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Monday, September 28, 2015

Exceptional 24 Hour Care Options Provide Lasting Care For Seniors In Encino

With the average age in America today growing steadily higher as elders live longer than at any other time in recorded history (thanks to medical technologies and other accomplishments), there is also a greater need than ever before for live-in care services in Los Angeles and Orange County communities.
A-1 Home Care is the non-medical home care agency of choice in Encino and surrounding areas, and has been since its inception more than 20 years ago. It’s composed of compassionate caregivers who come out to the comfort of the home with a pair of helping hands and a golden heart to match a resume with years of experience that's been obtained well before they even have the pleasure of stepping foot into the home.

A-1 Home Care’s diverse caregivers offer round-the-clock, 24 hour home care options that include:
·         assistance with household chores like dusting, vacuuming, dish-washing, laundry, mopping, and bed-making
·         assistance with yard work and gardening duties like watering plants, mowing the lawn, and raking leaves
·         assistance with personal services like bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
·         assistance with mobility
·         nutritious and delicious meal preparation
·         medication reminders and administration
·         enjoyable conversation, activities, and companionship
·         transportation to and from medical appointments and other existing engagements
·         child care
A-1 Home Care additionally provides in-home care options for seniors that include diabetic care, brain injury care, and multiple sclerosis care.

For more information about A-1 Home Care and its lasting caregiving options, contact a friendly caregiver today by dialing (562) 929-8400 or (310) 657-8780. A-1 Home Care serves neighboring communities that include Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, Palos Verdes, Santa Monica, and Century City.

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Seniors With Kidney Disease Find Relief With Home Care In Encino

Are you a senior in the Encino area who's suffering from kidney failure? As difficult as this time might be, there are affordable and exceptional kidney care services provided for every senior in need.

At A-1 Home Care, elders with dysfunctional kidneys experience restoration in the form of in-home care solutions meant to strengthen and relieve those troubled kidneys. With diverse caregivers who reach out across Southern California, A-1 Home Care comes to the comfort of the home to relieve the needs of each and every senior they come into contact with.


Some of the specific elder care options provided in the home to patients with kidney issues include:

  • assistance with housekeeping duties that include vacuuming, dish-washing, dusting, bed-making, and laundry
  • assistance with yard work and gardening tasks that include raking leaves, pruning plants, and mowing the lawn
  • assistance with personal services that include bathing, grooming, and dressing
  • healthy meal preparation that's always kidney-friendly
  • transportation to and from medical appointments like renal therapy as well as other engagements
  • good conversation and lasting companionship
Stop fighting against your kidney's dysfunctional health alone-- and invest in the most affordable kidney care solutions that Southern California has to offer at A-1 Home Care. To speak with a compassionate caregiver today, call (562) 929-8400 or (818) 980-0094With services that reach out across Los Angeles and Orange County, A-1 Home Care extends out to Seal Beach and Long Beach on the coastline and Cerritos, Burbank, and Calabasas more inland.
 

Monday, July 27, 2015

Personal Care Helps Seniors In Encino


As we grow older, it oftentimes becomes difficult to take care of everything around the home on our own. It can also be tough to provide self-care as well as we used to.

At A-1 Home Care in Encino, we offer personal care services to seniors that help them retain their independence while still allowing them to be comfortable. Our diverse home care providers specialize in non-medical care solutions that have already transformed the lives of many seniors across Los Angeles and Orange County.


Some of the affordable services offered by A-1 Home Care's diverse elder care professionals include:
  • help with bathing, grooming, and clothing
  • help with general housecleaning duties like dusting, laundry, dish washing, bed-making, and vacuuming
  • help with yard work and gardening tasks like mowing the lawn, raking leaves, and watering plants
  • transportation to and from medical appointments and other existing engagements
  • medication reminders
  • healthy meal preparation
  • enjoyable activities that meet the needs of every patient
  • good companionship and conversation

If you’d like to find out more information about the leading home care options provided for you right here in Encino, then give one of the helpful care givers at A-1 Home Care a call today by dialing (818) 980-0094 or (562) 929-8400. A-1 Home Care has proudly been serving seniors across Southern California for more than 20 years, including in cities like Glendale, Marina Del Rey, Garden Grove, Costa Mesa, and Fountain Valley.

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Seniors With Arthritis Pain Find Relief In Encino

Did you know that nearly 53 million American adults-- or roughly one in every five-- suffer from arthritis today? If you're one of the many seniors who suffers from arthritis in Encino or a surrounding area, you know how difficult the painful bone disorder can make every day life.

Specifically, arthritis is characterized by inflammation of one or more joints, and oftentimes creates pain and joint stiffness that will further deteriorate a person's underlying bone structure(s) over time. 

But we at A-1 Home Care are proud to bring lasting arthritic relief to not only Encino, but cities across Los Angeles and Orange County. That's because we have expert arthritic care specialists that we send out to the comfort of your home with the goal of making every-day life that much easier for you and your arthritic joints.

