | Jun 25, 2024 | Tips & Advice

The heat can be especially dangerous for those with weaker immune systems, such as kids and seniors. Kids are full of energy, jumping around no matter if it is hot or not. Seniors on the other hand may not have that youthful energy and activities indoor might be more...

Kids with Special Needs

by A-1 | Jun 22, 2024 | Special Needs, Specialty Services

A-1 Home Care provides home care services in Los Angeles and Orange County for children and adults with special needs. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and the International Classification of Diseases (9th ed.), health conditions...