5 Feeding Tricks around Your Elderly Loved One’s Nausea

Nausea and vomiting are the two most common side effects of cancer treatment.  Other causes for nausea include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, electrolyte imbalance, anxiety, constipation, bowel obstruction, constipation, brain cancer, inner ear problems, anxiety, other diseases, and anticipation of vomiting in association with odors or mealtimes.  If you have a loved one who is currently undergoing cancer treatment, A-1 Home Care in Laguna Beach lists some ways to combat nausea:

• Minimize the odor of foods in the environment. If you are cooking, have her stay somewhere, maybe upstairs or the farthest room down the hall where she cannot smell the aroma that might trigger her vomiting.

• Let her eat what she wants. Many cancer patients prefer light foods like fruit, vegetables and a light sandwich – anything that doesn’t stir up an aroma during preparation.

• For beverages, give your elderly loved one some hot tea or hot water. Ginger by itself or added to the tea/hot water may also help reduce nausea.

• Feed her when she’s hungry. This sounds like common sense, but oftentimes if she doesn’t want to eat, you cannot force her, so you have to be attentive to any open window that will allow you to feed her when she wants to eat.

• Give her some Orgain products, like nutritional protein shakes or meal powder. This line of products was designed by the founder who is a trained medical doctor and cancer survivor.

Quality Cancer Care That Nurtures You Back to Health

While we don’t promise you any miracles, we do believe that with the right kind of company, love, and care, it is possible for your loved one to survive cancer.  That’s why A-1 Home Care is so picky when it comes to recruiting live-in and live-out caregivers to join our team.  Every certified nurse aide, home health aide and licensed vocational nurse has years of experience helping cancer patients through chemo and treatment.  We’ve witnessed miracle after miracle, and much of that can be attributed to the quality of care given by our exceptional team of 24 hour caregivers.

About A-1 Home Care

Founded in 1991, A-1 Home Care is a licensed, bonded and insured home care agency dedicated to superior senior care services in Laguna Beach.  When you sign up for 24 hour cancer care or hourly senior care, you are receiving the best quality of in-home care available in Southern California.  Your elderly loved ones will receive top-notch live-in care services while being protected from scam artists and predators.  Our senior care services are covered by long-term care insurance as well as veteran benefits.  If you are paying out of pocket, talk to our care managers about an elder care plan that fits your budget!

For a free quote, call A-1 Home Care (949) 650-3800 or visit our website www.lagunabeachinhomecare.com for more information about services around Laguna Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Villa Park, and surrounding cities.

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Limited Exposure to the Sun, Hypertension and the Elderly

It is no mystery that seniors with Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease or other health conditions that limit mobility are not getting out enough.  As such, decreased activity outside the house also decreases exposure to the sun, which could help lower your elderly loved one’s blood pressure and ultimately, improve their cardiac health.  Are you concerned that your loved ones are not getting enough exercise because of pain in the joints?  A-1 Home Care has a wonderful team of certified in-home care professionals in Laguna Beach and surrounding areas who will help your loved ones manage their pain while maximizing their physical activity levels all around.

In-Home Physical Therapy & Exercise

A-1 Home Care will send a live-in or live-out caregiver to your home in Laguna Beach to assist with basic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, personal care, and errands.  You can focus on one area of concern, such as your elderly loved one’s lack of physical or social activity, and our certified nurse aides will target that one area until your loved ones improve.  Does your loved one need a medical check-up to measure their Vitamin D levels?  Does she need daily monitoring to make sure she’s taking the right dosage of medication?  Does your father experience too much pain when cooking or walking?  Are your parents susceptible to falls?  Our care managers can come to your home for a free assessment so we can figure out what’s best for your family members.

High Quality, Licensed Senior Care at Affordable Rates

Who said that high quality care can only be attained at costly rates?  With A-1 Home Care, you can have low-cost senior care with 5-star quality care at home.  Serving seniors since 1991, A-1 Home Care is one of the few state-licensed home care agencies in California.  Being licensed, bonded and insured means that every caregiver you meet has been extensively screened for their criminal backgrounds, DMV records and sex offender checks.  All professional references are verified.  We attract the most talented, skilled and personable caregivers you can find in Southern California.  That is why A-1 Home Care remains the preferred senior care agency in Laguna Beach and all over Orange County!

