Summer Outings with Senior Caregivers and You

Going to the beach or relaxing by the poolside is a great way to cool off during the summer. Sometimes, however, even the refreshing water is not enough to combat the strong summer UV rays, especially for seniors and the elderly, who are more at risk of exhaustion and dehydration. In these cases, all that’s left to do is stay indoors, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy yourselves. There are plenty of indoor places to have fun in during the summer for everyone. With the help of a 24 Hour Caregiver, who can take your elderly loved ones to outings, both senior and caregiver can head off to a bookstore, a café, the mall, or any other fun place. Not only can you enjoy reading and window shopping, you can stay cool as well because these kinds of places are likely to have air conditioning.

Many of our clients here at A-1 Home Care are already experiencing the benefits of having a caregiver as a companion. Providing professional Companion Care and Elder Care, our in home and live in caregivers are keeping their elderly and disabled patients happy, cool, and comfortable. Trained with 2 years of previous caregiver experience, our in home health aides can administer all facets of care including Incontinence Care, Parkinson’s Care and much more.

For more information, call our services at 949- 650-3800 or check us out online at Irvine In Home Care. 

 

Postpartum Care in Irvine

Postpartum Depression (PPD) vs. Baby Blues

About 50-80% of women experience baby blues during pregnancy and within the first two weeks after delivery. Mild symptoms such as emotional ups and downs, vulnerability, weepiness, stress and absent-mindedness are normal for moms, but postpartum depression (PPD) is more severe in symptoms, such as interference with normal life. Loss of appetite, feelings of hopelessness, lethargy even after hours of rest, and low self-esteem typically accompany PPD and should be addressed before it develops into something more severe.

Maternal Care

In addition to changes in your body, you can expect to wake up all hours of the night, because newborns typically cry every other hour or two. Your sleep schedule revolves around your baby’s sleep. If you are returning to work almost immediately after giving birth, say good-bye to rest!

Self-care is health care. If you don’t take care of your health, consequences are long-ranging and will affect your baby’s health as well. Postpartum Care is the answer for many busy mothers who can’t afford to take maternal leave from their jobs. Especially for first-time mothers, adjusting to life with a newborn adds tons of stress. Reduce your stress, anxiety and depression by having a qualified, experienced and pre-screened home health aide by your side. The expertise and knowledge with which your companion operates will give you a peace of mind that nothing will fall by the wayside.

Call A-1 Home Care today (949) 650-3800 or visit our website www.irvineinhomecare.com for more information. Every caregiver, child care provider and nurse aide goes through an extensive background check before they are entrusted with caring for a child. Quality and affordable postpartum care is available in Irvine, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Yorba Linda, Villa Park and other cities throughout Orange County.

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Irvine Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care

Compared to men, women are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s Disease by the time they reach age 60. Alzheimer’s is a debilitating brain disease that affects memory, cognitive skills and behavior. Because it is a progressive disease, it’s important to recognize the symptoms now so that you can get medical care to reduce or prevent rapid cognitive deterioration down the road. Early symptoms may include frequently losing keys or forgetting where things are, problems with organizing a party or balancing a checkbook, and feeling less social. As symptoms get worse, it becomes unbearable for family members to care for their loved ones. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, family members who became caregivers in 2013 incurred $9.3 billion in additional health care costs due to the physical and emotional burden of caregiving.

Leave the caregiving responsibilities to skilled companions and caregivers who specialize in Alzheimer’s & Dementia. A-1 Home Care steps in to help so that family members can take breaks and provide emotional support to their loved ones. Hiring in-home health care reduces mental, physical and emotional stress on the family members, and it ensures that your loved one is taken care of. Why not give it a try?

To find out more about round-the-clock care, call A-1 Home Care today (949) 650-3800 or visit our website http://www.irvineinhomecare.com to see all of the services we offer in Irvine, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Garden Grove, Villa Park, and surrounding cities.

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Irvine Arthritis Care

Being overweight is the single leading cause of arthritis, because the excessive weight puts stress and pressure on the joints, which expedites wear and tear. Bad news for Starbucks patrons and coffee drinkers in general: consumption of too much coffee increases risk of rheumatoid arthritis, an inflammatory disease of the joints that can lead to visible deformity. The good news is, if you are only drinking one or two cups of coffee a day, you shouldn’t have too much to worry about. Environmental factors can also contribute to development of rheumatoid arthritis, such as inhaling nanoparticles at a workplace where employees work around carbon black, an element used in ink jet printers, tires and paint. Usually this occurs if a worker is employed at a factory that manufactures large quantities of nanotechnology products.

