Caregiving for Stroke Victims in Cerritos

According to a fact sheet from the National Stroke Association, of the 750,000 Americans that suffer a stroke each year, 5-14% of them will have a recurrent stroke withing one year.  Check out the rest of the fact sheet here.  It also offers advice on how to better manage life after stroke at home.  The main point will always be to follow doctor’s orders about diet, exercise, and weight loss – and to take any medication prescribed.

At A-1 Home Care, we know that it can be a scary time for a loved one who suffered a stroke and for the family when your loved one comes home from rehabilitation or the hospital.  There may be a lot of uncertainty concerning how to move forward.  Your loved one most likely will need living assistance for quite some time until they are able to fully handle tasks on their own again.  For some, the extent of damage may be so great that the individual will have a lifelong disability that will require even more dedicated assistance.

A-1 Home Care provides compassionate and dedicated Post Stroke Care services on a 24 hour Live-In Care or Hourly Care basis.  Our post stroke caregivers can help your loved one follow any doctor or therapist orders, assist with personal care, mobility, healthy meal preparation, and exercise.

All of our Post Stroke 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 serve the LA communities of Cerritos, Norwalk, Lakewood, Cypress, Los Alamitos, Santa Fe Springs, Downey, Whittier, El Segundo, Pico Rivera, Culver City, Long Beach, Seal Beach, and others in Los Angeles County.

To interview and hire a compassionate Post Stroke Caregiver today, CALL us at 562-929-8400 for a FREE in-home assessment.

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

24 Hour Caregivers in Cerritos

When you’re a child of an Elderly or Senior individual, one of the difficult issues that arise in their old age that might involve you is their ability to drive.  Sooner or later they won’t be able to drive anymore because of vision or another limiting disability.  You know that having a serious conversation about their ability to drive may anger them or hurt their feelings, but for their safety and the safety of others on the road, it’s a conversation that must be had.  This article titled Driving: When Aging Illness Makes it Difficult has more on the subject.  One way of convincing your loved one that it’s time to stop driving is having the family physician involved because they may be able to convince your loved one better than you can.  It also provides suggestions for alternative transportation.

A-1 Home Care is a Licensed Bonded and Insured non-medical homecare agency that provides 24 Hour Caregivers that can provide personal care, companionship, and transportation to places they need to go.  We provide caregivers, nurse aides, home helpers, and companions in the communities of Cerritos, Norwalk, Lakewood, Cypress, Los Alamitos, Culver City, Torrance, Long Beach, Pico Rivera, Santa Monica, and others in Los Angeles County.

We specialize in Elder Care services such as Arthritis Care, After Surgery Care, Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care, Parkinson’s Care, Diabetic Care, Hospice Care, and more.

All of our caregivers 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.

For more information, visit us at Cerritos In Home Care or CALL us at 562-929-8400 to hire a compassionate caregiver in your area. 

A-1 Home Care has been a care provider in Los Angeles County since 1991 with an A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau and Shield Accreditation. 

Care at Home for Seniors and Elderly in Cerritos

Every year, there seems to be a period of time where it seems like everyone you know is catching a cold or the flu.  Adult children may oftentimes overlook the fact that when Elderly individuals catch the cold, it’s more common for them to develop life-threatening complications than it is for a strong and healthy young person, especially if they are 65 or older.  This article titled Cold & Flu Prevention in the Elderly talks about some precautions you can take to help your Elderly loved one stay healthy year round.

A caregiver from A-1 Home Care can also help your loved one stay healthy and avoid sickness by keeping the household clean and reminding your loved one to wash their hands at home and when in public places such as restaurants.  We provide care at home for seniors and elderly on a 24 hour live-in care basis or hourly care basis in the communities of Cerritos, Norwalk, Lakewood, Cypress, Los Alamitos, Downey, Whittier, Culver City, Seal Beach, Garden Grove, and others in Los Angeles County.

Whether your loved one needs basic Companion Services or care tailored to a more advanced medical condition, we can match you with an appropriate and compatible caregiver.  We specialize in Elder Care services such as Arthritis Care, Parkinson’s Care, After Surgery Care, Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care, Diabetic Care, Cancer Care, Hospice Care, Incontinence Care, and Post Stroke Care.

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

To hire a compassionate caregiver in your area, CALL us at 562-929-8400 for a FREE in-home assessment.

For more information about our agency and reputation, visit us at Cerritos In Home Care.

Incontinence Care for Elderly & Seniors

Having an Elderly loved one who suffers from Incontinence can be frustrating because of the strong likelihood of “accidents” that require you to clean your loved one’s body and any other soiled areas.  This article that provides tips on caring for an incontinent Elder talks about Loretta, who expresses her frustration over her mother who would wet her chair after going to the toilet, but not doing anything.  This is a common occurrence and it’s understandable for family caregivers to become confused and frustrated when something like that happens.

