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Family history, genetics, hypertension, head trauma, age and gender are natural risk factors for Alzheimer’s and dementia, but smokers have a 45% higher chance of developing Alzheimer’s than their non-smoking counterparts, according to a report published by the World...

As we age, the composition of our bodies change. But did you know that consistent exercise helps keep those changes positive and to a minimum altogether? At A-1 Home Care in Cerritos, our expert in-home care givers want to provide you with three important safety tips...

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...

Are you a family caregiver who’s tired, irritable, or simply needs some time away from caring for your loved one? It’s nothing to be ashamed about, as many family caregivers today are otherwise left overwhelmed—and that’s never a good thing for anybody involved!...

In America today, many people are born with cognitive deficiencies or physical handicaps that make life in the home more high maintenance than would otherwise be the case. At A-1 Home Care in Hollywood, we provide the leading special needs caregiving services...

Home is where we feel the shelter from the outside world, and where we feel safest. While the familiar environment may feel easy to navigate, for seniors who are aging, that same chair you have enjoyed sitting may turn into a safety hazard due to poor eyesight,...

How strong is your elderly loved one’s relationship with his or her primary care provider? According to University of British Columbia research, patients with chronic conditions are more likely to maintain or improve their own health if they have an ongoing...

Is you or a loved one suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or general heart disease in the home? Characterized by coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing, COPD can necessitate immediate active care that’s provided around-the-clock. At A-1...

Picture this scene – 5,000 participants helping to decorate the graves of over 20,000 both Union and Confederate soldiers. That is what Memorial Day is all about and how it really originated. This day was originally called the Decoration Day because people began...