Take a Moment to Cherish Seniors

A-1 Home Care has been servicing seniors and the elderly in Los Angeles and Orange County since 1991, and after so many years in the business of caregiving, we and our caregivers have learned so much about ourselves and our customers, the most important being that seniors and the elderly, however much they may not be able to express themselves as they once used to, have lived rich and full lives, and deserve their right for care. As this photo below conveys, the body and mind may alter once people enter into their senior years, but no matter what, they will always see themselves as they were in the most pivotal point in their lives.

Our in home and live in caregivers understand this very important concept and for that reason, they do their utmost best to administer the best kind of Senior and Companion Care for their patients. Without them understanding that, we could not have grown to be what we are now. 

For more information on our caregiving services, call our office now at 626 287 0250 or check us out at Pasadena In Home Care.

Senior Caregivers Available this Summer in Pasadena

Summer is finally here in Pasadena, which means an increase in outdoor activities, that range from beach days to free concerts courtesy of the city of Los Angeles. These are fun activities that the whole family can enjoy, but the summer heat, unfortunately, can be a  little extreme for elderly and senior residents. Southern California has been known to reach temperatures in the 90's (and sometimes even in the hundreds), which begs the question as to what can one do to ensure that elderly loved ones are well taken care of this summer.

As a solution to this issue, we at A-1 Home Care, would like to offer our caregiver services to families and elderly residents in Pasadena. We promise quality In Home and 24 hour caregiver services to our customers, and we are proud to say that we have kept our promises since starting out in 1991. This is because we hire only senior caregivers who have 2 years or more of caregiving experience, and we require that they all are CPR certified and First Aid trained. Our caregiver are well versed in several facets of providing care, including Hospice Care, Arthritis Care and more!

Hire a caregiver for your loved one now by calling us at 626 287 0250. Check out our agency at Pasadena In Home Care and Like us on Facebook!

Elder Care Laws/ A-1 Home Care Pasadena

Do you need to hire an elder care law attorney for your aging parent?

For those whose elderly parents are no longer capable of caring for themselves or making major decisions, guardianship is something to think about. A-1 Home Care has many clients who have run into this problem, and we've compiled a list of questions to ask your elder law attorney in the case of hiring.

1. Are you certified as an elder law attorney?
2. Do you focus on a specific niche?
3. Do you have experience in similar cases?
4. Are you a member of any relevant organizations?

A-1 Home Care is a nonmedical home health agency that provides professional 24 hour caregivers for families in Pasadena. We  provide services in Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, South Pasadena, Altadena, Glendora, Monrovia, San Marino, Glendale and Los Angeles County at affordable rates since 1991. 
For more information, call 626-287-0250 and speak with a Case Manager now!

Going to Two Palms Nursing Center in Pasadena

Yesterday, on Monday, a few artistic members of the A-1 Home Care/ A-1 Domestic Professional Services family trekked out to Pasadena to visit Two Palms Nursing Center for an afternoon of art, chatting, and Christmas fun!

We started out with a movie featuring old time Christmas scenes. After everyone was settled and comfortably munching on cookies, we got to work on our glittery art pieces:

We were working on decorating Christmas ornaments to hang on the tree at the nurse's hub. Everyone worked hard, and some people even made 2! It was great fun to be able to talk with residents and have a laugh as we crafted holiday ornaments.

Jackie providing some artistic advice

After the hour was up, we gathered round and presented the center's activities director Lerna with a gift bag filled with snacks and other goodies.

We were so lucky and happy to be able to interact with the great residents at Two Palms. We wish you a lovely holiday, and hope to see you soon!

Taking care of your skin post surgery/ After Surgery Care in Pasadena

When you choose to have surgery, you can take a significant step toward improving the appearance and health of your skin. For the fastest recovery and best results, it’s essential for you to take special care of your skin in the first few days and weeks after surgery.

Considering the fact that surgery includes sutures and stitches, it takes some babying to get your skin back or near original shape. 

How to Care for Skin After Surgery

1. Baby your skin. “To optimize your results, you want to heal without any discoloration. If your skin is really red, you really want to baby it after surgery to prevent pigmentation. Make sure you’re using mild, hypoallergenic products, like non-soap cleansers and fragrance-free moisturizers.
2. Be extra vigilant about sun protection.
3. Let your wounds heal. No matter how tempted you are to pick at your peeling skin or scabs after surgery in an effort to speed your recovery -- don’t. You could increase your likelihood of infection or scarring.
4. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Whether you’ve had a minor procedure or an all-out surgery, drinking six to eight glasses of water a day will help rejuvenate your skin from the inside out and flush any toxins from your system.

