Cancer Prevention Tips for Seniors in Malibu

One of the best way to fight cancer is to prevent it, or even just by discovering it early, that is why early screening is important for many types of cancer.  So here are some guidelines provided by the American Cancer Society to help you understand more about the different time interval and age that you should begin screening.  For seniors and elderly, as long as they are in good health, these screenings should still be performed. In the case for breast cancer, mammograms and clinical breast exam should begin at around age 40 every year. For those younger, a clinical breast exam should be done every three years.  Beginning at age 50, screening for colorectal cancer and polyps are recommended to both gender.  Lastly, reduce your risk by staying away from tobacco, regular exercises, and eat healthy with plenty of fruits and vegetables.  But all in all, have an open discussion with your doctor about the type of screenings that is right for you or your loved ones, and live a healthy lifestyle.

A-1 Home Care in Malibu supports and offers the best and affordable caregivers around Los Angeles and Orange County, and each are certified in CPR and First Aid in case of emergency.  Our caregivers specialize in After Surgery Care,  Cancer Care, Post Stroke Care, Diabetic Care, Alzheimer Care, Parkinson Care, and other In Home Care for Elderly.  We are proud to hire diverse caregivers. In fact, we have caregivers from Jewish, Middle Eastern, Asian backgrounds and more. For over 20 years, our company offers our service in Malibu, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Marina Del Rey, Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Hollywood, Culver City, and other cities around Los Angeles and Orange County.  We guarantee compatibility and are confident that we can be your trusted source for in home caregivers.

Call us at 310-657-8780 to speak about our low cost in home health care or visit www.malibuinhomecare.com today. Be sure to check out our Facebook!

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24 Hour Home Care in Malibu in 2015

The Christmas season is over so if you have an aging loved ones in your family, you should still make an effort to be with them.  Many of them never get to see their grandchildren as much as they want, and this is the time to catch up with them. For the elder’s mental health, creating happy moments like this will go a long way. So, this new year, try to make it a special one for your elders.

Here are some ways to achieve that goal.  Ask them if they need help making New Year greeting cards, the process of making something together can make it unforgettable, especially when children are involved.  Play fun and festive music to make the environment very relaxing.  Most music from their era is calming and cheerful, the positive vibe will help lift the elders’ spirit up.  Finally, help them shop for things for friends and family.  Shopping is a stressful time when it comes to what to buy for who, and relieving the elders from that duty makes them know that you care about them.  But above all, what they truly cherish is your company, and simply being around them can make their lives that much better.

A-1 Home Care in Malibu offers experienced 24 hour live in caregivers for your loved ones’ need.  As an industry leader for over 20 years, we also offer services from Parkinson care, cancer care, Alzheimer care, after surgery care, and much more. We have proudly served surrounding communities as well, in Santa Monica, Redondo Beach, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and other cities in Los Angeles County.

Please call us at 310-657-8780 for more information on acquiring caregivers, or visit us at our website Malibu In Home Care today.

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Tips to Help Seniors Enjoy The Holidays Better

Older adults and seniors have been there and done that, and it may be more difficult to get them excited about the holidays.  As a result, we want to share a few tips that you may use to help your elderly loved ones enjoy the holidays this season a little more.

1. Provoke old memories – Strolling down the memory lane with seniors is probably one of the most powerful ways to see emotional reaction to the holidays.  Even with cognitive impairments, patients can have clearer memory of older events compare to more recent events.  Use pictures, videos, and music to best stimulate these old memories.
2. Be inclusive – Don’t prepare the holiday feast alone.  Get everyone to participate and help, including them can make them feel part of it and enjoy the holiday spirits.  On top of that, it helps you relieve stress!  If the seniors are limited physically, create simpler tasks for them to participate with.
3. Avoid embarrassments – Joke around is fine, but if it is directed toward a senior about their lack of memory, or other limitations, it can be out of line and embarrassing for them.
4. Detailed planning –  Be courteous when it comes to seniors.  Be mindful that many of them could be on medication, and make sure nothing can create unwanted reactions with the drugs.  Moreover, make sure mobility is not a problem during the party.  Allow seniors to sit at the end of the tables for easy in and out.

If you are able to include these tips this season, then your elderly loved ones can surely enjoy the holidays without any problems.

Having a in home caregiver can dramatically improve the quality of life in a senior depending on the severity of their limitations.  A-1 Home Care in Malibu has over 20 years of experience in matching caregiver with clients for any home care scenarios, making sure each one is compatible with one another.  Moreover, our caregivers have at least 2 years of experience, CPR certification, criminal background checked, and more importantly, the dedication and compassion to become a quality caregiver.  All our caregivers, nurse aides, home health aides, and senior companions are expert in Alzheimer Care, Diabetic Care, Brian Injury Care, Parkinson Care, Kidney Disease Care, Incontinence Care, Multiple Sclerosis Care, and home care scenarios.  With coverage of areas such as Malibu, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Redondo Beach, Westwood, Century City, Studio City, Marina Del Rey, Culver City, and other cities around Los Angeles and Orange County.

For more information, contact us at 310-657-8780, or go online and visit our Facebook or our website Malibu In Home Care today!

