A Healthy Diet in Hollywood

What is a healthy diet?

A healthy diet varies per individual, depending on any diseases or illnesses that they may or may not have. But, in most cases, a healthy diet would consist of a well-balanced meal of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sometimes, people will also stick with a six small  portion meals a day:

What does a healthy diet look like, particularly for seniors?

• Lean protein (lean meats, seafood, eggs, beans)
• Fruits and vegetables (think orange, red, green, and purple)
• Whole grains (brown rice, whole wheat pasta)
• Low-fat dairy (milk and its alternatives)

Reference Source: (NCOA, 2017).

As we get older, our doctors tend to inform us of switching up our diets to more “fresh” and less “process” foods. Although, we all deserve to treat ourselves every now and then with a sweet or two, it is important to monitor what we put into our bodies. This is something that our caregivers at A-1 Home Care agency specialize in as well. Our twenty-four hour service caretakers work with our senior patients’ doctor to find the best fit diet and, overall, lifestyle for them.

And if your loved one is on a specific diet due to a heart or kidney disease or because they have diabetes or are vegetarian or vegan or gluten-free or avoid Non-GMO, Hollywood will fit right into any of these lifestyles. The city has many local neighborhood stores with a wider selection of foods for these diets. Check out Sprouts or Whole Foods!

If you would like more information on what else we can assist with, including companion and transportation services, do not hesitate to give us a call at our Hollywood office 310-657-8780!

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Healthy Sleeping Habits Soothe Seniors In Hollywood

Did you know that as we age, our sleeping patterns change– but that while we’re adults, our sleep needs remain relatively the same?

At A-1 Home Care in Hollywood, elders receive leading wake-up and tuck-in care from the comfort of the home to ensure that all their sleep needs are met, regardless of how unique they may be. Take a look at a few helpful senior sleep tips provided by A-1 Home Care’s elder care experts below:

1. Maintain A Consistent Sleep Schedule Throughout The Week. That means even on weekends: failing to have a consistent sleep schedule will disrupt your circadian rhythm (internal sleep cycle) so that it will be more difficult to fall asleep– regardless of the time you decide to try each night.
2. Avoid Certain Foods And Beverages In The Evening. Drinks like tea, coffee, soda, and surprisingly even alcohol will either keep you up as stimulants or disrupt your sleep quality once you fall asleep as diuretics (having to use the restroom in the middle of the night). Eating fatty or spicy foods will also make it tougher to fall asleep as well– as will eating anything within a couple hours of hitting the hay, because the digestion process warms the body so that it becomes more difficult to experience rest.
3. Remove Electronics From Your Sleep Environment. Most electronics give off a light known as “blue light” that is a disruption for our circadian rhythm. On your phone, download an app like Twilight that causes your cell phone screen to dim during the later hours of the day and into the evening.

For more senior care solutions about maintaining healthy sleep as we age, call an A-1 Home Care caregiver at (310) 657-8780 or (562) 929-8400 today. A-1 Home Care’s 24 hour care services extend to nearby communities throughout Los Angeles and Orange County including cities like Beverly Hills, Glendale, Burbank, Studio City, and Culver City.

Hospice Care Services Offered At Affordable Prices In Hollywood

As many seniors age, they reach a point in their lives when it’s time to invest in end-of-life care—both for their best interest as well as your own.

At A-1 Home Care in Hollywood, our hospice care services bring lasting comfort to the home and continual peace of mind to you at the most affordable prices found anywhere in Los Angeles and Orange County. Each caregiver on staff is specialized to be the calming solutions for elders that are terminally ill and who would benefit from additional companionship in the home so that everything flows more smoothly during their end of days.

The caregiving professionals at A-1 Home Care offer in-home care 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 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 additionally provides short-term care services including hourly in-home care and home helpers. Our diverse and affordable home care solutions are counted on to always be the best—while leaving behind the rest!

If you would like to find out more information about the senior home health services that are at your disposal when you invest in A-1 Home Care, then contact a compassionate caregiver today by dialing (310) 657-8780 or (562) 929-8400. A-1 Home Care serves neighboring communities in cities like Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Culver City, Marina Del Rey, and Studio City.

Diabetic Care Options Relieve Elders In Hollywood

The best diabetic care services in all of Southern California are provided right up the street here in Hollywood—but did you know that those same senior care services are also the most affordable?

A-1 Home Care provides diabetic care options that have brought lasting solutions into the comfort of the home for seniors from all walks of life, including Jewish, Asian, Middle Eastern, and European. A-1 Home Care’s diverse caregivers are as affordable as they are exceptional, as they share a common goal of always exemplifying what it means to provide the best— while leaving behind the rest.

