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Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Leading Incontinence Care Services Relieve Elders Right From The Home In Orange

Do you have a loved one in the home who's feeling increasingly ashamed because of his/her lack of bladder and bowel control?
At A-1 Home Care in Orange, we provide the leading incontinence care services at the most reasonable rates in Southern California. Each incontinence care service provider that we send to the home comes with helping hands, a golden heart, and a professional understanding that's sure to make seniors smile.

Take a look below at some of the affectionate in-home care options provided by A-1 Home Care to elders struggling with incontinence:
·         assistance with household chores like dusting, vacuuming, dish-washing, laundry, mopping, taking out the trash, and bed-making  
·         assistance with yard work and gardening tasks like watering plants, mowing the lawn, and raking leaves
·         assistance with personal services like bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
·         transportation to and from medical appointments and other existing engagements
·         delicious and nutritious meal preparation
·         running errands like grocery shopping and picking up clothes from the cleaners
·         medication reminders and administration assistance
·         “brain games” and other cognition improving activities
·         enjoyable conversation and companionship
·         special needs care
A-1 Home Care's elder care experts are dedicated to providing only the best home care services available anywhere, helping to compose the caregiving agency of choice in Los Angeles and Orange County for the past quarter century and counting. 

You can find out for yourself what A-1 Home Care can do to help your loved in the home by calling a compassionate caregiver at (949) 650-3800 or (562) 929-8400 today. A-1 Home Care also services neighboring elder communities in Tustin, Irvine, Garden Grove, Villa Park, and Fullerton.

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Elderly Heat Stroke and Exhaustion Care in Orange


As summer approaches, the temperatures will rise and so will the health risks that accompany hot weather. It is important to stay hydrated at any age, however the elderly are particularly prone to Heat Stroke and Exhaustion. On one hand, the ability to notice body temperature changes decrease with age, however many seniors have underlying health conditions that make them less able to adapt to the temperature increases.

To avoid Heat Stroke and Exhaustion, some helpful tips include

  • Drinking plenty of water or liquids, even when you do not feel thirsty. Avoid alcoholic and caffeinated drinks because they can actually make you more dehydrated.
  • Wear light colored, loose-fitting clothes and a hat! 
  • Stay Indoors in the mid-afternoon when temperatures are at their highest.
  • Be aware of the warning signs of heat stroke and exhaustion, which include: Dizziness, nausea, headache, chest pain, fainting and breathing problems
To assist your elderly loved ones at home and in their day to day activities, A-1 Home Care offers an array of services including 24 Hour Live In Care, Short Term Care, Senior Care, Hourly In Home Care, Arthritis Care, Respite Care and more. Our caregivers are experienced, culturally diverse and multilingual, serving communities such as the Asian, Middle Eastern, Hispanic, Jewish and African American communities. We have been proudly serving cities all throughout Orange County and Los Angeles County including Orange, Santa Ana, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Villa Park and Huntington Beach

If you or your loved one has Long Term  Care Insurance, A-1 Home Care accepts Veteran Benefits and insurances such as John Hancock, MetLife, Penn Treaty, CALPERS or Bankers' Life & Casualty. 

To learn more about how we can help care for your elderly loved ones at home and keep them hydrated during these hot summer months, call us at (949)650-3800 or visit us online at www.orangeinhomecare.com.

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Elder Care Law FAQs/A-1 Home Care Orange County

Do you know how to find a qualified elder law attorney?

Elder law is a subsection of law that is gaining in significance as the baby boomer generation grows older. Questions concerning guardianship, health arrangements, long term care and living wills for seniors who can no longer provide self care or decision making, are rampant. Illnesses and conditions such as Alzheimer or dementia will often render a family member unable to provide care for oneself. In this case, it may be best to hire a qualified elder law attorney.

First, it's important to know who you're talking to. Some of the requirements for certification include:
  • Being licensed as a lawyer in one or more states
  • Practicing law for five years or more
  • Maintaining a level of excellence of all the bars
  • Demonstrating involvement in practicing elder law
  • Finishing at least 45 hours of continuing education in elder law in the last three years
  • References from five attorneys
  • Passing a certification examination
 A-1 Home Care is an employment agency for caregivers that has provided live in services for elderly vets in the city of Orange, Fountain Valley, Villa Park, Santa Ana, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, and Costa Mesa since 1991. We are offering free in home consultations and pre hiring interviews to interested families.

