Altadena In-Home Care for Adults with Huntington’s Disease & Alzheimer’s

Imagine having Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Lou Gehrig’s Disease all combined in one.  That’s what it’s like having Huntington’s Disease (HD), a fatal genetic disorder that affects adults during their prime working years.  The average onset of HD is between 30 and 50, and it progresses over time.  HD manifests symptoms such as personality changes, mood swings, unsteady gait, memory loss, slurred speech and difficulty in swallowing.  The most common causes of death for individuals with HD are pneumonia and cardiovascular disease.  If you have a spouse or adult son/daughter who is suffering from HD, in-home help is available from A-1 Home Care in Altadena.

24 Hour Dementia Care, Beneficial to Care Recipients and Family Members Alike

Coping with the relentless progression of Huntington’s Disease is difficult for everyone, but A-1 Home Care in Altadena has professional, highly skilled caregivers who are adept at taking care of people from all stages of life with various conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Lou Gehrig’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Arthritis, Stroke, Heart Disease, Renal Failure and more.  You can take comfort in the fact that your elderly loved ones are in good hands.  Enjoy quality time with your loved ones instead of frantically running around trying to meet their basic needs.  That’s what A-1 Home Care is here for – to help with tasks like cooking, cleaning, toileting care, bathing, grooming, lifting, transferring, transportation and more.

About A-1 Home Care in Altadena

A-1 Home Care is an established and reputable licensed, bonded and insured agency in Altadena. Since its inception in 1991, A-1 Home Care has served generations of families in various parts of Southern California, including Altadena, Pasadena, Malibu, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale, Beverly Hills and surrounding cities.  Thanks to our wonderful team of culturally diverse caregivers, our loyal clients continually refer their friends and family to A-1 Home Care for excellent 24-hour in-home care services.  We offer a wide array of services from part-time live-out caregiver services to round-the-clock care, and we are flexible according to your ever-changing needs.

For a free quote, call A-1 Home Care today (626) 287-0250 or visit our website www.altadenainhomecare.com for services in Altadena, Pasadena, Glendale, Glendora, Azusa, Arcadia, Burbank, Hollywood, and other surrounding cities.

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24 Hour Non-Medical Caregiver Support Services for the Elderly

Home Care vs. Home Health Care

Non-medical home care services provide caregiving services for those who need basic assistance with household chores, such as cooking, cleaning, companion care, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and toileting care.

Home health care services are considered clinical whereas home care services are not.  By “clinical,” we mean that skilled nursing care is required as part of support services for the senior.  This may include rehabilitative therapy, IV therapy and injections, catheter care and tracheotomy care.  Home health care does not include assistance with daily living activities.

Financial Assistance for In-Home Care Services

Long-term care insurance does not cover home health care, but it does cover home care if it is covered in the policy.  Oftentimes, when Medicare benefits run out for low-income seniors, they have to resort to other forms of financial means to pay for 24 hour in-home care.  This is where long-term care insurance and veteran benefits come in, and if your employer’s benefits package included elder care as part of the pension plan, that will cover you too for a while.  As seniors are living longer, benefits are running out, and eventually families have to pay out of pocket.

About A-1 Home Care in Altadena

Luckily for communities around Altadena, A-1 Home Care offers the highest quality of senior care at the most competitive rates in LA County.  Since its inception in 1991, A-1 Home Care has been providing stellar 24 hour and live-out caregiving services to satisfied clients who continually refer friends and relatives to us.  We are licensed, bonded and insured, making sure that your elderly loved ones receive superior in-home care and are protected from fraud and predators.  Our phone lines will always connect you to a live operator 24 hours a day.  Never deal with an automated answering system again!

For more information, call A-1 Home Care today (626) 287-0250 or visit our website www.altadenainhomecare.com for services in Altadena, Pasadena, Glendale, Glendora, Azusa, Arcadia, Burbank, Hollywood, and other surrounding cities.

