Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s can be quite overwhelming when it affects one of our loved ones. This type of dementia causes problems with thinking, memory and behavior. Since Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease, it gets worse throughout time. When a senior is affected with Alzheimer’s, it can become difficult for the family since their loved one becomes forgetful and has trouble remembering to finish certain tasks.

A-1 Home Care can help seniors by assigning a trained care giver who will assist your loved one with appropriate Elder Care. A care giver can become a Home Helper and can assist your family with 24 Hour Care. An elder In Home Care, can be assisted with light housekeeping tasks, laundry, bathing, many other things.

For more information on Alzheimer’s in Pasadena, Please visit A-1 HomeCare or call 626-287-0250.

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!