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Sometimes, it is much needed to get out of the house for some sun, fresh air, and mingling; or, to even spend time with yourself. One of the best ways to do so is checking out the local cafes in Encino, which is known for some of its walking distance neighborhood stores, especially coffee and tea. Those never go out of style.

Our caregivers are able to accompany our seniors to local places for errands or leisure. Some cafes that our caretakers and seniors should check out are, but not limited to:

• Coral Tree Cafe
• Aroma Bakery Cafe
• Nuts ‘n Berries Cafe
• Park Cafe and Grill
• Claudine Artisan Kitchen & Bakeshop

A-1 Home Care offers a twenty-four hour in-home service for our seniors, giving them the luxury and flexibility to adjust and adapt to a new routine. Let us take care of your loved one who may need additional assistance. How can you do so?

Give us a call 310-657-8780 or 562-929-8400 or visit our website www.a-1homecare.com for further details. We look forward to speaking and getting to know you.

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It can be difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle. But with A-1 Home Care, or in-home caregivers assist seniors with maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

We have highly skilled and trained certified caregivers who provide, both, indoor and outdoor services to seniors. Some of these tasks range from cooking, medication modernization, personal hygiene, and of course physical health. We always strive for our patients to get movement into their daily routine, if applicable. But a healthy lifestyle does not only consist of exercise and taking the appropriate vitamins and anything prescribed by a doctor, but food intake.

Considering with today’s “healthy” food costing more than your local drive-thru, which have become more convenient for someone on their way home from work, our caregivers help seniors with meal preparation as well, making sure there is a right and equal amount of protein and fresh food such as fruits and vegetables.

For further details, please contact or Encino branch at 310-657-8750 or visit our website http://www.a-1homecare.com/. We are also in other neighborhood cities such as Canoga Park, Tarzana, Studio City, and Northridge.

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Caring for a senior after an extensive surgery can be an emotionally and physically demanding job. Although some may find the task rewarding, others may feel worried that they are not properly trained to handle post surgery care. It is crucial to consider a caregiver when preparing for a surgery. A-1 Home Care provides hospital sitters or nurse assistants that can double as caregivers if needed. There are many advantages to nurse assistants assisting your elderly family member before and after surgery. They are specifically trained in non-medical homecare and are educated on post-surgery recovery procedures.

What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Certified Nurse Assistant?

The best thing about the caregivers at A-1 Home Care is that they provide around the clock service. We provide post-surgery caregivers that are available to either live in home or only work the hours needed. Our non medical home care nurses are CPR-Certified and First Aid trained. Certified caregivers will also stay aware of their client’s post-surgery medication and remind them to consume the appropriate dose at a timely manner.  They will provide assistance with errands outside of the home, household chores, and personalized meal preparation. A-1 Home Care in Encino services hospitals such as St. Vincent Medical Center, Hoag Hospital, and Huntington Memorial Hospital.

Where Can I Find More Information About A-1 Home Care’s Caregivers?

A-1 Home Care is available in Los Angeles and Orange County. Certified caregivers are assigned depending on compatibility as well as nearest location. A-1 Home Care services individuals in Encino, Canoga Park, Tarzana, Studio City and Northridge. If you are interested in finding out more information please give us a call at (310) 657-8780 or visit our website at http://www.encinoinhomecare.com.

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Why Hire A Hospital Sitter:

Staying in a hospital can become disconcerting and uncomfortable. Being away from home and away from your loved ones can even effect health and prolong recovery as a whole. If your family member or loved one has to extend their stay at the hospital, you should consider hiring a hospital sitter from A-1 Home Care in Encino to keep them company. It will give you peace of mind when an experienced and compassionate care provider is looking after your loved one while they are in the hospital. A-1 Home Care offers certified nurse assistants, Home Health Aides, and personal care assistants who are CPR certified, TB tested, and Live Scan approved. A-1 Home Care also offers hourly, live-in, 24 hour round the clock care, and overnight care.

Hospitals and Medical Centers in and near Encino:

Encino Outpatient Surgery Center

Tarzana Medical Urgent Care

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Encino Hospital Medical Center

Providence Tarzana Medical Center

Encino Surgical Medical Center

Mountain View Surgical Center Inc

Regency Surgery Center

Other Locations:

Our hospital sitters can provide service in the communities of Encino, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Calabasas, Thousand Oaks, Studio City, Van Nuys, and others in Los Angeles County and San Fernando Valley. We receive many referrals to patients from Barlow Respiratory Hospital, Encino Hospital Medical Center, Van Nuys Community Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, St. Vincent Medical Center, Sherman Oaks Hospital, UCLA, and others.