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Altadena In-Home Heart Care: Underactive Thyroid & the Heart

Hypothyroidism is very prevalent among seniors and more common among women than men, and the frequency increases with age.  As the term suggests, hypothyroidism is a condition of the thyroid in which the gland produces insufficient levels of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4).  These hormones are known to relax your blood vessels and facilitate blood flow to the heart.  Low levels of thyroid hormones lead to high levels of bad cholesterol, which ultimately results in poor cardiac health.  For some, hypothyroidism is congenital, and for others, it’s a by-product of taking medications for other health conditions.  You can minimize the effects of hypothyroidism with regular medical check-ups, and if your elderly loved one does not have any reliable means of transportation, A-1 Home Care in Altadena is here to help.

24 Hour Heart Disease Care for the Elderly

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for the elderly, and if hypothyroidism is one of the factors leading to cardiovascular disease, it’s important to get blood work done on a regular basis, at least once every six (6) months.  We often hear about high cholesterol levels, unhealthy eating habits and lack of exercise contributing to heart disease, but hypothyroidism is not advertised as much, though it is still very much part of the equation.  Symptoms of hypothyroidism are easily overlooked because they can be mistaken for symptoms of other conditions.  Common signs of low thyroid levels include the following:

• Extreme fatigue
• Hypersensitivity to cold
• Dry skin
• Weight gain
• Puffy face
• Pain and stiffness in joints
• Depression
• Impaired memory

At a glance, don’t some of these symptoms coincide with dementia, arthritis or other conditions?  Hyperthyroidism is usually diagnosed with a blood test in addition to a patient’s report of his symptoms.  A-1 Home Care’s in-home caregiver will serve as a liaison between you, your loved one and the doctor, be it in the form of caregiver reports and/or transportation around Altadena.

About A-1 Home Care

Since its inception in 1991, A-1 Home Care has been delivering exceptional in-home care to seniors all over Altadena.  We handpick our caregivers from the cream of the crop, and we screen each and every caregiver who walks through our doors.  Because we are licensed, bonded and insured, you can rest assured that your caregiver has a clean criminal background and great DMV record.  When you call our phone lines, you never have to deal with an automated answering system because our live operators are always ready to answer your questions 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Round-the-clock care is available through long-term care insurance, veteran benefits and A-1 Home Care’s easy financing options.

For quality Heart Disease Care, call A-1 Home Care today (626) 287-0250 or visit our website www.altadenainhomecare.com for details.  In addition to Altadena, A-1 Home Care also serves Pasadena, La Canada Flintridge, Sierra Madre, Glendale, Glendora, and surrounding communities.

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Bipolar Caregiving Professionals Relieve Elders In Altadena Homes

Let’s face it: bipolar disorder and seasonal depression can alienate patients from their loved ones in the home, especially if the proper care is not used.

At A-1 Home Care in Altadena, we bring the leading caregiver services in all of Los Angeles and Orange County right to the front door– and beyond. Our diverse caregivers are exceptional in providing in-home assistance to people from all cultures, including Jewish, Middle Eastern, Asian, and European, making sure that every elder who calls on the name of A-1 gets the lasting chance for a continued smile.

Take a look below at some of the exceptional caregiving services that A-1 Home Care provides elders in the home:

• 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
• running errands like grocery shopping and picking up clothes from the cleaners
• medication reminders and administration assistance
• enjoyable conversation and companionship
• child care
• pet care

A-1 Home Care additionally provides home care options that include Alzheimer’s and dementia care for cognitively declining patients, kidney disease care for those with renal dialysis, and autism care for patients with severe social disorders in the home. It’s this dedication to providing only and always the best– and leaving behind the rest!– senior caregiver services in Southern California that has kept A-1 Home Care at the pinnacle of in-home care provision since its 1991 inception.

For more information on A-1 Home Care, call a gentle caregiver today at (626) 287-0250 or (562) 929-8400. A-1 Home Care is proud to serve adjacent communities in Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre, La Canada, and Burbank.

Leading Hip Replacement Caregiving Options Soothe Seniors In Altadena

Perhaps a beloved elder in the home has just had a knee replacement, and looks to be off their feet while they rehab in the home– if that’s you or your loved one, then it’s time you turned your gaze to the caregiving agency trusted most in all of Orange County and Los Angeles!

