American Heart Month with A-1 Home Care

Did you know that Feburary is American Heart Month? A-1 Home Care will be focusing on cardiovascular health. 

Cardiovascular disease, like heart attack and stroke, is the number one killer of adults and seniors in America. Both low and moderate-intensity exercise cut the risk of cardiovascular disease by 20%. Exercise is refreshing and beneficial to the body in general, with positive effects regarding other illnesses such ass cancer. Just 15 minutes of brisk walking per day significantly cut cancer rates. 

These results suggest that if people doing little or no activity now were to begin adding just 15 minutes a day of brisk walking, 6 days a week, one in six deaths from any cause could be postponed. That potential benefit ranks with a successful tobacco control program in the general population.

Call us today for Heart Attack Caregivers if you live in Diamond Bar, Claremont, La Verne, Montclair, Pomona, Baldwin Park, Walnut and other cities in San Bernardino,Los Angeles and Orange County.

To arrange Elder Care, visit http://diamondbarinhomecare.com/ or call 909-861-7700 today!

Exercise limitations for older adults/ In Home Care for Seniors

Many older people think that exercise is not practical or possible for them. Those who are in frail or weak health, or even in wheelchairs believe that they do not have the option to exercise.

However, fitness and exercise is available to everyone.

There are specific postures that are viable for elderly adults in weak condition, but as a general rule, light balance exercises and stretches are good for retaining the muscle strength and flexibility required in daily activities such as walking, driving, grocery shopping, and more.

Balance exercises can help you stay independent by helping you avoid the disabilities that could result from falling. Stretching exercises can give you more freedom of movement, which will allow you to be more active during your senior years. Stretching exercises alone, however,  will not improve your endurance or strength.

We at A-1 Home Care encourage you to seek out senior resources at the community center and consult your physician to better understand your physical capacities and limits.

To arrange Elder Care, visit http://diamondbarinhomecare.com/ or call 909-861-7700 today!

Shingles Care at Home in Diamond Bar

Have you been feeling a little under the weather?  Have you been suffering from chills, stomachache or diarrhea and think you might have the stomach flu?  Instead of the flu, it could be you've developed a case of shingles. 

Webmd.com lists the symptoms this reactivation of the chickenpox virus brings to its elderly and senior victims.  If you suspect shingles, you need to see your doctor as soon as possible.  This condition can cause severe pain that can last for months or even years.  Your doctor will prescribe an antiviral medicine and if needed, topical cream to soothe infected skin.

Since 1991, A-1 Home Care has helped seniors and elderly living in Diamond Bar, Claremont, La Verne, Montclair, Pomona, Baldwin Park, Walnut, San Bernardino, Los Angeles County and Orange County.  We are a non-medical in home care agency providing affordable Caregivers, Companions, Nurse Aides, Home Helpers, Home Health Aides and Hospital Sitters for hourly or 24 hour live in home care services.

Call 909-861-7700 or visit http://www.diamondbarinhomecare.com/ for more information on at home care for seniors.