At A-1 Home Care, we provide compassionate and qualified caregivers, nurse aides, and companions who specialize in Elder Care services such as Incontinence Care, Alzheimer’s Care, Parkinson’s Care, and more.  Our caregivers will work with your loved one to establish a routine for going to the restroom in an attempt to help them gain bladder or bowel control.  You can count on our caregivers to provide your loved one with the utmost respect and compassion, as we know that Incontinence can make your loved one feel vulnerable.

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 serve the communities of Cerritos, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Garden Grove, La Mirada, Cypress, Seal Beach, El Segundo, and others in Los Angeles County.

To hire a compassionate Incontinence Caregiver in your area today, CALL us at 562-929-8400.

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

Depression & Companionship for Elderly & Seniors

For many adult children, management of time may be chaotic as they are juggling work with raising a family and making leisurely time for themselves.  Even with occasional visits to take the grandchildren to see grandma or grandpa, the visits are too few and far between to have a good gauge on your Elderly loved one’s emotional health.  Many Elderly individuals suffer from depression and the signs are clear.  An unkempt house, changes in personality or physical appearance, or a lack of interest in activities or hobbies can signal that something may be wrong.

Sometimes all your loved one needs is a companion – someone to talk to and participate in activities with.  At A-1 Home Care, we understand how busy you are, which is why we offer Companion Services on a 24 hour live-in basis or hourly part-time basis.  A-1 Home Care is a Licensed Bonded and Insured non-medical homecare agency that provides compassionate and qualified in-home caregivers, nurse aides, and companions.  If you’d like to learn more about your options for your loved one, check out this article titled Care At Home to see why hiring a caregiver from a reputable agency is the easiest and quickest way to get quality care.

A-1 Home Care 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 Alzheimer’s Care, Parkinson’s Care, Arthritis Care, Diabetic Care, Cancer Care, Hospice Care, and Post Stroke Care in Cerritos, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Long Beach, Garden Grove, La Mirada, Lakewood, Cypress, Culver City, and others in Los Angeles County.

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

To hire a compassionate in-home caregiver in your area today, CALL us at 562-929-8400. 

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

Cerritos Live In Care for Elderly & Senior

There are many warning signs that may hint that your Elderly loved one is beginning to lose their independence and may soon pose a danger to themselves if left unsupervised.  If the usual housekeeping seems off, you notice careless personal hygiene, or signs of physical or mental weakness, a caregiver may be necessary.  How do you tell your loved one you want to hire a caregiver though?  This article titled 9 Strategies to Help a Parent Who Refuses Care provides advice on how to begin difficult conversations, especially when your loved one is in an early stage of physical or mental decline.

A-1 Home Care is a non-medical homecare agency that has been in business since 1991 with an A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau and Shield Accreditation.  We offer Live-in Care on a 24 hour basis or hourly part-time basis in the communities of Cerritos, Norwalk, Lakewood, Cypress, Los Alamitos, Garden Grove, Seal Beach, Long Beach, and others in Los Angeles County and Orange County.

We specialize in Elder Care services such as Live-In Care, Alzheimer’s Care, Arthritis Care, and Post Stroke Care.  Our caregivers, nurse aides, and companions must have prior experience, verifiable professional references, a National Background Check and DMV Check, Tuberculosis testing, Malpractice/Liability insurance, First Aid/CPR training, and a personal interview with our office staff.

To hire a compassionate Live-In Caregiver in your area today, CALL us at 562-929-8400 for a FREE in-home assessment.

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

At Home Hospice Care in Cerritos

For Terminally Ill individuals, the process of dying is completely different nowadays from how it once was in the past.  Instead of being an “event” that happens suddenly, the death is becoming more and more of an extended process.  This article titled Stages of Grief: Saying Goodbye when a Family Member is Dying has more to say on the subject and describes five stages that a family goes through when grieving for an Elderly loved one.  The stages include Crisis, Unity, Upheaval, Resolution, and Renewal.

At A-1 Home Care, we know how difficult having a Terminally Ill loved one may be.  We want to help by offering our in-home Hospice Care service.  We offer experienced and compassionate caregivers on a 24 hour live-in basis or hourly part-time basis.  Our caregivers can help keep your Elderly or Senior loved one as comfortable as possible and provide emotional support.

We are 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 Hospice Care, Alzheimer’s Care, Parkinson’s Care, Cancer Care, and Post Stroke Care in Cerritos, Norwalk, Lakewood, Cypress, Los Alamitos, Garden Grove, Seal Beach, Long Beach, and others in Los Angeles County and Orange County.

To hire a compassionate Hospice caregiver today, CALL us at 562-929-8400 for a FREE in-home assessment.