That means no more having to yank and claw at unyielding weeds out in your garden, no more having to open jars and tough cans with your hands, no more having to bear the worsening pain of moving and bending your arthritic joints because you have no other choice. After all, our home helpers are dedicated to doing those things for you, as well as:

  • cooking and preparing healthy meals
  • taking you to and from medical appointments and other existing engagements
  • running errands like grocery shopping and picking up clothes from the cleaners
  • gardening and yard work duties like watering and raking
  • personal care services like help with bathing
  • general housecleaning tasks including vacuuming, dusting, bed-making, and laundry
So if you or a loved one is ready to experience leading relief from arthritis pains at the most affordable cost you'll find anywhere, call the home care experts at A-1 Home Care today by dialing 818-980-0094 or 562-929-8400. We proudly serve communities across Southern California, including cities like Corona Del Mar, Alta Dena, Glendale, Hollywood, and Fountain Valley.

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Natural Arthritis Care in Encino


Sufferers of arthritis know too well how difficult it is to lead a comfortable life when your joints ache away. While it is always advised to consult with a health care professional about how to treat your arthritis, there are many natural remedies for treating the painful symptoms of arthritis. According to this article from Health.com, some natural remedies for Arthritis include:
  • Acupuncture: several trials show acupuncture to be particularly helpful for those suffering from osteoarthritis
  • Cherry Juice, which can alleviate symptoms of Gout
  • Supplements such as Rose Hips and highly concentrated Ginger 
  • Capsaicin cream, made from the substance that gives chili peppers their heat, which can relieve pain
  • Chiropractic therapy which can treat the muscle spasms that accompany arthritis
  • Physical therapy to assist sufferers from osteoarthritis with mobility
We, at A-1 Home Care, understand that our loved ones suffering from an array of ailments deserve the highest quality care and support to live comfortably in their elder years. As a Licensed, Bonded, Insured non-medical Home Care Agency with over 20 years of experience serving the communities of Los Angeles County and Orange County, A-1 Home Care can assist with caring for your loved ones so that you can have peace of mind. Our services range from Household Help to Arthritis Care, Elder Care, After Surgery Care, Companion Services and more! Our affordable services range from Hourly In Home Care to Short Term Care, Live In Care and 24 Hour Care. Our caregivers are ethnically diverse, multilingual and experienced and proudly serve the Asian, Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Jewish, African American and European communities of Los Angeles County and Orange County.

To learn more about how we can assist you with Arthritis Care at Home, call us at (818)980-0094 or visit our website www.encinohomecare.com! Check out our Facebook and Twitter for news and updates!

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Caregivers Can Help Elders Exercise and Get Healthy Fit


The most rewarding part of beginning a fitness routine is noticing the difference it makes in the rest of your life. Even if an elder begins exercising with a few simple stretches while seated or a short walk around the block, you’ll notice an improvement in how you feel as you go about your day.

Many elders reject exercise because they assume that they are too weak or frail to support a proper exercise regime. Nothing could be further from the truth! Exercise is possible for people of all ages, body types, and conditions.

When you're new to fitness at an older age, consider asking your live in caregiver to try these activities:


·  Window shop while walking laps at the mall
·  Get competitive while playing tennis
·  Take photographs on a nature hike
·  Meet new people at a yoga class
·  Watch a favorite movie while on the treadmill
·  Chat with a friend while walking, stretching, or strength training
·  Listen to music while lifting weights


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://encinoinhomecare.com/

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Try Japanese Cooking for a healthy heart/ A-1 Home Care Encino


In terms of heart health, the Japanese soar above the rest of the world in their diets. Japan has the longest living population, with people of both sexes living into their nineties. It's no wonder that Japanese cuisine has taken hold in America due to it's pleasing palette and delicious healthy nature. 

It is characteristic of Japanese cuisine to create a beautiful presentation. Use of multiple colors is encouraged, and fresh, beautiful ingredients are used to their best advantage. A-1 Home Care encourages our elderly clients to try eastern recipes out with their live in caregivers. We suggest the following recipe from www.bbcgoodfood.com.


MISO MARINATED SALMON

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp pale (shiro) miso paste
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp saké (optional)
  • 2 x 100g salmon fillets

For the cucumber salad

  • half a cucumber
  • 2 tsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • pinch caster sugar

Method

  1. Stir together the miso, mirin, sugar and sake, if using. Place the salmon fillets on a plate or in a medium food bag and cover with the miso marinade. Leave in the fridge for at least 30 mins or, better still, overnight.
  2. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Lightly oil a baking tray. Use kitchen paper to wipe off the marinade (don’t be tempted to wash idt off as you will lose some of the flavour). Place the fillets on the baking tray, skin side down. Cook in the oven for 15 mins until the fish flakes easily and is cooked through.
  3. Meanwhile, make the cucumber salad. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the cucumber into long, thin ribbons. Whisk together the rice wine vinegar, oil and sugar. Toss the cucumber ribbons in the dressing, then curl them up on two plates. Serve with the salmon and some plain white rice sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.
A-1 Home Care is A+ rated with the BBB and a member of the NCPC. A-1 Home Care provides Heart Attack Caregiving 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://encinoinhomecare.com/ or visit www.facebook.com/a1homecareagency