The compassionate diabetic care professionals at A-1 Home Care provide elder care services that include:

• assistance with household duties including dusting, vacuuming, dish-washing, laundry, mopping, and bed-making
• assistance with yard work and gardening chores including watering plants, mowing the lawn, and raking leaves
• assistance with personal services including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
• assistance with mobility
• transportation to and from medical appointments as well as other existing engagements
• delicious and nutritious meals that are always 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

A-1 Home Care additionally provides caregiving services that include kidney disease care, after surgery care, arthritis care, and much more. It’s this dedication to providing the most comprehensive care available anywhere that has allowed A-1 Home Care to remain the caregiver agency trusted most in Los Angeles and Orange County for decades already and counting.

For more information about the in-home care options that have been leading the way in Southern California for decades already, call a friendly caregiver at (310) 657-8780 or (562) 929-8400 today. A-1 Home Care proudly serves nearby communities that include Glendale, Century City, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, and Beverly Hills.

Brain Injury Care Options Offered For Seniors In Hollywood

Do you have a senior in the home who’s suffered a brain injury? Being pushed into a role of family caregiving under such circumstances can be extremely difficult, especially when you have your own responsibilities in life to take care of.

At A-1 Home Care in Hollywood, friendly caregivers come out to the comfort of the home and offer leading assistance to elders who have suffered a brain injury and require lasting care. These affordable brain injury care options provide lasting relief and allow even the most disgruntled of mental health patients to feel relieved with the affectionate caregiving services they’re receiving.

A-1 Home Care’s senior care specialists also reach out to seniors with physical maladies, providing services like cancer care, arthritis care, and even Parkinsons care. This diversity of care options offered in the home have helped A-1 Home Care to retain the distinction as the non-medical home care agency of choice in Los Angeles and Orange County since its inception back in 1991.

The caregivers at A-1 Home Care specifically offer senior care solutions that include:

• help with maintenance duties around the home including dusting, vacuuming, dish-washing, and laundry
• help with yard work and gardening duties including watering plants, mowing the lawn, and raking leaves
• help with dressing, grooming, bathing, and other personal services
• preparation of delicious and nutritious meals
• assistance with mobility around the home
• enjoyable conversation and conversation
• “brain games” that encourage mental stimulation and brain function
• medication reminders and administration
• running errands like grocery shopping and picking up clothes from the cleaners
• transportation to and from medical appointments and other engagements
• special needs care

If you’d like to find out more about the leading brain injury services offered in Hollywood and surrounding cities, contact a helpful caregiver today by dialing (310) 657-8780 or (562) 929-8400. A-1 Home Care is proud to provide senior care services to neighboring cities in Southern California that include Beverly Hills, Malibu, LA, Pasadena, and Torrance.

Diabetic Seniors Experience Real Relief In Their Hollywood Homes

Diabetes is a disease of the blood that results in too much sugar or abnormally-high blood glucose levels in the bloodstream, and it forces many seniors into unwelcoming treatment facilities today.

But at A-1 Home Care in Hollywood, we bring lasting diabetes care solutions to you, as our helpful care givers represent the collection of good-willed men and women who have helped the A-1 Home Care brand succeed as the non-medical home care agency of choice in Southern California since its inception in 1991. A-1 Home Care’s exceptional senior care solutions have paired up with equally-friendly costs to your bank account to create a perfect blend of outstanding care at upstanding prices.

A-1 Home Care’s diverse diabetes caregivers provide in-home services that include:

• help with household duties like laundry, dish washing, bed-making, and vacuuming
• help with yard work and gardening tasks like mowing the lawn, raking leaves, and watering plants
• help with bathing, dressing, going to the bathroom, and other personal services
• running errands like grocery shopping and picking up clothes from the cleaners
• preparation of healthy meals that are always low in sugar
• good companionship and conversation
• enjoyable activities
• medication reminders and help with insulin
• transportation to and from medical appointments, diabetes treatments, and other existing engagements

A-1 Home Care’s elder care experts already have years of experience providing care services in the home, which allows them to be trusted by seniors all over Los Angeles and Orange County that their diabetes is being properly taken care of.

For more information about the leading diabetes care solutions offered in Hollywood and surrounding areas, contact one of the compassionate caregivers at A-1 Home Care today by dialing (310) 657-8780 or (562) 929-8400. A-1 Home Care serves communities throughout Southern California, including cities like Los Alamitos, Burbank, Garden Grove, Newport Beach, and Century City.

Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Special: Tips from A-1 Home Care in Hollywood

As Cupid’s holiday approaches, many seniors who live alone or in convalescent homes would love to feel showered by quality time and companionship. Don’t let your elderly loved one be socially isolated on this day! If you are physically unable to be there for your parents or grandparents, you can entrust your loved ones in the care of A-1 Home Care in Hollywood whose highly skilled caregivers and companions are great at making any holiday special for seniors.

