American Heart Month/ A-1 Home Care Tarzana

This month is American Heart Month. A-1 Home Care will be posting awareness information about heart health across our blogs these upcoming weeks. A very important part of heart health and overall body wellness is blood pressure. Good heart health care tactics goes a long way to combating the epidemic of blood pressure issues that has plagued America in the past few decades. 

If you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure (a systolic pressure — the top number — of 140 or above or a diastolic pressure — the bottom number — of 90 or above), you might be worried about taking medication to bring your numbers down.

Lifestyle plays an important role in treating your high blood pressure. If you successfully control your blood pressure with a healthy lifestyle, you may avoid, delay or reduce the need for medication.

A-1 Home Care provides services for families living in the cities of Tarzana, Beverly Hills, Van Nuys, Burbank, Encino, Calabasas and Sherman Oaks. We look forward to meeting with you and have friendly live in caregivers happy to interview asap! Be sure to check out our brand new Facebook!

For more information about in homecare services, call 818-980-0094 or visithttp://www.tarzanainhomecare.com/ today! Also, be sure to visit www.facebook.com/a1homecareagency

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a celebration of bountiful harvests and food, and no one better celebrates that than America. Our staff have warm memories of sitting around the family table surrounded by generations of relatives. We hope you enjoy your holiday season this year.

We hope you have a chance to try out lighter and healthier holiday recipes this year. A-1 Home Care specifically recommends:

INGREDIENTS

• 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 4 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced, cut into ribbons
• 2 cups onion, chopped
• 2 cups diced fennel bulb
• 1/4 cup minced shallot
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh sage
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
• 8 cups stale baguette, preferably multi-grain (not sourdough), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 Bosc pears, ripe but firm, chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
• 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto; cook, stirring, until crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel.
3. Wipe out the pan and heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, fennel and shallot and cook, stirring, until softened and beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add sage, thyme and rosemary and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Transfer everything to a large bowl and gently stir in bread, pears, parsley, hazelnuts and the prosciutto. Add broth; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the stuffing into the prepared baking dish; cover with foil.
4. Bake for 40 minutes; remove the foil and bake until the top is beginning to crisp, 25 to 30 minutes more.

A-1 Home Care provides services for families living in the cities of Tarzana, Beverly Hills, Van Nuys, Burbank, Encino, Calabasas and Sherman Oaks. We look forward to meeting with you and have friendly live in caregivers happy to interview asap! Be sure to check out our brand new Facebook!

For more information about in homecare services, call 818-980-0094 or visithttp://www.tarzanainhomecare.com/ today!

Hospice Care in Tarzana

A-1 Home Care can provide experienced palliative caregiving to bring comfort to your loved one at the end of life. Our Tarzana Hospice Care Workers can provide one on one care and understanding companionship to guide through the slow winding down of death. Our caregivers can communicate with elders who can no longer speak, are capable of total body transfer and can alleviate discomforts of the bedridden patient.

A-1 Home Care provides services for families living in the cities of Tarzana, Beverly Hills, Van Nuys, Burbank, Encino, Calabasas and Sherman Oaks. We look forward to meeting with you and have friendly live in caregivers happy to interview asap! Be sure to check out our brand new Facebook!

For more information about in homecare services, call 818-980-0094 or visit http://www.tarzanainhomecare.com/ today!

24 Hour Home Care for Seniors and Elderly in Tarzana

Wouldn't you feel more comfortable knowing that mom was with someone she liked and trusted? A-1 Home Care understands how crucial the selection process can be for 24 Hour Home Care for Elderly and Seniors. That's why we do the work for you. After an initial intake, we select several 24 hour caregivers who match your criteria and send them to interview with you for your convenience. We work with our senior clients until they find a candidate they feel comfortable with.

A-1 Home Care arranges skilled care in Tarzana, Beverly Hills, Van Nuys, Burbank, Encino, Calabasas and Sherman Oaks. We look forward to meeting with you and have friendly live in caregivers happy to interview asap!

For more information about in homecare services, call 818-980-0094 or visit http://www.tarzanainhomecare.com/ today!

24 Hour Home Care in Tarzana

Congress has identified the country's need for long term elder care as a "sleeping giant" of an issue. As more info is gathered, it becomes clear that seniors are happier and healthier receiving care in their own homes. A-1 Home Care arranges Tarzana 24 Hour Caregivers who can provide gentle and focused attention on your loved one. Free to explore personal hobbies and create their own schedules, elders remain happily settled within their own homes. We accept a variety of long term care insurances.  Read the compelling LA Times article and let us know what you think!

A-1 Home Care provides Live In Caregiving in the cities of Tarzana, Burbank, Beverly Hills, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Calabasas and Los Angeles County.  We specialize in Elder Care, Alzheimer's disease and After Surgery Care.  A-1 Home Care is open 24 hours a day to provide prompt and expert customer care around the clock.

To begin home care services, call 818-980-0094 today!

Elder Care Agency in Tarzana

Nowadays, finding information about elder care agencies is easy - too easy.  If you do a Google search, you're likely to be overwhelmed with so much information you won't know who to call first.

It's important to have a basic list of requirements for any home care agency that you consider. After all, you need to make sure your senior or elderly loved one is in capable and caring hands.

Things to consider when calling in home care agencies:

• How long have they been in business
• Are they Licensed, Bonded and Insured
• What memberships and affiliations do they have
• Do they offer reasonable rates
• Can they provide immediate service
• Are their Care Providers experienced and certified
• What rating do they have from the Better Business Bureau
• Do they have client reviews available

A-1 Home Care was established in 1991 and is a Licensed, Bonded and Insured non-medical home care agency.  We are members of the National Care Planning Council, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.  We have reliable and certified Caregivers, Companions, Hospice Caregivers,  Hospital Sitters, Nurse Aides, Home Helpers and Home Health Aides available for same or next day service at affordable rates. 

Our agency serves seniors, disabled and elderly people in Tarzana, Burbank, Beverly Hills, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Calabasas and Los Angeles County.  We specialize in Elder Care, Alzheimer's disease and After Surgery Care.  A-1 Home Care is open 24 hours a day to provide prompt and expert customer care around the clock.

To begin home care services, call 818-980-0094 today!

Diabetes Caregivers in Tarzana

Did you know that Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults aged 20 to 70? The high blood sugar of diabetics causes the lens of the eye to swell, causing blurriness and other eye problems. It's essential that people suffering from diabetes visit their eye doctor regularly to check for differences in vision. Early detection can make a huge difference in your overall eye health. Read more about this topic at WebMD.com.

A-1 Home Care provides Diabetes Caregiving in the cities of Sherman Oaks,  Hollywood, Santa Monica, Culver City, Calabasas, Glendale, Beverly Hills, Encino, Whittier, the San Fernando Valley, and much more around the Los Angeles and Orange County.

 Please call us at 818-980-0094 for more information, or visit us at www.shermanoaksinhomecare.com today.