To hire a caregiver today, call (949) 650-3800 or visit our website www.lagunabeachinhomecare.com for more information about services around Laguna Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Villa Park, and surrounding cities.

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24 Hour In-Home Care Relief for Higher Hour Caregivers

The National Alliance for Caregiving defines “higher hour caregivers” as those who support an elderly loved one for at least 21 hours a week, averaging 63 hours per week.  The typical higher hour caregiver is a female caring for a senior who is dependent upon others to provide assistance with daily living activities, such as bathing, cooking and toileting care.  If the family caregiver does work, she averages 33 hours a week in addition to her weekly duties of caring for an elderly loved one.  When you add responsibilities of caring for one’s under-age children, a spouse, self-care and other, you can only imagine the toll this takes on your health.  If you are a high hour caregiver reading this article, A-1 Home Care in Laguna Beach has good news for you.

Affordable Live-In Elder Care

Most family caregivers provide unpaid services for their elderly loved ones.  They may save money by not hiring a professional caregiver, but they pay for it in some way at the expense of their physical, mental and emotional health in the long run.  A-1 Home Care makes senior care easy by providing you 24-hour live-in care or live-out care based on your budget, level of needs and availability.  You have round-the-clock access to experienced and knowledgeable care managers who can walk you through the process, and since A-1 Home Care is never closed, you can always count on same-day services if an urgent situation calls for it.  Live-in and live-out care services entail assistance with cooking, cleaning, personal care, transportation, bathing, grooming, companion care and more.  Whether you live close to your elderly loved ones or on the other side of the country, A-1 Home Care is there to help you in any way possible.

About A-1 Home Care

A-1 Home Care in Laguna Beach is a non-medical home care agency that was established in 1991.  We are licensed, bonded and insured, which means that every caregiver, certified nurse assistant, certified home health aide, home helper and licensed vocational nurse is extensively screened for their criminal background, sex offender background and DMV driving record.  For over two decades, our wonderful team of caregivers has provided loving in-home care support for seniors, easily becoming part of their families as they win the respect and trust of everyone in surrounding communities.  High quality senior care is available through easy financing options, long-term care insurance and veteran benefits.

 

To hire a caregiver today, call (949) 650-3800 or visit our website www.lagunabeachinhomecare.com for more information about services around Laguna Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Villa Park, and surrounding cities.

 

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Laguna Beach Home Care: Scientific Research Upholds Benefits of Massage Therapy for the Elderly

It’s no mystery that massages feel great, but now scientists have proof that massage therapy has its medical justifications.  According to research published in the February edition of Science Translational Medicine, biopsies were taken from eleven males before, during and after their exercise.  Results showed that “massage dampened the expression of inflammatory cytokines in the muscle cells and promoted biogenesis of mitochondria, which are the energy-producing units in the cells,” says Dr. Simon Melov of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging.  On average, 18 million Americans undergo massage therapy, an alternative method to reducing chronic pain and improving range of motion, according to an online source.  If you are looking for an in-home caregiver with a background in physical therapy, you’ve come to the right place at A-1 Home Care in Laguna Beach.

A-1 Home Care recruits Orange County’s best caregivers with a wide range of professional skills.  You get to choose from certified home health aides, certified nurse assistants (CNAs), companion care aides, hospice care aides, domestic service workers, licensed vocational nurses (LVNs), and caregivers with backgrounds in physical therapy.  A-1 Home Care has caregivers who live in Laguna Beach or your local area who are available 24 hours a day or several hours a day.  Does your elderly loved one suffer from Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, cancer or some other chronic inflammatory disease?  Then he or she will greatly benefit from a daily therapeutic massage as well as assistance with daily chores.