At A-1 Home Care in Altadena, we provide leading caregiver services that include hip replacement therapy and in-home assistance with daily tasks and other menial duties so that the senior in need can spend all his/her time recuperating and getting back on their feet as quickly as possible.

A-1 Home Care provides specific in-home caregiving services 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 mobility and gentle hip care in the home
• 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
• running errands like grocery shopping and picking up clothes from the cleaners
• medication reminders and administration assistance
• enjoyable conversation and companionship
• special needs care
• child care
• pet care

A-1 Home Care offers both short-term care options and 24 hour care options so that elders with different hip replacement needs can all feel well-taken care of until they have fully recovered. It’s this dedication to never settling for less than the best that has kept A-1 Home Care at the pinnacle of in-home care provision for the past quarter century and counting– with many more years to come still on the horizon!

Learn more about the long-lasting elder care solutions available at A-1 Home Care by dialing (626) 287-0250 or (562) 929-8400 today. A-1 Home Care also serves surrounding communities in Pasadena, La Canada, San Marino, Sierra Madre, and Burbank.

Exceptional Hip Replacement Caregiving Soothes Seniors In Altadena

Your beloved senior in the home has just had a knee replacement, and looks to be off their feet for a little while– shouldn’t you inquire of the best in-home caregiving services in all of Southern California next?

At A-1 Home Care in Altadena, we provide always affordable and equally exceptional caregiver services that reach out to people from all walks of life, including Jewish, Middle Eastern, Asian, and European. Each caregiver on staff comes certified and equipped with a golden heart and helping hands to serve others right where they need it.

A-1 Home Care provides caregiving assistance to elders with recent hip replacements 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 mobility and gentle hip care in the home
• 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
• running errands like grocery shopping and picking up clothes from the cleaners
• medication reminders and administration assistance
• enjoyable conversation and companionship
• special needs care
• child care
• pet care

A-1 Home Care also brings care services to the home such as respite care for tired or overworked family caregivers, diabetes care for people with high blood sugar, postpartum care for recent mothers needing a break, and much more so that no senior gets left behind on the journey to better home health.

You can discover more about the leading 24 hour care solutions at A-1 Home Care when you call a friendly caregiver at (626) 287-0250 or (562) 929-8400 today. A-1 Home Care also serves adjacent senior communities in Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre, La Canada, and Burbank.

COPD Care Offered At Affordable Rates In Altadena

Perhaps your loved one is wheezing, coughing, and having continued difficulty breathing, and you’re unsure what such symptoms mean. Did you know that these are often indicators of an underlying heart issue, oftentimes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

At A-1 Home Care in Altadena, seniors with COPD receive the care they need from the helpful hands and golden hearts of compassionate caregivers they can trust to always have their best interest at heart. The COPD caregiving solutions at A-1 Home Care are brought to the comfort and convenience of the home by helpful caregivers who are only the most qualified senior care professionals that you’ll find anywhere.

Plus, each certified and diverse caregiving professional at A-1 Home Care specializes in helping seniors from all walks of life, including Jewish, Middle Eastern, Asian, and European, to enjoy better home health now and far into the future.

A-1 Home Care also offers in-home care for people needing elder care options like diabetic care, short-term care, Parkinson’s care, and even special needs child care, serving as the one-stop shop for improved health and stability in the home. It’s this dedication to providing the very best– and leaving behind the rest!– that has kept A-1 Home Care at the pinnacle of home care provision for the past quarter century and counting already.

To learn more about the exceptional 24 hour care options available right here at A-1 Home Care, contact a friendly caregiver today by dialing (949) 650-3800 or (562) 929-8400. A-1 Home Care is proud to serve elders throughout nearby communities in Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre, La Canada, and Burbank.

Respite Caregiving Options Abound In Altadena

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, perhaps it’s time you took some time away to love on yourself as a family caregiver.

At A-1 Home Care in Altadena, you can enjoy yourself away from the home while feeling confident about your beloved elder’s home health until you’re ready to return for care. A-1 Home Care offers affordable respite care services that are extremely safe and never overstep boundaries in the home, pairing a professional understanding of in-home caregiving with the helpful hands and warm hearts of diverse caregivers who assist elders from all walks of life, including Jewish, Middle Eastern, Asian, and European.