A-1 Home Care is a nonmedical home health agency that provides professional 24 hour caregivers for families in Pasadena. We  provide services in Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, South Pasadena, Altadena, Glendora, Monrovia, San Marino, Glendale and Los Angeles County at affordable rates since 1991. 

For more information, call 626-287-0250 and speak with a Case Manager now!

A look at ancient approaches to eldercare/ 24 Hour Home Care in Pasadena

At Navajo blessing ceremonies, a tee pee is erected, which symbolizes the womb from which all people emerge. The poles are the "bones of our grandmother" and the word "grandparents" is spoken lovingly and often through the ceremony. Elders are at the center of this graceful dance of mutual care, and the Navajo sensibility holds that caring for the elderly is a "blessing path" in which the whole community should participate. 

Such consideration is nonexistant in our first world way of caring for our elderly parents. Rather than a community, failing elderly health signals a time of confusion for middle aged children. Without comping strategies at our center, we don't know where to turn. 

A-1 Home Care is a nonmedical home health agency that provides professional 24 hour caregivers for families in Pasadena. We  provide services in Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, South Pasadena, Altadena, Glendora, Monrovia, San Marino, Glendale and Los Angeles County at affordable rates since 1991. 

For more information, call 626-287-0250 and speak with a Case Manager now!

We are offering consultations for Veterans applying for VA Benefits

It's hard to miss the economic climate and the reduced ability of many seniors to keep up with their daily living expenses. Low income veterans will be glad to know that they may be eligible for bimonthly payments under the Veterans Administration. 

Your VA Benefits package could include basic Veterans Pension and an Aid & Attendance Benefit. A-1 Home Care is offering free consultations for local elderly Veterans who are interested in applying for this financial assistance.

A-1 Home Care is a Shield Accredited homecare agency that provides live in and hourly care services in the cities of Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, South Pasadena, Altadena, Glendora, Monrovia, San Marino, Glendale and Los Angeles County at affordable rates since 1991.

For more information, call 626-287-0250 and speak with a Case Manager now!

Hospice Care in Pasadena

What is hospice care? Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support and spiritual resources for people in the last stages of an incurable illness or the end of life. A-1 Home Care provides skilled Pasadena Hospice Caregivers in nearby cities. We support our elderly and adult clients with gentle, compassionate care.

A-1 Home Care is A+ rated with the BBB and a member of the National Care Planning Council. We  provide services in Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, South Pasadena, Altadena, Glendora, Monrovia, San Marino, Glendale and Los Angeles County at affordable rates since 1991.

For more information, call 626-287-0250 and speak with a Case Manager now!

Senior Care for Respite in Pasadena

When you have a family member who is ill, time can stop for everyone. Suddenly there's a flurry of doctor's appointments, medications, side effects and weaknesses. It's hard for anyone to cope with, much less a child or relative who has their own lives to worry about. A-1 Home Care provides Pasadena Senior Caregivers to provide anything from live-in caregiving to respite care for local elders.

A-1 Home Care is A+ rated with the BBB and a member of the National Care Planning Council. We  provide services in Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, South Pasadena, Altadena, Glendora, Monrovia, San Marino, Glendale and Los Angeles County at affordable rates since 1991.

For more information, call 626-287-0250 and speak with a Case Manager now!

In Home Arthritis Care in Pasadena

A lot of seniors report having increased difficulty with household chores as their arthritis progresses. In addition, the pain and stiffness that elders feel during a flare up can severely impair their capability to manage day to day routines. A-1 Home Care arranges In Home Arthritis Caregivers who can come in for hourly or live in installments to provide home health care and daily chores for elderly loved ones.

A-1 Home Care arranges care in Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, South Pasadena, Altadena, Glendora, Monrovia, San Marino, Glendale and Los Angeles County at affordable rates since 1991. 

For more information, call 626-287-0250 and speak with a Case Manager now!

Live In Home Care in Pasadena

This week, SoCal residents are experiencing record lows in weather. Last Monday set the record for our lowest temperatures since 1990. Unfortunately, a slew of fevers and flus have come along with this, prompting the question, "just how long should this pesky cough last?". Web MD saves the day with an informative article that alleges 18 days is the threshold for a normal cold. Coughs often last longer than we think they do. So while we may schedule them in for a week or so, they often last twice that long. Make sure you (or a caregiver) take care of yourself with plenty of fluids, warm soups and cozy rest.

 A-1 Home Care arranges Pasadena Live In Caregivers to tend to loved ones. Elderly people are more susceptible to the season's coughs and colds, requiring bedside attention and longer recovery periods. Our wonderful Aides and Companions can run a warm and cozy home while mom or dad rests.