Established in 1991, A-1 Home Care is a licensed, bonded and insured non-medical home care agency, serving seniors and their families in Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Tustin, Villa Park, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, and other neighboring cities.  Customer satisfaction is guaranteed, and that’s why after 24 years, A-1 Home Care still enjoys the patronage of returning clients who continually refer their friends and relatives.  Superior live-in and live-out caregiver services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a week, including Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.  Our care managers can also discuss various financing options with you based on your budget and needs.  A-1 Home Care accepts Veteran Benefits and long-term care insurance from providers like John Hancock, MetLife Insurance, and Penn Treaty.

 

To hire a caregiver today, call (949) 650-3800 or visit our website www.lagunabeachinhomecare.com for more information. 

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Laguna Beach Home Care: Reduce Risks and Restore Balance for Stroke Patients

Are you feeling a little out of balance or do you notice any changes in your physical state, such as numbness, weakness in limbs, or difficulty with swallowing?  These symptoms may be signs that you are at risk for a vertebrobasilar stroke, which occurs in the back region of the brain where locomotion and balance are controlled.  According to a study, vertebrobasilar strokes account for almost 40% of all strokes, causing partial or total paralysis.  Researchers at the University of Illinois say that once you’ve had a stroke in the back area of the brain, you are likely to have another one within two years. Take advantage of A-1 Home Care’s expertise in responding to stroke incidents in the home.  The quicker the response, the less likely your elderly loved one will have long-term neurological damage.

In order for your home to have the optimal impact on your loved one’s recovery from stroke, it’s crucial to have the right level of care and adequate support at home.  If you are the main provider for your family, you probably may not be able to request time off from work to take care of your elderly loved one.   This is where A-1 Home Care comes in.  In-home care is one of the cheapest and most preferred types of elder care among seniors, because they get to enjoy recovery in the comfort of their own home while receiving quality, professional help from caregivers.  A-1 Home Care in Laguna Beach recruits only the most talented, skilled and compassionate caregivers in Orange County.

A-1 Home Care is a licensed, bonded and insured agency that works hard to provide you the best possible in-home care in Orange County.  For 24 years, A-1 Home Care has been exceeding expectations of families in Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Tustin, Villa Park, Yorba Linda, Fullerton and other neighboring cities.  The advantage of hiring a 24-hour caregiver from a licensed, bonded and insured agency is that we do all the criminal background checks for you.  We handle the caregivers’ payroll and resolve any problems so that customer satisfaction is 100% guaranteed all the time.  We are open 365 days of the year, including Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

To hire a caregiver today, call (949) 650-3800 or visit our website www.lagunabeachinhomecare.com for more information. 

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Leading Alzheimer’s Disease Care Services Bring Lasting Relief To Elders In Laguna Beach

Do you have a loved one in the home who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, but you aren’t sure how to take care of him/her this holiday season?

A-1 Home Care in Laguna Beach provides lasting Alzheimer’s care options to seniors from all walks of life, including Jewish, Middle Eastern, Asian, and European, so they won’t be missing out on the festive fun this holiday season. Each caregiver at A-1 Home Care provides exceptional caregiving solutions to the home that include a professional mindset and a golden heart that’s always wanting to serve.

A-1 Home Care provides dementia care services to elders throughout LA and OC that include:

• assistance with household tasks like dusting, vacuuming, dish-washing, laundry, mopping, taking out the trash, and bed-making
• assistance with yard work and gardening duties like watering plants, mowing the lawn, and raking leaves
• assistance with personal services like bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
• wake-up and tuck-in services
• transportation to and from medical appointments and other existing engagements
• delicious and nutritious meal preparation with “brain food” ingredients
• running errands like grocery shopping and picking up clothes from the cleaners
• medication reminders and administration assistance
• fun activities and games to help with cognitive function
• enjoyable conversation and companionship
• child care
• pet care

A-1 Home Care additionally provides elder care services such as Villi Syndrome care, autism care for those with special needs, Huntington’s disease care, brain injury care, and more so that elders from all around Southern California can feel good about their home health going forward this holiday season.

