Elderly Drivers and Caregiving in Culver City

As the body ages, it becomes more vulnerable to injury due to ailments such as fragile bones and medical conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. Seniors are considered as safer drivers in comparison to other age groups because they tend to wear safety belts and observe speed limits. However, Seniors have the highest crash death rate per mile. In big cities such as Los Angeles and Culver City where the roads are often heavily congested with cars and the freeways have many accidents, it is especially dangerous for the fragile to be driving in such dangerous conditions. To avoid putting your elderly loved ones at risk, A-1 Home Care can provide caregivers who can assist with tasks such as driving to appointments, grocery shopping, and accompanying them on outings to ensure their safety. We are a Local, Licensed, Bonded, and Insured Non-Medical Home Care Agency with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau that has been serving the culturally diverse communities of Orange County and Los Angeles in cities such as Culver City, Hollywood, Torrance, Palos Verdes, Long Beach, Westwood and more.

Our compassionate and experience caregivers can assist with Hourly In Home Care, Short Term Care, Long Term Care, 24 Hour Live In Care and Personal Care in addition to specialized care such as After Surgery Care, Incontinence Care, Kidney Disease Care, Arthritis Care and Respite Care. We offer competitive rates and are dedicated to ensuring that your elderly loved one lives as comfortably and safely as possible.

To learn more about how we can assist your Elderly loved one with getting to and from appointments safely, please contact us at (310) 657- 8780 and visit our website www.culvercityinhomecare.com!

Hire a Caregivers this Summer for Culver City Seniors

Southern California is renowned for its pleasant weather all year round, and summer is no different, but unlike what the media may say about SoCal summer, the temperature is not always heavenly. Every year, we do tend to experience increases that can go up to 100 degrees. While this is tolerable to some, the people who experience this temperature most severely are typically children and the elderly.

Naturally this fact has led to people asking for way to make sure that their elderly loved ones can be safe this season while still enjoying the summer festivities. And to that, we at A-1 Home Care would like to offer our solution, which consists of trained and professional senior caregivers and home health aides. Through our agency, we can provide in home and 24 hour caregivers to tend to the needs of your seniors loved ones. experts in all categories of care, including  but not limited to Elder Care, Diabetic Care and Parkinson's Care. With 2 years or more of caregiving experience, you can have the peace of mind that your loved ones are in safe hands.

Inquire about our caregiving services by calling us at 310 657 8180 or visit our page at Culver City In Home Care. You can also find out more by liking us on Facebook!

How to handle searching for Elder Law Attorneys

When a loved one is falling sick and needs personal services, it's hard to decide to embark on a search for an elder law attorney. What do you do and what do you say to the elderly spouse or parent who may not believe that they need assistance? A-1 Home Care suggests that family members get together to discuss this, and search for a supportive elder law attorney by doing research and asking for references. 

When you have found an appropriate attorney, make an appointment to see him or her. During the initial consultation, you will be asked to give the attorney an overview of the reason you are seeking assistance, so be sure to organize and bring all the information pertinent to your situation. After you have explained your situation, ask: 

• What will it take to resolve it?
• Are there any alternate courses of action
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of each possibility?
• How many attorneys are in the office?
• Who will handle your case?
• Has that attorney handled matters of this kind in the past? 

 A-1 Home Care is A+ rated with the BBB. We provide caregiving services in the cities of Culver City, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Palos Verdes, Malibu, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Hollywood, and others in Los Angeles County and Orange County since 1991. 

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To interview and hire a compatible caregiver in your area today, CALL us at 310-657-8780. For more information, visit us at Culver City In Home Care.

Cervical Health Awareness Month/ A-1 Home Care Culver City

Cervical cancer, a disease that affects the female reproductive system, is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).  HPV is a common virus that can be passed from one person to another during sex.

Cervical cancer is a highly preventable disease because screening tests (such as the Pap test), and vaccines to prevent HPV infections are available. When cervical cancer is found early, it is highly treatable and associated with long survival and good quality of life. At later stages, it can sometimes require surgery.

