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!

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.

Senior Care for Respite in Culver City

Sometimes the seniors we know and love get sick. Everyone gets the sniffles or a sore throat sometimes. However, seasonal coughs are different when the person has chronic illness. A-1 Home Care has experienced Culver City Senior Caregivers who can provide loving care to seniors who are in delicate physical condition. Our amazing care workers are skilled with giving baths, massage, cooking and diaper changes for elders who cannot manage on their own.

A-1 Home Care provides services 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.

Live In Care in Culver City

A common complaint from elders is insomnia, or trouble getting to sleep. Though seniors may be just fine getting fewer hours of sleep than younger adults, it is detrimental to health to be manifesting signs of being constantly fatigued, sluggish and moody as a result of sleep loss. According to WebMD, the foods we eat just before bed can have a huge impact on how we sleep. Forward this informative video to your live-in caregiver to give a heads up!

Elders may be better off avoiding high protien midnight snacks, which can be quite alerting. Rather, snacks high in carbohydrates and dairy are more appropriate. Try snacking on a bowl of cereal or some crackers with cheese.

A-1 Home Care arranges Live In Elder Caregivers 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.

24 hour home care in Culver City

It's been drummed into our heads that fitness is important for health, mentality and a plethora of other things. The New York Times Article, "Good and Bad, the Little Things Add up in Fitness" discusses exactly how the choices we make affect our health and wellness. Surprisingly, the optimal levels of exercise are about 30 minutes 2 or 3 times a week. Not more or less. Long distance runners and other athletes who overexert themselves are studied to be more sedentary than others in their downtime. The lesson of the day is moderation: seek gentle movement at all hours of the day and exercise comfortably.

A-1 Home Care can provide exercise assistance for seniors and handicapped individuals. Mention your specifications to our intake counselors and we can arrange a caregiver match for you.

A-1 Home Care provides services 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.

Parkinson Care and In Home Elder Care in Culver City

Parkinson's disease is known for its major physical symptoms of tremors, rigidity and loss of mobility and motor functions but a lot of people don't realize there are many other aspects to this illness. 

According to Webmd.com, seniors and elderly people suffering from late stages of Parkinson's disease have non-motor symptoms such as mood disorders, hallucinations, depression, anxiety, loss of memory, dementia, trouble sleeping and gastrointestinal disorders.  It can be very difficult caring for someone with late stage Parkinson's and keeping them comfortable and safe.

A-1 Home Care Agency has gentle, patient and reliable in home Caregivers, Nurse Aides, Hospital Sitters and Home Health Aides who are experts in Parkinson and Elder Care.  We have served the senior and elderly community of Culver City and Los Angeles County since 1991 and are Licensed, Bonded and Insured.

Call 310-657-8780 today to arrange in home Parkinson and Elder Care!