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.

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 Rábanos (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 Mesa.  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!

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!