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!

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

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 visithttp://www.tarzanainhomecare.com/ today!

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!

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!