In-Home Alzheimer’s & Dementia Memory Care Services in Pasadena

Professional Caregiver vs. Family Caregiver

When a loved one needs at home care, the spouse or a close relative will usually take on the role of main caregiver. A-1 Home Care Agency understands the pressure this relative may feel when caring for a family member while still retaining their regular employment. When the family member is not trained or experienced with the needs of someone suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or Dementia this situation can become overwhelming.

Our non-medical Home Care Organization (HCO) has over 30 years’ experience helping Seniors and Elderly in their homes as they age. We have knowledgeable and compassionate caregivers, home health aides, nurse aides, and personal care assistants, qualified to help people suffering from Alzheimer’s, dementia, memory loss, and Sundowner Syndrome.

Our Credentials:

State Licensed, Bonded and Insured Non-Medical Home Care Organization (HCO)
Certified MediCare / MediCal Provider for Personal Care Services
Vendor for Medi-Cal Waiver Programs
Vendor for Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield
Approved Vendor by Long-Term Care Insurance Companies
Contracted Provider for Long Term Care Insurance Guild
Provider for Health Saving Accounts (HSA) Health Plans
Vendor for Covid Support Services for Regional Centers
Respite Care Vendor by California Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center Provider
Regional Center of Orange County Provider
East Los Angeles Regional Center Provider
North Los Angeles Regional Center Provider
Service Provider for Senior Care Network / Huntington Hospital – MSSP
Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center – USC Davis – MSSP
Approved Vendor for Partners in Care Foundation – MSSP
Approved Agency for Family Caregiver Resource Center in OC / St. Jude’s Hospital – MSSP
Member of American Board of Home Care (ABHC)
National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC)
Home Care Association of America (HCAOA)
Member of American Care Management Association (ACMA)
Alzheimer’s Association Member
Provider for Orchid Medical Worker’s Compensation Network
Member of America’s Choice Provider Network (ACPN)
Workers Compensation Approved Provider

Famous People with Alzheimer’s

Well known examples of famous people who have developed Alzheimer Disease include actor Charlton Heston, the actress Rita Hayworth, and the novelist Terry Pratchett. Also, former United States President Ronald Reagan and Irish writer Iris Murdoch had Alzheimer’s, both of whom were the subjects of scientific articles examining how their cognitive capacities deteriorated with the disease. Other notable cases include Harold Wilson (United Kingdom) and Adolfo Suárez (Spain).

Alzheimer Disease has also been portrayed in films such as: The Notebook (2004), based on Nicholas Sparks’ 1996 novel of the same name; Iris (2001), based on John Bayley’s memoir of his wife Iris Murdoch; and Away from Her (2006), based on Alice Munro’s short story “The Bear Came Over the Mountain”