Long Term Care Insurance Coverage Available:

If your loved one received long term insurance coverage, we accept Penn Treaty, John Hancock, CALPERS, MetLife Insurance, Bankers’ Life & Casualty, and Veteran Administration.

We at A-1 Home Care Agency Domestic Professional Services do our absolute best to match each client with a caregiver personally, in order to insure satisfaction and a harmonious care giving union. You can count on A-1 Home Care to be there for your family member or loved one so they make a speedy recovery and can return home as soon as possible. Call us today for your free quote at 310-657-8780 or 562-929-8400

 

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When a family member or loved one requires personal care such as hygiene management, grooming, getting dressed, and bathing, it puts a lot of strain on the family especially the one responsible for carrying out those duties. They may have to quit their job and put their social life on hold. Care for their loved one becomes there number one priority and may require a very demanding and challenging 24 hour schedule to ensure the health and safety of their loved one. If your loved one or family member is a fall risk or diagnosed with a medical condition that limits their physical ability, it’s imperative that someone with compassion, patience, and understanding cares for them, but it can be very tiring and burdensome on you. Fortunately, personal care at home is now available in and around Encino, CA from A-1 Home Care.

A-1 Home Care provides non-medical care for elderly, seniors, disabled, and terminally ill patients in and around the Los Angeles and Orange County region. A-1 Home Care also provides after surgery care, Dementia care, Parkinson’s care, diabetic care, companionship, nannies, babysitters, and much more from experienced and compassionate personal care assistants, home health aides, and certified nurse assistants. When you hire a personal care assistant from A-1 Home Care, you and your family will have peace of mind because all of our care providers are state approved, CPR certified, TB tested, and Live Scan certified.

Senior care services from A-1 Home Care is just a phone call away. Call us today for your free quote on hourly care, 24 hour live-in, and round the clock care at 562-929-8400

 

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For many of us, when the time comes to reach to outside assistance in caring for our elderly loved ones it is because we have exhausted our in home resources and truly need help at this point.  This conclusion is not often reached easily as many times we will try and spread ourselves thin, managing our daily obligations as well as becoming a care provider.  The fact of the matter is when we look to in-home care, we are looking at the reality of not only inviting but also trusting a stranger in the home.  In an age where fast-food, online care providers are available with a simple point and click, who can you trust?  What qualifications do they have?  Even with going with an established business, here are some questions that are worth asking for peace of mind.

• What are the requirements of their applicants?

Do the care providers have any prior experience?  Are they registered with the state of California?  What sort of certification/training do they have?

• What sort of screening process is used?

Is there a background check involved? Criminal? DMV? Does the care provider have any sort of PROFESSIONAL references?

• Does the agency know their care provider’s capabilities?

Have they used a Hoyer lift?  Do they have knowledge of medical equipment such a tube feeding/oxygen/catheter?

• Does the care provider have any certification?

Have they received any sort of first-aid training?  Are they CPR certified?  Do they have an understanding of any elderly health conditions?

• If you are not happy with a particular care provider, will the agency provide someone else?

Am I stuck with this care provider who I am dissatisfied with?  What are my options if I have already paid for a week, two weeks of service?

It will always be in your favor to seek out an established agency that has been in business for a while because this establishes consistent compliance with ever-changing laws and legislature in the industry.  Businesses that stand the test of time are reputable and achieve such status by proper practices.  Invest the time in ensuring the safety and quality of any care provider and their agency.  The answers to these questions can offer a sense of security and peace of mind money cannot buy.

A-1 Home Care is proud to be State Licensed, Bonded and Insured.  All of our home care professionals come with 2 years professional experience and are First-Aid trained and CPR certified.  They have livescan fingerprint background checks as well as through the DMV.  They are individually interviewed by office staff before placement and carry a current TB test.  Our experienced home care providers have verifiable professional references and Malpractice/Liability insurance for your peace of mind.  Call us today at (562) 929-8400 or (949) 650-3800 to learn more.