 

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Home Care for Seniors in Malibu

There are many type of home care services that you can find for your aging loved ones. Finding the right kind can provide the best support, as well as saving time and money in the search process.  Here are two main types of home health care.  First there is short-term home care.  This usually ranges from a few weeks to a few months, and usually for those recovering from certain illness or surgery.  However, for those with chronic diseases like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, a long-term home care solution may be more fitting.  Many of the long-term caregivers can be live-in caregivers, which means they stay for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Because every situation is different, it is best to ask as many questions as you can in order to find the appropriate type of care services for them.

A-1 Home Care in Malibu offers quality and reliable caregivers for seniors.  We also have other caregivers with expertise in diabetic care, hospice care, cancer care, postpartum care, and other in home care for elderly.  As an industry leader for over 20 years, we can provide caregivers in many areas in the Los Angeles County, like Santa Monica, Huntington Beach, Pacific Palisades, Calabasas, and much more.

For more information, please call us at this number 310 657 8780, or visit our website at Malibu In Home Care today.

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Managing Your Diabetes

Diabetes remains to be one of the most common disease in America.  We are seeing over 29 million people ranging from children to elderly being affected by this disease, and alarming, 1 in 4 does not know they have it.

If you don’t know if you have diabetes or not, please see the doctor and get tested.  However, if you are part of the 29 million people in America living with Diabetes, here are some ways that you can manage your disease and avoid serious health complications.

First, you must get healthy by eating a balanced diet and exercise regularly, that way you can maintain a healthy weight and make a strides in your blood sugar battle.  Next, a routine sleep schedule is one way to help manage and control your blood sugar levels as well.  It is also a good idea to limit your alcohol consumption as well according to WebMD.  Finally, always be in the loop of your blood sugar levels, and keep all scheduled appointments with the doctor to monitor your health and keep your diabetes under control.

Is your elderly loved one living with diabetes but you are too busy to care for them at home? Caregivers from A-1 Home Care in Malibu is capable of stepping in and providing an excellent in home care service to your loved ones.  Companionship is also one of the more important factors when it comes to home care services since having a caregiver provides the seniors with someone to bond with and share their stressful feelings.  Our company started in 1991, and we have accumulated the experience to handle all home care scenarios, specializing in Arthritis Care, Alzheimer Care, Diabetic Care, Brian Injury Care, Incontinence Care, Parkinson Care, Kidney Disease Care, Multiple Sclerosis Care, and other in home care services.  Clients from the cities of Malibu, Redondo Beach, Marina Del Rey, Culver City, Santa Monica, Hollywoodand others are praising about our service, and we hope to offer our helping hands for your loved ones as well.

For service inquiries, please call 310-657-8780, or visitwww.malibuinhomecare.com for more info.  Be sure to find and like us on Facebook!

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Fun Facts About July 4th

238 years ago, America declared its independence from Great Britain to become its own sovereign nation.  238 years later, Americans continue to celebrate this momentous day across the country.  Since it’s has become part of our tradition to celebrate this national holiday, we want to share a few facts about July 4th to gain some perspective on this day.

Despite being the most “American” holiday there is, most of the fireworks and the America flags are actually imported from China, and it is simply a part of the global economy that we are in today.  However, the value of trading with United Kingdom, the land that we declared independence from back in 1776, exceeds $100 billion. However, the most staggering fact about Fourth of July is the population of the country.  Back when the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, there was only about 2.5 million people in the entire nation.  Although the number of stages have nearly quadrupled since then, , our population today exceeds 318 million (and growing) in merely 238 years.

Population growth is especially noticeable in the elderly population with the medical and technological advances in today’s world.  As the preferred home care agency since 1991, A-1 Home Care is ready to address the need for long term care with our quality in home care services. All home health aides at A-1 Home Care are skilled in Alzheimer Care,Diabetic Care, Brian Injury Care, Parkinson Care, Kidney Disease Care,Incontinence Care, Multiple Sclerosis Care, and home care scenarios. Find our home care service today in Malibu, Santa Monica, Redondo Beach, Westwood, Century City, Hollywood, Studio City, Marina Del Rey, Culver City, and other cities around Los Angeles and Orange County.

For more information, contact us at 310-657-8780, or go online and visit our Facebook or our website www.malibuinhomecare.com today!

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Arthritis Increases Risk of Falls

Arthritis affects millions and millions of people around the country, and many of them are older adults and seniors who have weakened muscle and bone structure that decreases their strength, flexibility, and balance.  As a result, studies have showed that seniors are involved in more falls and fall-related injuries than any other group.  Moreover, those living with arthritis are two and a half times more likely to have fall related injuries according to the CDC. Falls do not only cause bumps and bruises,seniors are also at risk to fracture their bones due to their lower bone mass.  Furthermore, falls can often lead to head injuries, which can be especially dangerous for seniors.  Luckily, researches have found that exercise and physical therapy can help improve balance and strength for those with arthritis.  So if you or you know someone living with arthritis, consult the doctor about how to safely go about exercising to improve both your health and your balance to avoid future fall-related injuries.