HPV vaccines offer the greatest health benefit to persons who receive all 3 doses before exposure to HPV. Routine HPV vaccination is recommended for girls and boys at age 11 or 12 years. Vaccination also is recommended for females through age 26 years and for males through age 21 years who have not been vaccinated previously.

Although all women are at risk for cervical cancer, it occurs most often in older and senior women over age 30. For women over age 26 years, the best way to prevent cervical cancer is to get routine cervical cancer screening and maintain good self care, as recommended.

  A-1 Home Care is A+ rated with the BBB. We provide caregiving services in the cities of Culver City, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Palos Verdes, Malibu, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Hollywood, and others in Los Angeles County and Orange County since 1991.
To interview and hire a compatible caregiver in your area today, CALL us at 310-657-8780. For more information, visit us at Culver City In Home Care.

Cancer Care in Orange County & Los Angeles County from A-1 Home Care / A-1 Domestic

Exercise to reduce arthritis pain/ Arthritis Care in Culver City

Exercise is crucial for people with arthritis. It increases strength and flexibility, reduces joint pain, and helps combat fatigue. Of course, when stiff and painful joints are already bogging you down, the thought of walking around the block or swimming a few laps might seem overwhelming.

But you don't need to run a marathon or swim as fast as an Olympic competitor to help reduce the symptoms of your arthritis. Even moderate exercise can ease your pain and help you maintain a healthy weight. When arthritis threatens to immobilize you, exercise keeps you moving.

Exercise can help you improve your health and fitness without hurting your joints. Along with your current treatment program, exercise can:

• Strengthen the muscles around your joints
• Help you maintain bone strength
• Give you more strength and energy to get through the day
• Make it easier to get a good night's sleep
• Help you control your weight
• Make you feel better about yourself and improve your sense of well-being

 A-1 Home Care is A+ rated with the BBB. We provide caregiving services in the cities of Culver City, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Palos Verdes, Malibu, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Hollywood, and others in Los Angeles County and Orange County since 1991.

To interview and hire a compatible caregiver in your area today, CALL us at 310-657-8780.
For more information, visit us at Culver City In Home Care.

Magical properties of Vitamin C/ Post surgery Healing Tips

Worrying about healing after a surgery?

Vitamin C is another nutrient critical to wound healing. It’s responsible for making connective tissue, and it acts as a powerful antioxidant. Since surgical trauma causes an increase in the body’s metabolic rate, vitamin C levels can drop. So, consuming up to 1,000 milligrams of vitamin C for up to one week after surgery can help expedite tissue repair.

A combination of food, juice and supplements can be used to attain this level. Prune juice or stewed prunes are an excellent addition to the diet, since prunes are high in vitamin C and can help relieve constipation that is a common side effect of drug therapy.

A-1 Home Care provides talented Culver City After Surgery Care for Seniors and Elderly. We are a nonmedical home health agency that provides services for elders in the Culver City area. Round the clock care is available in Culver City, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Palos Verdes, Malibu, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Hollywood, and others in Los Angeles County and Orange County since 1991.

To interview and hire a compatible caregiver in your area today, CALL us at 310-657-8780.
For more information, visit us at Culver City In Home Care.

Culver City Veterans may be eligible for benefits

Serving the country is a sacrifice that has been made by generations past. Elderly veterans may be eligible to receive benefits for their service to the country via Veterans Benefits.

The Veterans Association provides basic pension and Aid & Assistance Benefits for low income veterans who meet certain criteria. The Aid & Assistance package is designed to pay for home care services or other types of eldercare when veterans require it. A-1 Home Care can work with senior veterans to determine their eligibility for these services.

We know that these forms are long and tedious. Our intake agents provide free consultation services to determine if your elderly family member can arrange for in home care under the VA benefits packages.

A-1 Home Care is A+ rated with the BBB. We provide caregiving services in the cities of Culver City, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Palos Verdes, Malibu, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Hollywood, and others in Los Angeles County and Orange County since 1991.

To interview and hire a compatible caregiver in your area today, CALL us at 310-657-8780.
For more information, visit us at Culver City In Home Care.