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A research study published in the February 2014 issue of Brain Injury reports that patients with more self-awareness also have corresponding higher degrees of depression and lower quality of life.  After a traumatic brain injury event, a patient may lose some self-awareness, but if the patient’s self-awareness is still completely intact, he may report decreased satisfaction with life (Goverover & Chiaravalloti, 2014).  It’s not surprising that survivors of traumatic brain injury would suffer deeper depression than their counterparts who have lost some self-awareness.  These TBI survivors may be painfully aware that they may no longer be able to restore their full physical function.  The mourning over the loss of physical function and looking ahead to a life of physical disability and utter dependence upon others is emotionally debilitating.  If you or a loved one has recently suffered a brain injury, A-1 Home Care in Encino is here to uphold, at the very least, a good quality of life for your loved ones.

Round-the-Clock Companion Care Makes the Difference

Who said that life stops when you have had a traumatic brain injury?  If you or a loved one still has full self-awareness, you are lucky in comparison to the less fortunate.  Make the best of what life has to offer with the assistance of 24-hour companion care from A-1 Home Care in Encino.  Our trained, certified live-in caregivers will assist you with chores like light housekeeping, errands, prescription pick-ups, and cooking.  You can still go to work or work from home if you have an understanding employer.  A-1 Home Care screens every certified nurse aide’s criminal background and DMV checks before they can serve you and your family.  Don’t let TBI stop you from engaging in social events with your friends outside of your home, either.  A live-in caregiver will drive you to wherever you want to go and even be a great travel companion if you want to fly somewhere.  Our live-in and live-out care services are a great way to complement your life and defeat physical disability.

About A-1 Home Care

Since its inception in 1991, A-1 Home Care has been delivering outstanding in-home care services all over Los Angeles County, including cities like Encino, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Tarzana, Thousand Oaks, Sherman Oaks, Arcadia, Duarte, Sierra Madre, and surrounding cities.  We are committed to giving you personable services, which means that you will always be connected with a friendly live operator on the other line when you call us.  In other words, you will never get an automated answering machine with a senseless never-ending menu of options!  You or your loved ones will receive undivided attention from our compassionate certified home health aides (CNNAs) and home helpers.  We make in-home care within reach by giving you easy financing options based on your budget and needs.

 

For a free consultation, call A-1 Home Care (310) 657-8780 or visit our website www.encinoinhomecare.com for information.

 

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Arthritis is a debilitating disease that inflames the joints and makes it virtually impossible for seniors to perform normal day-to-day functions, such as writing, cooking, or turning a door knob.  There are many types of arthritis such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and fibromyalgia.  Swelling, joint pain, limited range of motion and a decreased appetite are associated with arthritis.  Surgeries like hip and knee replacements are very common among the elderly.  Whether your loved ones need surgery or not, as Arthritis progresses to more advanced stages, everyday life becomes almost unmanageable without the assistance of a live-in caregiver.  Give the gift of affordable, high quality 24-hour care from A-1 Home Care in Encino.

Companionship of a professional live-in arthritis caregiver helps reduce depression in seniors and gives relief to seniors and their families.  When you’re away at work, a 24-hour caregiver from A-1 Home Care will assist your elderly loved one with range-of-motion exercises to improve joint function.  You won’t have to worry about meal preparations or taking time off from work to take your loved ones to medical appointments.  Count on our certified nurse aides to help with transportation in Encino and all over LA County.  We are dedicated to helping you change your elderly loved ones’ lifestyles that will ameliorate the symptoms of arthritis.

A-1 Home Care helps seniors to stay socially engaged while managing daily symptoms of arthritis at home.  Our superior in-home care services are unrivaled in Southern California, and A-1 Home Care is committed to delivering 100% customer satisfaction 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Since its inception in 1991, A-1 Home Care has been serving families in Encino, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and other cities throughout LA County.  You can expect excellent in-home care at affordable rates; A-1 Home Care also accepts Veteran Benefits and long-term care insurance.

For a free consultation, call A-1 Home Care (310) 657-8780 or visit our website www.encinoinhomecare.com for more information!

 

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In movies and television, you’ve probably seen many scenes in which a hospital patient wakes up from a temporary stupor, forgetting who he is, where he is or how he got there.  To the chagrin of his loved ones, he doesn’t remember their names either, but in due time he regains his memory and is able to resume a normal life.  Contrary to popular thought, amnesia, also known as “amnestic syndrome,” does not cause loss of self-identity.  Patients with amnesia are quite lucid with regard to their own identity, but they suffer memory loss regard to retaining new information and forming new memories.  Unlike transient global amnesia, amnestic syndrome is permanent, and if it’s severe enough, it requires 24-hour supervision and assistance with daily activities.  A-1 Home Care in Encino provides short-term and long-term in-home care for individuals with varying degrees of cognitive impairment.