You can find out more about the exceptional caregiver solutions available at A-1 Home Care when you contact a friendly caregiver today at (949) 650-3800 or (562) 929-8400. A-1 Home Care is proud to serve nearby communities in Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Costa Mesa, and Tustin.

Diverse Diabetic Care Options Abound In Laguna Beach

Having diabetes in your older age can be a painful experience and one that can be deadly if left untreated. But if you’re an elder with diabetes in Laguna Beach, you can take comfort in the fact that the top home care solutions in Southern California are always nearby.

That’s because A-1 Home Care has helpful care givers on staff who provide diabetic care to those in need, and from the comfort of their very own home.

The senior service experts at A-1 Home Care provide senior care options in and around your home that includes:

• assistance with daily housekeeping duties like laundry, dish washing, bed-making, dusting, and vacuuming
• assistance with yard work and gardening tasks like raking leaves and watering plants
• transportation to and from medical appointments and other existing engagements
• assistance with personal care services such as grooming, general hygiene, bathing, and dressing
• medication reminders and insulin administration
• healthy meal preparation
• fun activities and exercises for a healthy lifestyle
• child care (including special needs care)
• pet care
• and much more

A-1 Home Care has been providing Southern California elders with exceptional home care services for more than 20 years, and have continued to offer the most affordable prices available.

If you’d like to find out more information about the leading home care options awaiting you at A-1 Home Care, then call one of our compassionate senior care providers today by dialing (949) 650-3800 or (562) 929-8400. A-1 Home Care is proud to provide senior services to cities across Los Angeles and Orange County, including Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Pico Rivera, Seal Beach, and Los Alamitos.

Arts and Crafts Event at Downey Care Center

Back in 2013 we began having arts and crafts events, but these events occurred sparingly.  That is why for 2014, we want to have them as much as possible.  Not only do we want to continue showing our community that we genuinely care, but it also is also a rewarding experience.  A-1 Home Care wants to continue being involved in the communities around us, which is why we held our first arts and craft event of the year at Downey Care Center.

In our past few events we had the seniors and elderly in attendance decorate Christmas ornaments, but with Valentine’s Day nearing we figured decorating a bookmark would be a fantastic idea.  With us we brought glue, glitter, markers and stickers for decorating purposes.  We went into the event hoping that at least one person would show, but instead we had about thirty people show up.  From the smiles that lit the room up from side to side, we can safely say that everyone in attendance had an amazing time.  Each and every bookmark turned out amazing; better than some of our staff members.  Not enough people can take time out of their day to spend some quality time with seniors or elderly, and we hope that soon enough more people will be able to do so.  Being able to spend time with seniors and elderly has been an eye opening, and the memories that have been created at these events will surely last us a life time.

With two helping hands and a golden heart we are slowly making an impact on more and more people.  From the bottom of all of our staff members, we appreciate each and everyone for attending our arts and craft event.  We look forward to our next event which takes place on February 11th at Parnell Senior Center.  If some of you cannot attend, do not worry, there are more events lined up.

Contact us today for more information on our events or services at (949) 650-38000, or you may visit http://www.lagunabeachinhomecare.com/ for more info. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter!

Living with Parkinson’s Disease

One of the most frustrating aspects of Parkinson’s disease is that there is no known cure. However, medical advances have remarkably help those who have been struck with this horrible disease to ease their symptoms.  Other ways to ease symptoms includes eating a nutritional and balanced diet, engaging in exercises that will strengthen affected muscle groups, as well as utilizing an occupational therapist to alternate the methods of daily routines that can make those with Parkinson’s difficult to live a normal life.  In all these cases, it is best to consult your physicians beforehand.

A-1 Home Care in Laguna Beach has services provided for Parkinson’s patients in addition to Hospice Care, Cancer Care, and other senior and elderly care services.  A-1 Home Care also provide services in surrounding cites around Orange County such as Irvine, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, and Huntington Beach.

Begin Parkinson Care for your loved ones today by calling 949-650-3800 or visit www.lagunabeachinhomecare.com for more information.