Take a peek below at just a few of A-1 Home Care’s affordable caregiver solutions provided throughout communities in the LA and OC areas:

• 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
• assistance with mobility
• wake-up and tuck-in services
• transportation to and from medical appointments and other existing engagements
• delicious and nutritious meal preparation
• running errands like grocery shopping and picking up clothes from the cleaners
• medication reminders and administration assistance
• enjoyable conversation and companionship
• special needs care
• child care
• pet care

A-1 Home Case also provides caregiving services that involve round-the-clock 24 hour care, after surgery care for elders who have been temporarily displaced in a medical setting and could use some extra love while they’re away, and even postpartum care for recent mothers needing help with their newborn. A-1 Home Care has long stood as the non-medical caregiver agency of choice in all of Southern California, dedicated to providing the best– and leaving behind the rest!– for a quarter century and counting already.

To find out more about A-1 Home Care and its exceptional home caregiving options, call (626) 287-0250 or (562) 929-8400 today. A-1 Home Care serves neighboring communities in San Marino, Sierra Madre, La Canada, Pasadena, and Burbank.

Diabetic Services Soothe Seniors In Altadena

Does you or your loved one suffer from diabetes, and could use some dietary or insulin assistance in the home?

At A-1 Home Care in Altadena, diabetic seniors don’t have to lose hope—because our compassionate live-in care experts provide exceptional diabetic care options that are always affordable, definitely diverse, and equally exceptional.

A-1 Home Care provides in-home care solutions that soothe diabetic seniors which include:

• assistance with household duties including dusting, vacuuming, dish-washing, laundry, mopping, taking out the trash, and bed-making
• assistance with yard work and gardening tasks including watering plants, mowing the lawn, and raking leaves
• assistance with personal services including 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 that’s low in sugar
• running errands like grocery shopping and picking up clothes from the cleaners
• medication reminders and insulin assistance
• enjoyable conversation and companionship
• special needs care
• child care
• pet care

The elder care experts at A-1 Home Care additionally provide caregiving options that include companion services, after surgery care for recently removed seniors from the home currently residing in a medical setting, and even postpartum care for recent mothers. It’s this continued dedication to providing only the best– while leaving behind the rest– that has kept A-1 Home Care at the pinnacle of home care provision in Los Angeles and Orange County for the past quarter century and counting already.

You can discover more about the caregiver solutions at your disposal when you choose A-1 Home Care by contacting a friendly caregiver today at (626) 287-0250. A-1 Home Care reaches out to neighboring communities in Pasadena, La Canada, San Marino, Sierra Madre, and Glendale.

Exceptional Live-In Care Exudes Relief To Elders In Altadena

Are you an elderly caregiver who would benefit from respite care services due to the accumulating stress of taking care of a loved one?

At A-1 Home Care in Altadena, we have specialized caregivers who provide round-the-clock in-home care services to elders who need continual companionship in the home. The diverse elder care experts on staff have years of experience in home care provision and reach out to people from all walks of life, including Jewish, Middle Eastern, Asian, and European, extending 24 hour home care options to all who call on our name.

A-1 Home Care provides a variety of home caregiver solutions that include:

• assistance with household tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, dish-washing, laundry, mopping, trash, and bed-making
• assistance with yard work and gardening duties such as watering plants, mowing the lawn, and raking leaves
• assistance with personal services including 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
• running errands like grocery shopping and picking up clothes from the cleaners
• medication reminders and administration assistance
• enjoyable conversation and companionship
• special needs care
• child care
• pet care

A-1 Home Care also offers care at home for the sick and terminally ill to include hospice care and after surgery care. It’s this dedication to providing the very best—while leaving behind the rest!—caregiving services throughout Los Angeles and Orange County that has allowed A-1 Home Care to remain at the pinnacle of home care provision for more than 20 years and counting already.

You can find out more about the leading caregiver services available at A-1 Home Care when you contact a helpful caregiver at (949) 650-3800 or (562) 929-8400 today. A-1 Home Care serves adjacent communities throughout nearby communities like Pasadena, La Canada, Monrovia, San Marino, and Sierra Madre.