A-1 Home Care arranges care in Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, South Pasadena, Altadena, Glendora, Monrovia, San Marino, Glendale and Los Angeles County at affordable rates since 1991. 

For more information, call 626-287-0250 and speak with a Case Manager now!

Alzheimer Caregiver Service in Pasadena

 

People with Alzheimer's Disease in the family will be glad to know that preventative options are in development. The New York Times published an article, "Three Drugs to Be Tested to Stave Off Alzheimer’s" about tests for new drugs that would target people who have genetic mutations for Alzheimer's. It is an "attempt to prevent the disease in people who are otherwise doomed to get it".

At A-1 Home Care, we know how harrowing it feels to experience the beginnings of illness. Seeing a parent or family member suffer with an incurable disease is a tragedy, but potentially having a genetic bomb in your system can be panic inducing. We hope you keep up with the latest developments in medicine.

A-1 Home Care provides care for seniors with Alzheimer's Disease. We offer services in the cities of Pasadena, Arcadia, Altadena, Glendora, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena and Los Angeles.

Call 626-287-0250 to arrange nonmedical in home care
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Caregiver Service in Pasadena

Holidays are the perfect time to visit friends and family. Amid shopping season and big dinners, this is the best time to reconnect with loved ones. A-1 Home Care provides exceptional Senior Caregivers who can provide live-in or hourly care so your loved one is safe and sound during the winter months. Our experienced Eldercare Providers and Nurse Aides provide balanced care and empathetic care.

A-1 Home Care provides service in the cities of Pasadena, Arcadia, Altadena, Glendora, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena and Los Angeles.

Call 626-287-0250 to arrange nonmedical in home care
Visit http://www.pasadenainhomecare.com/caregivers.html for info about our caregivers

After Surgery Care

Call Pasadena In Home Care and A-1 Domestic Professional Services if you or a loved one is scheduled to undergo surgery and needs time to recover. Lowering stress and staying off one's feet will increase the body's ability to heal.

We are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We can provide Same Day or Next Day service.

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Home Care Agency

We can provide compassionate and caring professional Caregivers to assist your loved one. We have different types of professional Care Providers that provide non-medical Home Care and Child Care services.

We aim for the highest degree in quality care, making us one of the number one caregiver agencies available. Pasadena In Home Care and A-1 Domestic Professional Services is a service oriented, licensed, bonded and insured referral and placement agency.

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Home Health Care

We guarantee that you or your loved one is receiving care that is tailored specifically to your needs. We design each program to provide a caregiver or homemaker to help in managing personal care, exercise, and nutrition.

We serve elderly, seniors, terminally ill, handicap, post surgery clients, rehabilitating clients, and expectant mothers. We refer only experienced, qualified, referenced, and competent Home Care Providers.

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Caregiver Services

Who should consider Pasadena In Home Care and A-1 Domestic Professional Services? Seniors, Handicapped, or anyone needing Home Care Assistance! Activities of daily living provided by our qualified and trained caregivers and Certified Nurse's Assistants include incontinence care, bathing and hygiene management, medication reminders, feeding and meal preparation, transportation to social events and medical appointments, light housekeeping and laundry responsibilities, exercise and range of motion assistance, and of course, companionship.

We perform a Nationwide Criminal Check, DMV Check, Sex Offender Database Check, TB skin test or x-ray, and all caregivers must have their CPR or first aid card. We also require a performance rating of 90% or higher from previous employers, and all caregivers must provide verifiable references.

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Elderly Care

Our Care Providers can help the people you care about maintain their health and independence. We provide Senior Home Care Services for retired seniors, elderly, terminally ill, handicapped people, and the developmentally disabled.

Pasadena In Home Care and A-1 Domestic Professional Services is your best source for Home Care Services for your loved ones. We have been in business since 1991 and are committed to Value, Excellence, and Customer Satisfaction.

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Senior Care

Our specialized support services will allow you to continue living a normal, healthy, and comfortable life in your own home with the help of a well-trained care provider. Our specialty is elder care.

Our numerous care programs, including non-medical care, companion care, and senior care, work to serve our clients in all aspects. Our quality and professional team of staff and caregivers alike will assist you by whatever means necessary to ensure a better quality of life.

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Caregiver

The experienced private duty home care specialist will provide assistance for your friend, family member or loved one, allowing them to remain independent and in their own home for as long as possible. Our wide selection of services allow any family member or loved one to decide which level of non-medical care will be needed in the home.

Regardless of the level of care you are seeking, Pasadena In Home Care and A-1 Domestic Professional Services makes it or mission to serve you and your loved ones in the most professional and compassionate manner. We are committed to offering the most qualified and professional Home Care Providers.

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