Need Help Caring for Seniors this Summer?

As exciting as the prospect for summer is, the season can also be very strenuous on family members who are juggling between school, work, children and taking care of senior loved ones. It’s hard to even enjoy a relaxing break outside as the heat may have different effects on children and the elderly than what the average healthy adult is used to. While SoCal weather is certainly pleasant, it does have a tendency to reach the 90’s each year. For this reason, thee is an increase in demands for senior caregivers in Costa Mesa. 

As a senior home care agency, we at A-1 Home Care, are proud to say that we have been servicing Costa Mesa residents since 1991. And thanks to the standard that we keep when hiring in home and live in caregivers, we have dominated the market as the most reliable caregiver agency in Southern California. With 2 years of caregiver experience, our senior home health aides are well versed in all categories of home care, including Senior Care, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care and Companion Care. That’s why many families in Costa Mesa trust our caregivers to take care of their loved ones year round, whether it’s in the heat of summer or in the cold of winter. We guarantee that our senior home health aides will treat each patient with expertise and care.

Call our office now at  949 650 3800 and check us out on Costa Mesa In Home Care. You can also look at our senior service events by liking us on Facebook!

American Heart Month/ A-1 Home Care Costa Mesa

February is the month of Valentines, heart shaped candies, and American Heart Month. We at A-1 Home Care will honor this awareness month by focusing on heart healthy tips for our loyal readers. 

A lot of heart healthy tactics come from eating, and eating right. Eating clean, plant based meals is a good thing, but eating habits and timing also do a lot to maintain heart health. We've compiled a list of strategies to help:

Avoid skipping meals – This causes your metabolism to slow down, which leads to feeling sluggish and making poorer choices later in the day.

Breakfast – Select high-fiber breads and cereals, colorful fruit, and protein to fill you with energy for the day. 

Lunch – Keep your body fueled for the afternoon with a variety of whole-grain breads, lean protein, and fiber. 

Dinner – End the day on a wholesome note. Try warm salads of roasted veggies and a side of crusty brown bread and cheese, grilled salmon with spicy salsa, or whole-wheat pasta with asparagus and shrimp. 

Snacks – It’s okay, even recommended, to snack. But make sure you make it count by choosing high-fiber snacks to healthfully tide you over to your next meal. 

A-1 Home Care is a trusted provider of in home care services in Costa Mesa and cities in Orange County. Call us asap to arrange last minute senior care during the holiday season!

To interview and hire a compatible caregiver in your area, CALL us at 949-650-3800. 
For more information, visit us at Costa Mesa In Home Care. Visit our facebook at www.facebook.com/a1homecareagency

Energy boosting exercise for elders/ A-1 Home Care offers Senior Care

As you grow older, an active lifestyle is more important than ever. Regular exercise can help boost energy, maintain your independence, and manage symptoms of illness or pain. Exercise can even reverse some of the symptoms of aging. And not only is exercise good for your body, it’s also good for your mind, mood, and memory.

Whether you are generally healthy or are managing an illness, there are plenty of ways to get more active, improve confidence, and boost your fitness.

A-1 Home Care encourages seniors to get their exercise by partnering with a family member, or joining a fitness group in the community. It's essential that elderly people stretch and maintain their bodies to promote wellness and good health.

Our agency will be visiting the Downey Care Center to provide arts and crafts activities for the senior patients there. If you or a loved one are receiving treatment there, come by for a session of fun, refreshments, and art!

A-1 Home Care is a trusted provider of in home care services in Costa Mesa and cities in Orange County. Call us asap to arrange last minute senior care during the holiday season!

To interview and hire a compatible caregiver in your area, CALL us at 949-650-3800.
For more information, visit us at Costa Mesa In Home Care.

Guidelines for proper post surgery aftercare

It doesn’t matter if you’ve had a joint replaced; a hysterectomy or a bypass operation, the body requires extra nutrients to heal, so focusing on nutrition can mean the difference between bouncing back and a lengthy recovery.
On average, a person can expect to lose 5 to 10 percent of total body weight after surgery. To infuse the body with calories and nutrition, consider protein first. Protein is needed to repair tissue, slow muscle catabolism and decrease the inflammatory phase. Post-operative protein requirements range from 1.5 to 2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. For elective surgery, the low end of the range is sufficient. For major surgery, the higher end of the spectrum is more appropriate.

Some good sources of protein include:
Meats, like steaks and veal
Poultry
Low fat cheeses
Beans and legumes
Whey powder
Eggs
Soybeans, tofu and tempeh
Fish

A-1 Home Care is a trusted provider of in home care services in Costa Mesa and cities in Orange County. Call us asap to arrange last minute post surgery care during the holiday season!

To interview and hire a compatible caregiver in your area, CALL us at 949-650-3800.
For more information, visit us at Costa Mesa In Home Care.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Creating the basis of meals for weeks to come, Thanksgiving leftovers are often as delightful as the meal itself. turkey can be shredded, sliced, and diced for an assortments of salads, pastas, soups, and sandwiches. Doesn't this just make your mouth water? For those of us who are more epicurially challenged, A-1 Home Care presents this Spoonful.com gallery of post holiday leftover recipes. 

Pulled Turkey Sandwiches:

What you'll need

• 2 thighs and 1 wing from a cooked turkey
• 2 cups barbecue sauce, or to taste
• Sandwich rolls

Notes: Yields 8 servings

How to make it

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Arrange turkey parts in a shallow baking dish, then douse them with barbecue sauce (if your sauce is very thick, thin it first with a little water or broth until it's more saucy than sticky). Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake, checking occasionally to see if pan looks too dry and adding a splash of water if needed, until the meat is falling off the bones, about 1 1/2 hours.
2. Use two forks or your fingers to shred the meat (be sure to pick out all the skin and bones) and stir in additional sauce if you like. (Alternatively, you can cook this on the stove top: Pull the meat off the thighs and wing, shred it, put it in a saucepan along with the barbecue sauce, and gently simmer, covered, until meat is tender and sauce is thick, about 1 hour.) Spoon the turkey onto rolls and serve.
   
   A-1 Home Care is a trusted provider of in home care services in Costa Mesa and cities in Orange County. Call us asap to arrange last minute senior care during the holiday season!
   
   To interview and hire a compatible caregiver in your area, CALL us at 949-650-3800.
   For more information, visit us at Costa Mesa In Home Care.