 

Amnesia’s Effect on Daily Living

If your loved one’s amnesia is severe enough, it will take a toll on multiple facets of his life, such as problems at work, school, or social settings.  In extreme cases, some families have admitted their loved ones to extended care facilities if they pose as a danger to themselves.  A-1 Home Care in Encino makes it possible for your loved one to stay at home with you while coping with the effects of amnestic syndrome.  Our 24-hour caregivers will assist with memory training techniques, such as retraining your family member to use a smart phone or tablet to remember events, medication intake, and more.  If your parent, sibling, child, or spouse enjoys board games, playing chess will improve your loved one’s memory exponentially.  There’s extensive research on the mental benefits of playing chess, from preventing Alzheimer’s to raising IQ scores in school children.  We will match our live-in caregivers with your loved one’s personality and level of need to optimize the outcome of 24-hour in-home care.

About A-1 Home Care in Encino

For 25 years, A-1 Home Care’s unwavering efforts to improve the lives of seniors and their families have borne fruits of steadfast loyalty in their hearts.  Thanks to our cream-of-the-crop caregivers in Encino and surrounding towns, seniors get to enhance their lives with meaningful, compassionate and skilled in-home care.  A-1 Home Care is a licensed, bonded and insured home care agency providing non-medical 24-hour services.  In a joint effort with local hospitals and clinics in your area, we work hard to provide you the best elder care possible in Southern California.  You can finance in-home care with our reasonable rates and terms; A-1 Home Care also accepts Veteran Benefits and long-term care insurance.

 

For a free quote, call A-1 Home Care (310) 657-8780 or visit our website www.encinoinhomecare.com for more information!  Caregiving services are also available in Sherman Oaks, Thousand Oaks, Glendale, Pasadena, Altadena, Sierra Madre, Van Nuys, Tarzana, Northridge, Reseda and other neighboring communities. 

 

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Gum disease and cognitive decline go hand in hand simply because an elderly person’s ability to care for his teeth declines as his dementia worsens over time.  Dr. Mark Ide, first author from the Dental Institute at King’s College London, says, “Gum disease is widespread in the UK and US, and in older age groups is thought to be a major cause of tooth loss” (Periodontitis and Cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s Disease, 2016).  When a senior’s gums become infected, his body’s inflammatory response to Periodontitis diminishes the person’s mental faculties.  This association between cognitive decline and gum disease has been confirmed by numerous research studies; the good news is that if you treat gum disease, you are also deterring or preventing the onset of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.  In Encino, concerned families have turned to A-1 Home Care for 25 years to ensure that their elderly loved ones receive the attention they need for regular oral hygiene.

 

Caring for your senior’s dental health at home can be tricky.  If you have never been certified as a nurse assistant or home health aide, and you have zero elder care experience, you might find it awkward to brush your loved one’s teeth, especially if she is bedridden or has some tooth loss.  Leave it to A-1 Home Care’s personal care aides to do that for you!  They are experienced in-home experts who know how to maneuver around delicate situations.  Administering gentle care, they can perform tooth-brushing for seniors who have all natural teeth, some tooth loss or no natural teeth at all.  Our care managers can arrange for a caregiver for a few hours in the morning and at night, or you can ask for 24 hour care to meet all your loved one’s basic needs: meal preparation, bathing, light housekeeping, laundry, prescription pick-ups, and transportation to appointments or social visits anywhere in Encino or neighboring areas.

 

At A-1 Home Care, we live by Benjamin Franklin’s wise words, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”  Our live-in and live-out caregivers will do everything they can to enhance your elderly loved ones’ quality of life.  A non-medical agency, A-1 Home Care provides exceptional senior care for families in Encino, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, Beverly Hills, La Canada Flintridge, Pasadena, and surrounding cities.  Are you on a tight budget?  Do you need flexibility?  No problem!  Our care managers will develop an elder care schedule based on level of need, availability, and budget.  You can finance senior care through our reasonable payment plans or go through Veteran Benefits and long-term care insurance.  No matter what, we have your best interests at heart and we’ll do whatever it takes to help you and your family.

 

For a free consultation, call A-1 Home Care (310) 657-8780 or visit our website www.encinoinhomecare.com for more information!

 

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