Holiday Art Making with Two Palms Convalescent in Pasadena

On Monday, a few of us from A-1 Home Care/ A-1 Domestic Professional Services corporate family took a trip up to Pasadena to do some holiday themed arts and crafts for the elders at Two Palms Nursing Center. We'd never been here before, so it was an exciting moment for us. We trekked together, braving the freeways, for an afternoon of crafts and fun.

After watching a fun Christmas presentation featuring a montage of classic movie moments, we got to work on our glitter decorated ornaments:

Everyone worked really hard, and we discovered lots of artists in our midst. While chattering away, and making art together, we made lots of new friends. The elders at Two Palms were so welcoming and friendly!

This is Verne, who was a talker. He told us stories about his exciting life as an airplane mechanic, and funny anecdotes about living on a farm with 10 brothers and sisters.

We were so happy to get the opportunity to interact and play with the people living at the center. After the hour was up, there were reluctant protests from seniors who wanted to continue decorating! How flattering.

Thanks Two Palms Nursing Center! We hope to see you again soon.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

A-1 Home Care would like to wish you an amazing Thanksgiving holiday. We look forward to visiting our families and eating a scrumptious meal of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and all the goodies. We encourage you to share your Thanksgiving plans with us in the comments section!

A-1 Home Care arranges 24 Hour Care in Monrovia. Our live in caregivers can provide holiday cooking using minimal fats and healthy, varied ingredients. We provide care in Monrovia, Duarte, Arcadia, Pasadena, El Monte, South Pasadena, San Marino, Altadena and Sierra Madre.  We are experts in at home Elder Care, After Surgery Care and Post Stroke Recovery.

For more information, visit http://www.monroviainhomecare.com/ or call 626-287-0250 and let A-1 Home Care help you! 

What the government shutdown means for Seniors and Vets

Democrats and Republicans were unable to resolve their differences over Obama care, and the failure to pass a basic funding bill has shut down the government. So what does this mean for you?

Essentially, government functions are split between "essential" and "nonessential". Fortunately for many seniors, Veterans Pensions, social security checks, Medicare and Medicaid will still be running. This means that elders receiving government benefits can rest easy knowing that their financial assistance will still be coming in the mail.The Veterans Administration offers a variety of financial aid programs designed to assist older or disabled veterans with their living and home care expenses.

A-1 Home Care provides free consultations for seniors who may qualify for these benefits. We are a local in home care agency with an A+ rating with the BBB. Let us know if we can help you with forms or questions about federally funded financial aid. We welcome your call.


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Meditation techniques for novices/ A-1 Home Care Post Stroke Care

Meditation is wonderful way to clear out the clutter in your mind and focus on your body, wellness, and sense of being. It has been linked to everything from improving mental focus to reducing cortisol- the chemical that arises when stressed. This makes it really effective for seniors and adults who need to keep an eye on their stress levels, like heart attack survivors and stroke victims.

A-1 Home Care encourages elders to try therapeutic meditation techniques. We loved this US News article outlining three basic methods of meditation- walking meditation, visualization, and novel experience meditation. We'd love to try them all!

Our agency provides caregivers for elders in Monrovia. Reducing stress levels and keeping a healthy diet & exercise plan is essential to maintaining health. If you need a hospital sitter or post surgery caregiver for an upcoming procedure, our offices are open 24/7.

For more information, visit http://www.monroviainhomecare.com/ or call 626-287-0250 and let A-1 Home Care help you!
 

Hospice Care in Monrovia

Hospice provides support for people entering the final stage of their lives. The word originally is a medieval term that means a brief resting place during a long and difficult journey. A-1 Home Care recruits experienced Hospice Caregivers to provide live in, respite and hourly care for our clients in Monrovia. We offer empathy and kindness for elders and adults during this last journey.

A-1 Home Care provides services in the cities of Monrovia, Duarte, Arcadia, Pasadena, El Monte, South Pasadena, San Marino, Altadena and Sierra Madre. We are experts in at home Elder Care, After Surgery Care and Post Stroke Recovery.

For more information, visit http://www.monroviainhomecare.com/ or call 626-287-0250 and let A-1 Home Care help you!
 

Senior Care for Respite in Monrovia

For some, taking care of an elderly, chronically ill or disabled family member is part of daily life. Caregiving, however, is no small commitment and can take a large toll emotionally and physically. Taking respite breaks allows your mind and body to rest, while knowing that your loved one is being cared for by professionals. If you'd like to talk about hiring a Monrovia Senior Caregiver for respite services, call A-1 Home Care today.

A-1 Home Care has over 20 years of experience in caregiving in the cities of Monrovia, Duarte, Arcadia, Pasadena, El Monte, South Pasadena, San Marino, Altadena and Sierra Madre. We are experts in at home Elder Care, After Surgery Care and Post Stroke Recovery.

For more information, visit http://www.monroviainhomecare.com/ or call 626-287-0250 and let A-1 Home Care help you!
 

In Home Arthritis Care in Monrovia

How much is your Rheumatoid Arthritis affecting your life? Arthritis carries a lot of burdens and the symptoms can interfere with your daily life. Elders may need help with moving around the house, cooking, bathing and dressing. It gets particularly difficult when navigating a co occurring disorder like Alzheimer or Diabetes. Whether you're seeking a part time Companion to help you with pesky chores or a Live In Caregiver for intensive daily care, A-1 Home Care is here for you.

A-1 Home Care arranges In Home Arthritis Care in Monrovia.Our hourly or live in caregivers can provide daily cooking using minimal fats and healthy, varied ingredients. We provide care in Monrovia, Duarte, Arcadia, Pasadena, El Monte, South Pasadena, San Marino, Altadena and Sierra Madre.  We are experts in at home Elder Care, After Surgery Care and Post Stroke Recovery.

For more information, visit http://www.monroviainhomecare.com/ or call 626-287-0250 and let A-1 Home Care help you!

Live in Care in Monrovia

A lot of us need to lose weight but don't know where to start. While we're well aware that weight loss lowers risk for heart disease, several cancers, lengthens life, improves mobility, diminishes arthritis and a host of other benefits, it's a seemingly impossible task to get done. WebMD has compiled a surprising list of weight loss hacks that offer great tips for slimming down.To our surprise, they were helpful ways of using our body's natural chemistry to advantage! Follow these tips to save yourself some pounds.

-Set your timer for 20 minutes and pace out your meal to last that time. Your body takes about 20 minutes to secrete fullness hormones. Also, mindful eating aids digestion and increases the pleasure of eating!

-Eat on smaller plates to visually trick your body into eating less

-Serve 3 types of veggies with every meal. Simply seeing more variety tricks us into sampling each choice. This is a great tip for our diabetic readers as well.

A-1 Home Care arranges 24 Hour Care in Monrovia. Our live in caregivers can provide daily cooking using minimal fats and healthy, varied ingredients. We provide care in Monrovia, Duarte, Arcadia, Pasadena, El Monte, South Pasadena, San Marino, Altadena and Sierra Madre.  We are experts in at home Elder Care, After Surgery Care and Post Stroke Recovery.

For more information, visit http://www.monroviainhomecare.com/ or call 626-287-0250 and let A-1 Home Care help you!