Special V-Day Treats  

What’s a home care companion to do when her elderly client is down and out? Home care services include meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, and transportation in Hollywood or neighboring towns. A-1 Home Care’s certified nurse aide can take your loved one to their grandchildren’s home or bring the children to their grandparents. They can decorate the house with flowers and make a special Valentine’s meal, reminding your elderly loved ones how special they are. Perhaps your parent or grandparent always had a recipe just for Valentine’s Day, but they can no longer prepare it on their own due to Arthritis or Gout. Our caregivers can follow that recipe and make the dinner for your parent or grandparents. Give pictures to your loved ones so they can make a scrapbook with the assistance of a companion care aide. There’s a myriad of ways to make Valentine’s Day special for your seniors, and A-1 Home Care does a great job of helping seniors take their mind off depression.

A-1 Home Care: Not Just Your Typical Agency

After 23 years, A-1 Home Care Agency in Hollywood is still going strong because of the values we uphold: compassion, competence, and connection. We believe it takes two hands and a golden heart to serve; taking care of the elderly requires a special kind of personality with a lot of love in their heart, and elder care is not for everyone. The unique disposition of senior care calls for caregivers who have a calling in life to take on this noble task. A-1 Home Care is meticulous about screening caregivers, certified nurse aides, home health aides and companions. We would not just send you anyone. The compatibility of an elder with a caregiver has to be the right fit. In addition to the extensive criminal background checks and reference checks, we also include our clients in the selection of caregivers. We want you to be completely sure of who’s coming into your home so you feel safe and secure.

To hire a caregiver today, please call A-1 Home Care today (310) 657-8780 or visit us online www.hollywoodinhomecare.com for information on elder care services in Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Arcadia, Sierra Madre, La Canada, and other cities in the area.

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Holiday Home Care Service in Hollywood

Seniors all over the country look forward to the winter season when they get to spend time with their loved ones. The holidays are a time to build memories and form stronger family bonds. For some, however, they may need a little extra help if their family members live at least an hour away. That is where A-1 Home Care in Hollywood comes in: traveling companions for seniors accompany your elderly loved ones on short or long trips. Whether you live with your elderly loved ones or not, A-1 Home Care in Hollywood will be your hands and feet whenever you need us.

Travel Safety for Seniors

Long-distance traveling is a hassle for many, and it could be an especially difficult ordeal for elderly adults with physical or cognitive impairments. A-1 Home Care’s traveling companions will assist your aging parents or grandparents in Hollywood or surrounding areas with tasks such as baggage handling, baggage claims, airfare purchase, packing, and making sure that your parents have everything they need for safe travels on plane, bus or car. Traveling companions make trips easier and safer, and you won’t have to worry about your elderly loved ones getting lost or confused. Upon arrival in your town, a traveling companion will assist with other tasks like arranging for transportation to come to your home, assisting with household chores like cooking or providing personal care like bathing and toileting care.

About A-1 Home Care

No matter where you want to go – Europe, Asia, Africa, Canada or other destinations – our traveling companions will accompany you and make your trips as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. A-1 Home Care in Hollywood provides live-in 24 hour care or hourly caregiver services for seven days a week, 365 days a year. We are open on major holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day for your convenience. To ensure that you get 100% home care support, our phone lines are never down. Call us anytime and you will be connected to a live operator who’s ready to answer any questions you have.

For a free consultation, call A-1 Home Care today (310) 657-8780 or visit us online www.hollywoodinhomecare.com for more information about services in Hollywood, Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Malibu, Beverly Hills, and other cities all over Los Angeles County.

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Easy DIY Project- A Fun Project for Seniors and Caregivers

With this temperature, it’s hard to tell if Southern Californian residents are enjoying the heat or have had enough of it. The younger crowd is definitely taking advantage of the beaches at the moment but what about seniors, the handicapped, and those who are unable to easily travel? Due to limited transportation and a higher risk of succumbing to exhaustion and dehydration, seniors and the disabled have had to come up with more ways to stay cool in the summer.

A-1 Home Care understand the concerns of the senior and disabled community, as is our main goal. Having provided in home and live in caregivers for the elderly community since 1991, we strive to help our clients as much as we can, whether it’s by offering 24 Hour and Senior Caregivers to families or by offering some useful tips and ideas to stay cool. And speaking of such ideas, here is one activity that seniors, family and caregivers can enjoy together!

Ingredients:

3-5 Kiwi Fruit

Lollipop sticks

Just cut up as many Kiwi slices as you’d like, stick them with a lollipop stick, pop them in the freezer for an hour or so and then you can stay cool and enjoy a sweet treat all at once!

For more information of our services, call our office at 562 929 8400.