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!

Arthritis Care at Home in Tarzana

Exercise is very important when you're suffering from arthritis pain, inflammation of joints and stiffness.  Any movement, even swinging your legs while sitting, helps to keep joints and muscles limber and reduce swelling.  Its hard to perform range of motion exercises or go for a walk when arthritis pain is so severe, but it will help lessen the pain and allow you to regain mobility and freedom.

Having a dependable Caregiver, Home Helper or Senior Companion to assist you with housecleaning, shopping and other household tasks also helps by minimizing the stress and strain on your body.  A caring companion is capable of guiding and motivating you during physical therapy and range of motion exercises.  An expert Caregiver can also utilize pain management techniques such as massage, hot and cold compresses and meditation to treat your arthritis pain.  These and other alternative methods for pain management are recommended by the Arthritis Foundation for people living with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus or gout.

Since 1991, A-1 Home Care has assisted disabled, handicapped, elderly and senior residents of Los Angeles County, including the cities of Tarzana, Beverly Hills, Van Nuys, Burbank, Encino, Calabasas and Sherman Oaks regain their independence and age in the comfort of their homes.  We are a Licensed, Bonded and Insured Non-Medical Home Care Agency with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

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