It is not difficult to find the perfect caregiver at A-1 Home Care in Malibu,  because we carefully screen, select, and place each and every caregiver so they are compatible to the care recipient and the family.  Most importantly, we only seek caregivers who are dedicated, compassionate, and experienced in this field.  They are all experts in Arthritis Care, Diabetic Care, Brian Injury Care, Parkinson Care, Kidney Disease Care, Incontinence Care, Multiple Sclerosis Care, and home care scenarios. We serve Malibu, Redondo Beach, Marina Del Rey, Culver City, Santa Monica, Hollywood and other cities around Los Angeles and Orange County.

Find the right service for your loved one today, please call 310-657-8780, or visit www.malibuinhomecare.com for more info.  Be sure to find and like us on Facebook! 

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Reducing Risk of Kidney Stones

March is the official National Kidney Month. A-1 Home Care wants to raise awareness on kidney health, especially the kidney stone, which is one of the more painful conditions that anyone can endure.  Recent findings suggests that a diet that lowers blood pressure is also beneficial toward reducing the risk of kidney stone.  Not only do these type of diets are high in fruits and vegetables, but also contain a high amount of nuts and legumes.  Furthermore, limit animal proteins, refined grains and sweets to help reduce the risk of kidney stones.  Finally, make sure you are drinking at least 2 liters of fluid each day, mostly from water and not sugary soft drinks, to further minimize your risk of kidney stone.

It can be difficult to find the right caregiver for your loved one, but at A-1 Home Care in Malibu,  we work diligently to screen, select, and place each and every caregiver so they are compatible to our clients.  Seeking only those who are dedicated, compassionate, and experienced in this field, we make sure we only hire the best caregivers in the business.  Our home health aides and other professional caregivers are equipped with the skills Alzheimer Care, Diabetic Care, Brian Injury Care, Parkinson Care, Kidney Disease Care, Incontinence Care, Multiple Sclerosis Care, and home care scenarios. We serve Malibu, Redondo Beach, Marina Del Rey, Culver City, Santa Monica, Hollywood and other cities around Los Angeles and Orange County.

Inquire about affordable senior care service at 310-657-8780, or go online and visit our Facebook or our website www.malibuinhomecare.com today!

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The Different Organizations and Credentials in Elder Law

Finding an attorney to help you with your elderly related matters can be overwhelming.  There are advertisement everywhere, that might only cause further confusion in who to hire.  However, there are great organizations working to help consumers to find what’s best for them in such circumstances.

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, or NAELA, has been around for over 20 years, is the gathering place for attorneys whom primary practice is elder law.  It is a good place to look for someone that fit your needs.  Another organization is the National Elder Law Foundation, or NELF, and it operates a certification problem for Elder law attorneys to ensure there is a set standard for specialized elder law attorneys to differentiate for consumers.  Finally, the designation of CELA, or certified elder law attorney, is granted after passing a full day written exam through the NELF while having an established track record in practicing elder law.  In fact, the Supreme Court ruled that only those with certification are allowed to advertise with the term “certified” or “specialized” when it comes to practicing elder law.

So if you or someone you know is finding it difficult to search for an elder law attorney, considering contacting these organization and be sure to look for certified elder law attorneys in the process.

If you are an elder law attorney helping a legal guardian with long term care solution, or simply a loved one looking for in home caregiving assistance for an elderly, A-1 Home Care  in Malibu is ready to help.  We have dedicated caregivers specializing in services such as Alzheimer Care, Diabetic Care, Brian Injury Care, Parkinson Care, Kidney Disease Care,Incontinence Care, Multiple Sclerosis Care, and home care scenarios. Our consistent service is aimed to make lives a little easier for our clients, while staying independent at home.  If you are  living in Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Hollywood, Culver City, and other cities around Los Angeles and Orange County, don’t wait to contact us about service today!

Inquire about in home care service today, contact our office at 310-657-8780, or visit our website www.malibuinhomecare.com or our Facebook today!

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How to Use Your Brain to Stimulate it

People tell you to “use it or lose it” for your brain, many might not know exactly how to use it effectively to stimulate their brain.  The key is to keep learning new things.  If you simply do routines that you have mastered, the your brain cannot be stimulated effectively enough that can help you improve your brain health.  Therefore, go develop a new skill, find challenging activities to overcome, attempt progressively more challenging tasks, or engage your processing skills.  These are the best ways for you effectively stimulate your brain, and “use it so you don’t lose it”.

It is not difficult to find a quality caregiver at A-1 Home Care in Malibu,  because we carefully screen, select, and place each and every caregiver so they are compatible to the care recipient and the family.  Furthermore, we only seek those who are dedicated, compassionate, and experienced in this field.  They are all experts in Alzheimer Care, Diabetic Care, Brian Injury Care, Parkinson Care, Kidney Disease Care, Incontinence Care, Multiple Sclerosis Care, and home care scenarios. We serve Malibu, Redondo Beach, Marina Del Rey, Culver City, Santa Monica, Hollywood and other cities around Los Angeles and Orange County.

Find the right service for your loved one today, please call 310-657-8780, or visit www.malibuinhomecare.com for more info.  Be sure to find and like us on Facebook!

 

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