Care tips after a masectomy or breast cancer surgery

After breast cancer surgery, your body needs more than its usual supply of protein. It needs it to repair cells, fight infection, and heal incisions. Right after surgery, boost your protein intake without worrying about calories. It will aid your healing and help you regain your strength. If you need to lose weight, you can focus on that after your post-op recovery.

Here are some ways to increase your protein intake:

• Add protein powder or dry milk to meals.
• Add grated cheese to vegetables, potatoes, rice, and salads.
• Add high-protein snacks such as almonds, peanuts, and cheese

A-1 Home Care is A+ rated with the BBB and a member of the NCPC. A-1 Home Care provides After Surgery Eldercare services in Encino, Canoga Park, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Northridge, Thousand Oaks and other cities of Los Angeles County, CA.

Call 310-657-8780 to inquire about Home Care Services 
To learn more about our wonderful Caregivers, visit http://www.lainhomecareservice.com/caregiver_agency.html

A-1 Home Care wishes you a Happy thanksgiving

Ready for a mini history lesson?

Thanksgiving is a holiday many of us love the most. It's a celebration of bounty, harvest, tradition, and best of all, food. However, many of us are unaware of the story behind the fourth thursday of November. 

The people who comprised the Plymouth Colony were a group of English Protestants who wanted to break away from the Church of England. A ship carrying 101 men, women, and children spent 66 days traveling the Atlantic Ocean, intending to land where New York City is now located. Due to the windy conditions, the group had to cut their trip short and settle at what is now called Cape Cod. It was there that they settled and eventually broke bread in the first Thanksgiving. 

A-1 Home Care is A+ rated with the BBB and a member of the NCPC. A-1 Home Care provides Eldercare services in Encino, Canoga Park, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Northridge, Thousand Oaks and other cities of Los Angeles County, CA.

Call 310-657-8780 to inquire about Home Care Services 
To learn more about our wonderful Caregivers, visit http://www.lainhomecareservice.com/caregiver_agency.html

Some info on the recent government shutdown

Most of you know that as of October 1st, a government shutdown is in effect. So what exactly does this mean for seniors in Encino?


Not all government functions will simply evaporate come Oct. 1 — Social Security checks will still get mailed, and veterans' hospitals will stay open. But many federal agencies will shut their doors and send their employees home, from the Environmental Protection Agency to hundreds of national parks. This causes reverberating effects as tourism, travel, jobs and lives take financial blows.

All government services have been split between the "essential" and "nonessential". Deemed essential include: Veterans Benefits, Disability Assistance, Social Security, and SSI. This means that elders and adults who depend on government checks to live from month to month need not worry, as those services fall under protected areas.

A-1 Home Care offers free counseling services for seniors who may qualify for benefits under the VA, such as Veterans Pension and Aid & Attendance Benefit. We help local elders navigate the maze that can be confusing forms, paperwork requests and the like. We look forward to talking with you!

For in homehealth care, call 310-657-8780 or visit http://www.encinoinhomecare.com/index.html.

Hospice Care in Encino

Hospice Care is humane and compassionate care for people in the last phases of life. Elders who have reached the end of life due to an incurable or terminal illness are generally assigned hospice care when they have less than 6 months to live. A-1 Home Care specializes in live in Hospice Caregiving and provides skillful, empathetic care.

A-1 Home Care offers live in and hourly Encino Hospice Caregivers in Encino, Canoga Park, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Northridge, Thousand Oaks and other cities of Los Angeles County, CA.

Call 310-657-8780 to inquire about Home Care Services
To learn more about our wonderful Caregivers, visit http://www.lainhomecareservice.com/caregiver_agency.html

Care at Home for Senior and Elderly in Encino

Sometimes, all we need is a pal to stand by us. Many elderly people in the United States live in isolation, apart from friends and family. Health complaints or mobility issues can stop elders from venturing out to social activities, recreation centers and other active events. A-1 Home Care suggest hiring a Encino Homecare Provider to help you out.

Living with a Caregiver doesn't have to be much different from living on your own. Except that you'll be sure to have a clean, safe environment to live in. Our eldercare providers can take care of a variety of tasks like

Light cleaning
Meal Preparation
Bed Making
Driving
Prescription Pick Up
Grocery Shopping
And more.

A-1 Home Care has been providing excellent service in Southern California for over 20 years. We have excellent reviews from previous clients and an A+ rating with the BBB. Call us anytime if you are seeking care in  Encino, Canoga Park, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Northridge, Thousand Oaks and other cities of Los Angeles County, CA.

Call 310-657-8780 to inquire about Home Care Services
To learn more about our wonderful Caregivers, visit http://www.lainhomecareservice.com/caregiver_agency.html

In Home Arthritis Care in Encino

Arthritis can be painful, but there are a few guidelines you can follow to maximize your joint health. You probably get all kinds of advice about exercise, medication and stress. But there are some basics, recommended by Mayo Clinic which may help you figure things out. Tell you caregiver about these health tips and be on your way to reduced pain.

1. Give your doctor complete info about your medical conditions, not just arthritis
2. Ask your doctor about the type of arthritis you have
3. Find out if your joints are already damaged
4. When sitting, adjust your position frequently
5. Take breaks so you don't overuse joints

A-1 Home Care arranges In Home Arthritis Caregivers in the cities of  Encino, Canoga Park, Tarzana, Thousand Oaks, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Northridge and other cities within Los Angeles County since 1991.  A-1 Home Care Agency is recognized as a leading in home care agency by hospitals and medical centers such as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Keck Hospital of USC and Huntington Memorial Hospital for our excellent at home patient care.

For in homehealth care, call 310-657-8780 or visit http://www.encinoinhomecare.com/index.html.

Live In Home Care in Encino

Weight training and aerobic exercise such as dancing or swimming are great for elders with Arthritis. Alongside strengthening valuable muscles that stabilize arthritic joints, exercise helps maintain a sleek figure which reduces strain on knees and hips and prevents surgery. If you're an active elderly adult and your knees give you trouble, try doing repetitions of squats and straight leg lifts. These exercises, recommended by New York Times support the muscles around the knees, reducing the weight they bear. Read the rest of this article to learn more about proper form when practicing these exercises!

A-1 Home Care is A+ rated with the BBB and a member of the NCPC. A-1 Home Care provides Eldercare services in Encino, Canoga Park, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Northridge, Thousand Oaks and other cities of Los Angeles County, CA.

Call 310-657-8780 to inquire about Home Care Services 
To learn more about our wonderful Caregivers, visit  http://www.lainhomecareservice.com/caregiver_agency.html

24 Hour Home Care in Encino

When we've lost the ability to properly care for our homes and bodies, it's best to have a compassionate friend who can give you a hand. A-1 Home Care arranges compatible 24 hour caregivers in Encino to help bring your loved one back to speed.  Call us today to arrange a free in home assessment or next day caregiving today!

A-1 Home Care is A+ rated with the BBB and a member of the NCPC. A-1 Home Care provides Eldercare services in Encino, Canoga Park, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Northridge, Thousand Oaks and other cities of Los Angeles County, CA.

Call 310-657-8780 to inquire about Home Care Services 
To learn more about our wonderful Caregivers, visit  http://www.lainhomecareservice.com/caregiver_agency.html