For more information about our in home services, please call (714) 523-4010! 


Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Christmas Traditions around the World: Mexico/ A-1 Home Care wishes you a Merry Christmas!

How do you celebrate Christmas? While many Americans are familiar with the tried and true holiday dinner around the table, many more Americans follow their cultural roots and celebrate the holiday in a traditional manner. Christmas traditions around the world are a truly interesting topic, and A-1 Home Care investigates how they occur in our nation's neighbor, Mexico.

There are several elements to Christmas in Mexico, that are region specific. Posadas — door-to-door processions that re-enact Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter — and a parade with candlelit paper lanterns fill the streets of this city in southwestern Mexico. And then there is the tradition of the “breaking of the plates,” whereby people buy crispy pastries topped with sugar or syrup, and then smash the ceramic plates to the ground to signify the end of the old year. But the most awe-inspiring custom is the century-old competition known as the Noche de RĂ¡banos (Night of the Radishes) on the evening of Dec. 23. Farmers display elaborate sculptures — nativity scenes, robed kings, musicians — all carved out of the giant radishes grown locally. After the judges name the winner of the sculpture contest, the sky explodes with fireworks.

However your family celebrates Christmas, A-1 Home Care sincerely wishes you a loving holiday, with many great memories around the Christmas tree.

A-1 Home Care provides round the clock care in the cities of Orange, Fountain Valley, Villa Park, Santa Ana, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, and Costa MesaA-1 Home Care is a local nonmedical homecare agency with an A+ rating with the BBB and Shield Certification.

For more information about our in home services, please call (714) 523-4010!

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Elders who served the country in war may be eligible for veterans benefits

There have been millions of now elderly citizens who served proudly in war. They lay their lives down for the country and fought to protect freedom and ideals. For their efforts, the Veterans Administration has created a little known pension plan called the Aid & Attendance Benefit. This program is designed to provide elderly and disabled vets with daily care services.

1. Veterans are eligible for up to $1,732/ mo
2. Surviving spouse is eligible for up to $1,113 per month
3. A Veteran with a Spouse is eligible for up to $2,054 per month
4. Veteran with a Sick Spouse is eligible for up to $1,360 per month

A-1 Home Care is an employment agency for caregivers that has provided live in services for elderly vets in the city of Orange since 1991. We are offering free consultations for elders or spouses who may be eligible to receive federal veterans benefits.

Seniors, elderly and adults living in Orange, Fountain Valley, Villa Park, Santa Ana, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, and Costa Mesa should call us to find an experienced caregiver.  A-1 Home Care is a local nonmedical homecare agency with an A+ rating with the BBB and Shield Certification.

For more information about our in home services, please call (714) 523-4010! 




Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Live In Home Care in Orange, CA

Having a personal caregiver who lives in the home can be a happy arrangement. Compatible live-in caregivers provide qualified care while acting as a friend and support system to lonely seniors and elders. A-1 Home Care arranges Orange Live In Home Caregivers with positive and qualified experience to care for our clients in Orange, California.

A-1 Home Care provides round the clock care in the cities of Orange, Fountain Valley, Villa Park, Santa Ana, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, and Costa MesaA-1 Home Care is a local nonmedical homecare agency with an A+ rating with the BBB and Shield Certification.

For more information about our in home services, please call (714) 523-4010!

Senior Care for Respite in Orange

We all get sick, sometimes more seriously than others. When your family needs to arrange care for an adult or elder recovering from surgery, suffering from a terminal illness or simply a bad case of the flu, A-1 Home Care is here for you. We are a nonmedical home health agency that provides talented Orange Respite Caregivers for Seniors and Elderly. Typical respite services we offer include:

Bed making
Bathing assistance
Dressing assistance
Meal preparation
Driving to doctor's visits
Pharmacy pick up
Wound cleaning/ bandage dressing

A-1 Home Care has worked with patients from St. Joseph Hospital, UC Irvine Medical Center, Hoag Hospital and other hospitals in Orange County. Our agency provides eldercare services in Orange, Fountain Valley, Villa Park, Santa Ana, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, and Costa Mesa should call us to find an experienced caregiver.  A-1 Home Care is a local nonmedical homecare agency with an A+ rating with the BBB and Shield Certification.

For more information about our in home services, please call (714) 523-4010!