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 
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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.