This month is American Heart Month!

Did you know that this month, medical professionals are celebrating American Heart Month? In honor if this, A-1 Home Care offers some interesting heart related facts. 

When it comes to matters of the heart, men and women definitely aren’t created equal. For instance, a man’s heart weighs about 10 ounces, while a woman’s heart weighs approximately 8 ounces.

Not only is a woman’s heart smaller than a man’s, but the signs that it’s in trouble are a lot less obvious. When women have a heart attack -- and more than a half million do each year -- they’re more likely to have nausea, indigestion, and shoulder aches rather than the hallmark chest pain.

Heart disease is the biggest killer of both men and women. And both genders should heed this healthy advice: Don’t smoke, keep your blood pressure and cholesterol levels in check, and watch for the obvious and the more subtle warning signs your heart could be in trouble.

A-1 Home Care finds caregiving solutions for our clients in Hollywood. We offer a range of flexible care options from live in care to more casual Companion caregiverarrangements. Call us immediately if you are seeking an experienced Senior Caregiverto provide empathetic respite home care in  Hollywood, Studio City, Beverly Hills,Brentwood, Los Angeles and Burbank.

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Activities for seniors with Alzheimer/ A-1 Home Care in Hollywood

Many people say that music is the most immediate form of expression.

For those with Alzheimer, music can be a godsend. Those who don't have readily available access to their memories, Music highlights many significant moments in life. During birthday celebrations people sing around candlelit cake, they hug as they watch couples sway to their “first dance” and during the holidays a familiar carol can all but melt our hearts. These are simple snapshots of how music can draw out reminders for seniors, of days gone by.
 
Here are a few ways one can engage a loved one or friend through music:

• Sing favorite songs together
• Listen to music that means something to a loved one
• Attend a community concert
• Play the piano together
• Watch a concert on video

A-1 Home Care finds caregiving solutions for our clients in Hollywood. We offer a range of flexible care options from live in care to more casual Companion caregiver arrangements. Call us immediately if you are seeking an experienced Senior Caregiver to provide empathetic respite home care in  Hollywood, Studio City, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Los Angeles and Burbank.

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Alzheimer Care in Hollywood, CA

In the early stages of Alzheimer's, your loved one might still be able to live and function independently. As the disease progresses, however, his or her ability to handle daily tasks will dwindle. Consider practical tips to help your loved one maintain a sense of independence and dignity as he or she becomes more dependent on you or other caregivers.

Developing effective coping strategies can help you:

• Remain engaged and active
• Respond to challenges that will help maximize your independence and well-being
• Gain a sense of control over your life

Keep in mind that what works well for one person, may not work for another. And, strategies that work for you one day, may not work the next. When developing your coping strategies, try different ones to find those that work best for you. The more flexible you can be, the better you can fine-tune your strategies to help with each situation.

 A-1 Home Care finds caregiving solutions for our clients in Hollywood. We offer a range of flexible care options from live in care to more casual Companion caregiver arrangements. Call us immediately if you are seeking an experienced Senior Caregiver to provide empathetic respite home care in  Hollywood, Studio City, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Los Angeles and Burbank.

Happy Thanksgiving from the staff at A-1 Home Care

This thanksgiving, we'll be gathering around the table to celebrate our blessings and reunite with our families. Did you know that the turkey sitting at the table is imbued with deeper meaning?

Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the official bird of the United States. He felt that the eagle had a “bad moral character” and wanted to honor the turkey as a “native” bird with relevance to our nation’s history of celebrating overeating.They chose the eagle instead.

A-1 Home Care finds caregiving solutions for our clients in Hollywood. We offer a range of flexible care options from live in care to more casual Companion caregiver arrangements. Call us immediately if you are seeking an experienced Senior Caregiver to provide empathetic respite home care in  Hollywood, Studio City, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Los Angeles and Burbank.

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Hospice Care in Hollywood

Ancient China has traditional "death houses" offered as places for the dying to stay. In New Zealand, entire Maori communities participate in mourning rituals with the family. In the US, we practice hospice care as the last stop before the end of life. A-1 Home Care has specialized in live-in hospice caregiving for over 20 years. We offer Hollywood Hospice Caregiving Services for elders and adults seeking palliative care.

Good hospice care includes communication with doctors and loved ones, personal bond and competence. A-1 Home Care can arrange caregiver interviews to meet with family or the patient before signing contracts.

A-1 Home Care is dedicated to providing superior caregiving service. We offer care in   Hollywood, Studio City, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Los Angelesand Burbank.

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24 Hour Home Care for Senior & Elderly in Hollywood

Finding a good full time caregiver can feel like a needle in a haystack. Locating good candidates, checking references and arranging meetings is a lot of work. A-1 Home Care  takes care of this process for you. Our staff of Hollywood Live In Caregivers have been preselected and screened prior to arrival. Many of our full time caregivers have been with our agency through the years and have excellent experiences.

A-1 Home Care provides 24 Hour for Seniors & Elderly in Hollywood. Our caregivers are available for service in Hollywood, Studio City, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Los Angeles and Burbank. Our agency is Shield Accredited and a member of the National Care Planning Council.


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Respite Senior Care in Hollywood

The film Iris follows the inner world of famous author and philosopher Iris Murdoch as she visibly deteriorates from Alzheimer's Disease. The film is as much about Murdoch as it is about her senior partner and decades long caretaker John Bailey. In many ways, this is a film about caregiver stress at work in Bailey due to the ups and downs of Dementia.

A-1 Home Care provides Hollywood Respite Senior Caregivers for those providing home care for their spouses, friends or family. Respite care is necessary because it gives you a break while rejuvinating your body and mind so you're ready for another round of care. We want to be there for our aging parents because we feel a need to caretake in a loving and supportive way. But harming yourself in the process of providing senior care is not the answer. You should see a doctor asap if you are experiencing

Anger
Inability to concentrate
Sadness and crying
Tension headaches
Chronic fatigue
Meight changes
Acting on impulse
Withdrawing from relationships
Changing jobs often

A-1 Home Care finds caregiving solutions for our clients in Hollywood. We offer a range of flexible care options from live in care to more casual Companion caregiver arrangements. Call us immediately if you are seeking an experienced Senior Caregiver to provide empathetic respite home care in  Hollywood, Studio City, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Los Angeles and Burbank.

Call 310-657-8780 today to arrange care