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Monday, June 29, 2015

Hospital Sitter Care Comforts Recuperating Seniors In Tarzana

When you have a loved one who’s receiving treatment in the hospital and you find it difficult to spend time with him or her as often as you’d like to, you may instinctively start to feel guilty or that you’re not doing enough to provide care for your loved one.

At Tarzana A-1 Home Care, your beloved senior(s) who are in the hospital can receive the practical solution to continued companionship that you’ve been meaning to provide them with in the form of hospital sitters. A-1 Home Care’s hospital sitters are adept in not only providing genuine companion services and support, but also have specialized skills in things like suture care, general medical supervision, bathroom and grooming assistance, and even dressing aid.


Though A-1 Home Care is a non-medical home care agency, its care givers are more than willing to broaden their spectrum of care with seniors in extended in-patient treatment situations who have had to leave the comfort of their bedrooms and into the uncertainty of hospital beds for a period of time. Because A-1 Home Care’s senior care providers aren’t confined to homes, they’re often asked to come visit seniors in hospitals until they’re ready to be released.


To see why the best hospital sitter solutions in Tarzana and surrounding communities in Orange County and Los Angeles are just one call away, pick up the phone and dial the expert care givers at A-1 Home Care at (818) 980-0094 or (562) 929-8400 today. A-1 Home Care proudly serves many other cities throughout Southern California, including Diamond Bar, Garden Grove, Seal Beach, Malibu, and Beverly Hills.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Care for Seniors in Tarzana

Spending all of your time at the hospital looking after a senior you love is stressful. It's nearly impossible to go through life without seeing a spouse or senior family member fall ill. But few people are completely aware of the mental and physical toll it takes. Caregiver stress, also known as caregiver burnout is a condition similar to major depression that affects the body and mind. See a doctor asap if you're experiencing:

Feelings of sadness/crying spells
Changes in weight
Loss of interest in normal activities
Thoughts of death
Increase in alcohol consumption

A-1 Home Care arranges Senior Caregivers who can give you respite for as long as you'd like. Our care workers can come in for a couple weeks while you go on vacation or arrive for a few hours a day to share daily chores. Call our non medical home health agency today to arrange experienced Senior Care.



Whether Senior Care or care for the special needs, we guarantee that we will be there for you! We are #1 in care providers in Los Angeles and Orange County and are trusted among our clients. Our caregivers are trained and able to provide a wide range of services, including in home, live in, and even 24 Hour care!

For more information about in homecare services, call 818-980-0094 or visit us at our site today!

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

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 visit
http://www.tarzanainhomecare.com/ today! Also, be sure to visit www.facebook.com/a1homecareagency



Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Introducing: Caregiver Camila Reyes!

"Gentle, humble, and kind" are three words that were used to describe Camila Reyes. Camila is a caregiver for A-1 Home Care, and is absolutely beloved by her elderly clients. She was our very deserving Caregiver of the Month for June 2012. We have enjoyed having Camila as a part of our staff, and look forward to working with her in the continued future!

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!

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

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 visit
http://www.tarzanainhomecare.com/ today!


Tuesday, May 28, 2013

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!

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

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!