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!

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.

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.

24 hour care in costa mesa

Eating is a lot of fun, but keeping reasonable portion sizes seems to vary from person to person. Not anymore! WebMD has created an easy to understand infograph to help us keep slim and happy in 2013. With simple and easy to remember portion guides, we'll all be on our way to a healthier new year. You can check it out here. A-1 Home Care also recommends downloading the wallet guide for portable reference.

Quick fix:
1 serving of potato= a computer mouse
1 cup of cooked pasta= a baseball
1 tbsp butter= a poker chip
3 oz cooked lean beef=a deck of cards

A-1 Home Care offers 24 hour caregivers in Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, and others in Orange County and Los Angeles County.

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.

Caregiver Service in Costa Mesa

Are you feeling jarred by the shorter days of the season? Winter is rife with holidays, changes but most of all, colds and flus. A-1 Home Care arranges talented Costa Mesa Eldercare Providers who can sit overnight for a sick day or for live in care. Our caregivers practice clean handling techniques and practice healthy lifestyle choices for your good health. Call us today to arrange care.

A-1 Home Care provides service in Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, and others in Orange County and Los Angeles County.

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.