To combat arthritis, doctors recommend a change of diet and environment and may prescribe an exercise program. In-home health aides and caregivers cooperate with the doctors in preparing special meals. Individuals with arthritis are usually not motivated to exercise due to pain in joints during movement; family members may not know how to motivate their loved ones to follow an exercise program. That’s why it’s important to have a skilled companion who has the communication skills and knowledge about the disease so that your loved one will get the most of out of his arthritis treatment.

To find a caregiver in your area, please call (949) 650-3800 or visit our website http://www.irvineinhomecare.com to learn more about Arthritis Care in Irvine, Santa Ana, Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa, and surrounding areas.

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In Home Care in Irvine, CA

A-1 Home Care in Irvine offers competitive affordability and quality in in-home care services, making us one of the best non-medical caregiver agencies in Orange County.  Though our specialty is care for Seniors, Elderly, and the Terminally Ill, we offer a broad range of care services including After Surgery Care, Arthritis Care, Alzheimer’s Care, Parkinson’s Care, Respite Care, Hospice Care, and Child Care.

Aside from the Irvine area, we serve cities such as Dana Point, San Clemente, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Sana Ana, Anaheim Hills, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley, and Long Beach.

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

To hire a compatible caregiver in your area today, CALL us at (949) 650-3800.

If you or someone you know has experience with caregiving, we always have employment opportunities available.  Visit us at A-1 Jobs for more information.

Care for Elderly or Seniors in Irvine CA

A-1 Home Care provides care for edlerly or senior in Irvine with superior, compassionate, individualized elder or senior care in Irvine, Costa Mesa, Villa Park, Newport Beach, Santa Ana,  Placentia, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach and Orange County. With over 21 years in the Home Care industry, A-1 Home Care has a proven commitment to providing only the highest quality and most reasonably priced in home care with a renowned service in senior or elderly care in Irivine and surrounding cities.  We understand the intricacies of finding just the right home caregiver to meet the home care need of an elderly or senior in your family. A-1 Home care stops at nothing to ensure that they are provided with the highest quality elder care and senior care in Irvine and Orange County.

Call 949-650-3800 anytime for excellent quality of elder care or senior care in Irivine

Visit http://www.irvineinhomecare.com/ for more information

Caregivers Irvine CA

With over 20 years of working with in home caregivers in Irvine, Costa Mesa, Villa Park, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Placentia, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach and Orange County, A-1 Home Care is committed to consistently delivering the quality caregiving care, senior or elderly care and care for persons with disabilities for which we have come to be known. A-1 Home Care is proud to work with Irvine Caregivers who offer compassionate Respite Care, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, Hospice Care, Post-Surgery Care, and Special Needs Care for you or your loved one, as well as Child Care for your active or disabled child in your private home, or assisted living facility.

For more information on how Hutington Beach Caregivers from A-1 Home Care can provide in home care needs for your and your family, please call (949)650-3800.

Visit http://www.irvineinhomecare.com/ for more information

Care for Elderly or Senior in Irvine CA

A-1 Home Care provides care for edlerly or senior in Irvine with superior, compassionate, individualized elder or senior care in Irvine, Costa Mesa, Villa Park, Newport Beach, Santa Ana,  Placentia, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach and Orange County. With over 21 years in the Home Care industry, A-1 Home Care has a proven commitment to providing only the highest quality and most reasonably priced in home care with a renowned service in senior or elderly care in Irivine and surrounding cities.  We understand the intricacies of finding just the right home caregiver to meet the home care need of an elderly or senior in your family. A-1 Home care stops at nothing to ensure that they are provided with the highest quality elder care and senior care in Irvine and Orange County.

Call 949-650-3800 anytime for excellent quality of elder care or senior care in Irivine 

Visit http://www.irvineinhomecare.com/ for more information

Irvine Caregivers

With over 20 years of working with in home caregivers in Irvine, Costa Mesa, Villa Park, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Placentia, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach and Orange County, A-1 Home Care is committed to consistently delivering the quality caregiving care, senior or elderly care and care for persons with disabilities for which we have come to be known. A-1 Home Care is proud to work with Irvine Caregivers who offer compassionate Respite Care, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, Hospice Care, Post-Surgery Care, and Special Needs Care for you or your loved one, as well as Child Care for your active or disabled child in your private home, or assisted living facility.

For more information on how Hutington Beach Caregivers from A-1 Home Care can provide in home care needs for your and your family, please call (949)650-3800.

Visit http://www.irvineinhomecare.com/ for more information