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.

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.

Elder Care in Costa Mesa During Christmas Holiday

The city of Costa Mesa is looking for volunteers with the Snoopy House holiday booth from December 15 - December 25, from 5 - 9 pm.  This holiday tradition for Costa Mesa and Orange County families is a free event with special appearances from Santa Claus December 15 - December 23.  Everyone is welcome to come view the display and take your free photo with Santa.

If you are a senior or elderly resident of Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Fountain Valley or other Orange County city and want to assist with this worthwhile event, A-1 Home Care can provide Caregiver or Companion at an affordable fee.  Our caregiver will accompany you to the display and assist you with your community service, allowing you to partake in this splendid opportunity.

To volunteer at the Snoopy House holiday booth, call Jim Jordan at 714-556-3036.

For more information about elder care during the Christmas holiday or for ongoing personal care services, call 949-650-3800 or visit http://www.costamesainhomecare.com/ today!

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.

Costa Mesa Home Care

Our specialty is elder care. We guarantee that you or your loved one is receiving care that is tailored specifically to your needs.

Costa Mesa In Home Care and A-1 Domestic Professional Services can match your family with qualified Caregivers, Companions, Certified Home Health Aides, Certified Nurse’s Assistants, Home Attendants, Medical Assistants, or Respite Caregivers.