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Thursday, January 30, 2014

Arts and Crafts Day at Downey Care Center

This week, A-1 Home Care took time off to go visit the lovely senior residents at Downey Care Center. We loved being able to meet and greet with them, and were happy to have the chance to meet the community members.

Starting from this past session, A-1 Home Care will be hosting half yearly art classes at the Downey Care Center. They will be headed by our Marketing Manager, Jackie Brown. This week, we worked on Valentines Day themed bookmarks. With the feelings of romance and candy in the air, we set out to create personalized book holders with glitter stickers, patterned papers, markers, colored yarn, and lots of friends and fun.

We met so many people! This time, we had a rowdy crowd of about 30 participants. We were so excited so see all of these people! We had a blast getting messy and making art with all of the wonderful elders at the care center.

A-1 Home Care hopes that you can take the time to visit one of our free events in the future! We enjoyed having a great time with the seniors in the community, and look forward to hosting similar events in the future. Check up on our company happenings on our blog, or facebook page!

A-1 Home Care is a professional caregiver agency.  We provide care in  Fullerton, Downey, Norwalk, Long Beach, Lakewood, La Mirada, Cerritos and other cities of Los Angeles County and Orange County. 
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Glaucoma Awareness Month/ A-1 Home Care Fullerton

Did you know that January is Glaucoma Awareness Month? As part of our effort to expose our readers to the latest health news, A-1 Home Care will be discussing glaucoma in support of this month. 

Glaucoma is an umbrella term for a group of disorders in which the pressure in the eye becomes too great for the health of the optic nerve. Because of this increased pressure, vision becomes severely impeded, increasing in severity, and resulting in reduced vision and even blindness in adult and elder sufferers. 

Although there is no "cure" for glaucoma, treatment can be highly effective and may prevent individuals from losing any vision. People who benefit from routine glaucoma screening are those at "high-risk", including people with:
  • African ancestry
  • Family history of glaucoma
  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Near-sightedness (myopia)
  • Chronic corticosteroid use
  • History of serious eye injury   
  
A-1 Home Care can arrange for a compassionate, friendly caregiver to provide emotional assistance for elders with glaucoma recieving treatments or  surgery.
 We provide care in  Fullerton, Downey, Norwalk, Long Beach, Lakewood, La Mirada, Cerrittos and other cities of Los Angeles County and Orange County.
 
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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Holiday fun at the Whittier Senior Center


A-1 Home Care spent the afternoon at the Whittier Senior Center, having a ball with the local elder community, making arts and crafts. We arrived in the early afternoon, with several members of our corporate staff in tow. With plenty of refreshments, activities, and a nifty holiday Powerpoint to offer the community, we were confident that the event would be a success!
The PowerPoint presentation included classic images of Christmas, and winter themes. 



Seniors enjoying complementary refreshments

Presenting Amanda Shanks, Community Services Coordinator with a holiday gift bag as a gesture of thanks for inviting us to this amazing city center.

A-1 Home Care hopes that you can take the time to visit one of our free events in the future! We enjoyed having a great time with the seniors in the community, and look forward to hosting similar events in the future. Check up on our company happenings on our blog, or facebook page!

A-1 Home Care is a professional caregiver agency.  We provide care in  Fullerton, Downey, Norwalk, Long Beach, Lakewood, La Mirada, Cerrittos and other cities of Los Angeles County and Orange County. 
Call us at 562-904-2878 to recieve more info about home care
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Thursday, November 21, 2013

Feelings of sadness after surgical procedures/ Fullerton In Home Care for Post Surgery


Experiencing anxiety before an operation is often not surprising to patients, but the feelings are not as easily explained after the procedure has been completed. Post-operative depression can be especially bewildering if it comes as a surprise to the patient because it has not been discussed between the doctor and patient. 

 Symptoms of post-operative depression vary with each person, but common ones include changes in appetite and energy levels, shifts in mood such as apathy or irritability, fatigue, and feelings of hopelessness and despair. The physical symptoms might also be credited to the after-effects of the surgery, which can make the diagnosis of post-surgical depression difficult and confusing. 

 Defined by the Mayo Clinic as a “medical illness that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest,” depression is already a difficult topic for people to discuss, and many are reluctant to admit to feeling the way they do, thinking they have no reason to be depressed or are just going through a rough time at the moment. 

A-1 Home Care can arrange for a compassionate, friendly caregiver to provide emotional assistance in the period after surgery. 

 We provide care in  Fullerton, Downey, Norwalk, Long Beach, Lakewood, La Mirada, Cerrittos and other cities of Los Angeles County and Orange County.
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Thursday, July 18, 2013

VA Benefits are available for eligible seniors in Fullerton

Veterans in the Fullerton area can call A-1 Home Care for free consultations regarding eligibility for VA Benefits. The Veterans Association provides monthly checks for elderly or disabled vets who have:

1. Served at least one day of a 90 day service in wartime settings
2. Have proven need for daily home care

Most applications require a doctor's signature verifying health needs and other forms. Our intake agents can provide qualified assistance with helping elderly vets get their Veterans Pension and Aid & Attendance Benefit. Let our experienced staff help you untangle the complicated forms towards receiving your benefits. Filing usually takes up to several months, so call today!

A-1 Home Care provides excellent services in the cities of  Fullerton, Downey, Norwalk, Long Beach, Lakewood, La Mirada, Cerritos and other cities of Los Angeles County and Orange County. Call us today for a short conversation about services, pricing and desired skill sets.

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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Hospice Care in Fullerton

Fullerton is a beautiful place to have a home. Beautiful weather, pleasant streets and cultural attractions might have led you to choose a home there. When it's time to select hospice care for a loved one, it's best to live the end of life in the familiarity of home. A-1 Home Care provides professional Hospice Care in Fullerton and surrounding areas.When it's time to select end of live care services for yourself or a loved one, consider our top rated agency.

A-1 Home Care provides top rated hospice caregivers in   Fullerton, Downey, Norwalk, Long Beach, Lakewood, La Mirada, Cerritos and other cities of Los Angeles County and Orange County. Call us today for a short conversation about services, pricing and desired skill sets.

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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Senior Care for Respite in Fullerton

Sometimes impossible situations converge in our lives. If you are an adult child of a senior who has fallen ill, A-1 Home Care can provide assistance with Fullerton Senior Caregivers. Even when family members are performing senior care themselves, it's nearly impossible to provide round the clock care without becoming severly overworked. Our respite caregivers can arrive for hourly, weekly or 24 hour shifts to make your life easier.

Loved ones of seniors will illness should contact A-1 Home Care anytime. We provide care in  Fullerton, Downey, Norwalk, Long Beach, Lakewood, La Mirada, Cerrittos and other cities of Los Angeles County and Orange County.

Call us at 562-904-2878 to recieve more info about home care
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