Caregivers Help Seniors Prepare Healthy Meals in Diamond Bar

As you get older, it may become more difficult to prepare your favorite foods at home if you are suffering from ailments such as Arthritis. Similarly, it can be difficult to provide the high quality care that your elderly family member deserves when you are juggling work, childcare and other daily engagements. A-1 Home Care has been connecting families in Diamond Bar with experienced, multilingual caregivers for over 20 years. Caregivers can assist with preparing Healthy and Delicious Meals, Household Chores, Pet Care, Child Care, Medication Reminders and more. We also have caregivers who can assist with Hourly, Short Term, and 24 Hour Care for those diagnosed with ailments such as Cancer, Diabetes, Arthritis, Senior Care, Hospice Care, Alzheimer's Care and others. This way, you can have a peace of mind when your loved one is receiving compassionate care from a culturally appropriate, experienced caregiver.

A-1 Home Care proudly provides affordable Home Care services for the communities of Los Angeles County, San Bernadino County and Orange County in cities such as Diamond Bar, Rowland Heights, Claremont, Pomona, Chino, Corona, City of Industry and Montclair. We accept Long Term Insurance such as MetLife Insurance, CALPERS, Bankers Life & Casualty, John Hancock, Penn Treaty and Veterans Administration.

If you would like to learn more about our Home Care for Seniors, please contact us at (909)861-7700 or visit us on our website at www.diamondbarinhomecare.com. 

Senior Companions Available this Summer in Diamond Bar

The Summer is starting off pleasantly enough - it's just hot enough to go out for a swim, or but cool enough to go out and enjoy the sun! But as the month of July progresses and enters into August, Southern California weather has a habit of turning into some very heated and uncomfortable temperatures. For most average adults and adolescents, the heat is bearable, but for infants and elderly seniors, the heat can be very hazardous to their health, and sometimes even fatal.

Since Summer is also a busy time for everyone, what with the kids out during summer school vacation and most adults off at work, it seems there is no one left to care for the elderly members in the family. Therefore the only way to ensure that these seniors receive the care they deserve to protect them from potential dangers this summer is to provide them with a caretaker. And as Los Angeles and Orange County's most trusted caregiver service agency, we would like to invite you to try our caregivers. Trained with 2 years or more of caregiver experience, our senior home heath aides are able to assist with any task, be it in the home or at a facility. They are available for temporary care, Overnight and even 24 Hours. Aside from our most popular services, such as Live in or In Home senior care, our elderly caregivers are also adept at providing Incontinence Care, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care and Companion Care.

Call our office now at 909 861 7700 to inquire about our caregiver services. Check us out online at Diamond Bar In Home Care and like us on Facebook!

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!

Eating after Gastric Bypass/ After Surgery Care in Diamond Bar

Gastric bypass and other bariatric surgery can result in long-term weight loss. The amount of weight you lose depends on your type of weight-loss surgery and the changes you make in your lifestyle habits. It may be possible to lose half, or even more, of your excess weight within two years.When you receive a stomach stapling surgery, it's important to have a conversation with you doctor regarding how to eat in the next few weeks. As the stomach is recovering, it's important not to consume foods that will irritate or harm the sutures in the stomach.

Cerain foods are forbidden because they are not well tolerated in the recovery period after surgery. These include:

Nuts and seeds
Popcorn
Dried fruits
Sodas and carbonated beverages
Granola
Stringy or fibrous vegetables, such as celery, broccoli, corn or cabbage
Tough meats or meats with gristle
 Breads

Call us today for After Surgery 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!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving feasts are the gift that keeps on giving. Who can even encompass all that you can do with a Turkey, stuffing, and endless amounts of sides? Savvy shoppers will make the most of their post dinner leftovers with inventive and delicious recipes. We love these Spoonful.com suggestions. We encourage you to try them soon!

What you'll need

• 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
• 2 cups leftover turkey meat, chopped into ½ inch pieces
• 2 cups or 1-14 oz can low sodium chicken or turkey broth
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 2 stalks of celery, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon fresh or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• salt to taste

Notes: *Roux is a cooking mixture of wheat flour and fat (traditionally butter). ** Cover and freeze after this step. Defrost and bake as directed in step 7.

How to make it

1. Preheat oven to 400 F°.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon of butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook the onions for 4 minutes or until translucent.
3. Add the celery, carrots and thyme and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
4. Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter into the vegetables and sprinkle 3 tablespoons of flour over them. Stir to make a roux*. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to coat the vegetables.
5. Add the milk, broth, chopped turkey and peas and simmer over low to medium heat for 10 minutes or until thick and creamy. Add salt to taste.
6. Divide the mixture among 4 10 oz ramekins or one 8 x 8 inch baking dish.* *
7. Evenly top each filled ramekin with mashed potatoes and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cheddar cheese on top to cover.
8. Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes until warmed through and cheese has melted (25 minutes for an 8 x 8 inch dish). Serve.

Hospice Care in Diamond Bar

The greatest concern for loved ones of an elder at the end of life is choosing the right hospice caregiver. A-1 Home Care is a homecare agency that screens, interviews and selects caregivers to send to your home for consideration. We have experienced caregivers who have worked with elders with late stage cancer, alzheimer and diabetes.

Questions to ask your hospice caregiver

1. Where have you worked before?
2. What were your duties?
3. What is your experience cooking for other people?
4. Is there anything in the job description that you are not comfortable doing?
5. Have you dealt with a patient emergency in the past?

A-1 Home Care provides hospice caregivers in the cities of  Diamond Bar, Claremont, La Verne, Montclair, Pomona, Baldwin Park, Walnut and other cities in San Bernardino, Los Angeles and Orange County.
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To arrange Elder Care, visit http://diamondbarinhomecare.com/ or call 909-861-7700 today!