Care at Home for Seniors and Elderly in Glendale

Convincing your Elderly or Senior loved one to receive home care services can be difficult.  It can be hard to know how to start the conversation, as you fear that they will get angry with you or frightened at the idea of having to change their lifestyle.  Many Elders may view home care as a sign of weakness and loss of independence.  This article titled Effective Ways to Approach your Parents Regarding Senior Care offers some advice on how to have the “conversation” with your parents.  Some of the key takeaways include finding the right time and place to have the conversation, talking about your needs and how it would give you peace of mind, proposing a trial run, and most importantly, being persistent to convince your loved one to accept in-home care.

A-1 Home Care is a non-medical homecare agency that specializes in Elder Care services such as basic Companion Services and more advanced care services such as Arthritis Care, Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care, Parkinson’s Care, Diabetic Care, Cancer Care, Incontinence Care, Post Stroke Care, and Hospice Care.  Whether you need a caregiver for 24 hour live-in care or hourly care, we can accomodate any scheduling requirements that you have.

All of our caregivers, nurse aides, companions, and home helpers must have prior at home caregiving experience, verifiable professional references, a National Background Check/DMV Check, Tuberculosis testing, Malpractice/Liability insurance, First Aid/CPR training, and a personal interview with our office staff.

We provide care at home for Seniors and Elderly in Glendale, Burbank, Sierra Madre, Altadena, Glendora, Covina, San Dimas, Diamond Bar, Monrovia, Claremont, and others in Los Angeles County.

To interview and hire a compassionate caregiver today, CALL us at 626-287-0250 today for a FREE in-home assessment. 

For more information about our reputable agency, visit us at Glendale In Home Care. 

A-1 Home Care is Licensed Bonded and Insured since 1991 with an A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau, Shield Accreditation, and memberships with the National Care Planning Council and Chamber of Commerce of Torrance, Santa Fe Springs, Newport Beach, and Pasadena. 

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Depression & Companionship for Elderly & Seniors

When you have an Elderly loved one who is suffering from depression it’s important to realize that having caring, positive, and supportive people around can go a long way in helping them regain happiness.  When Elderly individuals have someone who can spend an ample amount of time with them and join them in productive, mentally, or physically stimulating activities, it improves their health and overall state of well-being as opposed to having family members visit occasionally to only stay for an hour or so.  Depression in Elders often stems from living alone, losing someone close, losing health, or lacking a supportive social network.  Depression accelerates the deterioration of health in Elders and according to the National Institute of Mental Health, is a major public health problem in people 65 and older.

When you don’t have time to be with your loved one from day to day, another option would be to hire an in-home companion who can spend time with your loved one and care for them.  A-1 Home Care provides compassionate and qualified caregivers, nurse aides, and companions who can be with your loved one on a 24 hour live-in basis or hourly part-time basis.  With a companion, your loved one can have someone to participate in activities with and the companion can report to you on the daily status of your loved one.  Finding the right caregiver is easy, just check this article titled Care At Home for some advice on how to get started.

All of our caregivers must have prior work experience, verifiable professional references, a National Background Check, DMV Check, Tuberculosis testing, Malpractice/Liability insurance, First Aid/CPR training, and a personal interview with our office staff.

A-1 Home Care is a Licensed Bonded and Insured non-medical homecare agency that has been in business since 1991 with an A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau and Shield Accreditation.  We specialize in Elder Care services such as Arthritis Care, Alzheimer’s Care, Parkinson’s Care, Diabetic Care, Cancer Care, and Post Stroke Care in the communities of Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, Altadena, Covina, Glendora, San Dimas, Diamond Bar, Claremont, Monrovia, and others in Los Angeles County.

To interview and hire a compassionate caregiver in your area today, CALL us at 626-287-0250.

For more information, visit us at Glendale In Home Care.

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Diabetic Care in Glendale, CA

To successfully combat Diabetes, individuals must be responsible in taking their medication or insulin injections, closely monitor their food intake, and be persistent in their daily exercise regimens.  In some cases, a healthy diet and aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes each day can allow some individuals to avoid medication – however Diabetes is a progressive disease, and individuals will eventually have to use insulin to keep blood sugar levels normal.

The Internet is a great place for Diabetic individuals to find community and people with similar experiences and stories.  Glucostories.com provides a place where Diabetic individuals can share their experiences or stories of success for others to become motivated and share their own experiences.  You can check out the most recent stories here.

A-1 Home Care wants to help you or your Elderly or Senior loved one cope with and get in control of your Diabetes.  It doesn’t matter whether you have Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes, our caregivers and nurse aides can provide compassionate and experienced in-home care.  We can assist with establishing a healthy meal and exercise program with the help of your doctor or nutritionist and ensure that it is followed every day until your loved one knows how to test and maintain their blood glucose levels.  We serve the communities of Glendale, Burbank, Sierra Madre, La Canada, Glendora, Covina, San Dimas, Claremont, Diamond Bar, and other cities in Los Angeles and Orange County.

Our non-medical caregiver agency is Licensed Bonded and Insured, has been in business since 1991, has an A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau, and Shield Accreditation.  We frequently receive client referrals from local hospitals such as Glendale Memorial Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, Verdugo Hills Hospital, and others.  In addition to Diabetic Care, we offer additonal Elder Care services such as After Surgery Care, Arthritis Care, Alzheimer’s Care, Parkinson’s Care, Hospice Care, and Respite Care.

To hire a compatible caregiver in your area today, CALL us at 310-657-8780.

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