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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...

Fun Activities with Seniors

by A-1 Home Care | Jul 15, 2025 | Home Care, Success Stories

A-1 Home Care is an in-home care agency that provides top notch services to those who we are looking after. It is important that our caregivers go beyond for you. However, we also understand that you might want a break every now and then from staying indoors. And we...

The Best Books to Read this Spring

by A-1 Home Care | Jul 1, 2025 | Caregivers, Health Tips, Home Care

With Spring finally here, it is common that most of our senior patients want to get out of the house and go outside with our caregivers and/or with family and friends. This is something that A-1 Home Care prefers as well–for our seniors to get some relaxation and sun,...

Caregiving for Stroke Victims

by A-1 | May 22, 2025 | Disease Specific, Post Stroke

Every stroke survivor’s story and experience are unique. Genetics, the part of the brain affected, the amount of brain damage, rehabilitation, willpower, and persistence all play a role in recovery. It can be a dark and unsure time for families who have a loved one...