Warning Signs of Parkinson’s Disease
The absence of dopamine is the hallmark of Parkinson’s disease. It’s a neurotransmitter responsible for smooth, coordinated muscle movements, but when the brain produces dopamine in decreasing measures, the person loses voluntary control over his muscles and starts to...
How to Provide In-Home Care without Bruising Your Elderly Loved One’s Ego
Mike’s grandmother is 95 years old who takes fierce pride in her independence and great physical health. With no trace of Alzheimer’s or physical weakness, she continues to do yard work long after her spouse passed away. Her strong hands yank the weeds from the soil...
Cerritos Has After Surgery Care Options
When it comes to having to stay in the hospital following a surgery, did you know that the most affordable and diverse hospital care solutions are right up the street in Cerritos? At A-1 Home Care, our friendly caregivers provide after surgery care options for seniors...
Cancer Care
Cancer affects the lives of the families and friends just as much as it does the victim. Los Angeles In Home Care sympathizes with the friends and family of cancer patients and offers non-medical in-home cancer care to families who need it. Our caregivers are...
Sensitive Ways to Show Cancer Care Support without Appearing Intrusive
Your elderly loved one is keenly aware that his time on earth is limited. The holidays are near, and your loved one (perhaps your parent or your in-law) has never been easy to get along with in the first place, yet your heart is filled with compassion because of his...
When an Elderly Loved One’s Wish for Privacy Puts You in an Awkward Position
When an elderly loved one divulged an important health fact to you and has sworn you to secrecy, that then creates a lot of awkwardness between you and other family members; who could show support when your loved one really needs it, especially if it’s cancer or a...
How to Recognize Early Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis is common among young women although, it can appear in older adults and children. The usual onset of MS is between ages 20 and 50, and the cause remains a mystery. This immune disorder attacks the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, which...
When it’s Time to Take a Mental Health Day
Our caregivers at A-1 Home Care are some of the most hardworking people, putting someone else’s needs before their own. But, like our own senior patients, sometimes our caregivers need a break too. Working around the clock, being on-call for twenty-four hours a day,...
The Red Hat Society for Elderly Women
With over 40,000 chapters around the country and other countries overseas, the Red Hat Society is that was opened for women that are 50 years old and over, and now open to all women. It was founded locally in Fullerton back in 1998 after a group of friends began...
