Compassionate Companion Services for Seniors in Orange County

Summer is in the air as the ocean breeze blows from Newport Beach to Fountain Valley to Laguna Hills. As the temperatures rise, so do the risks that Seniors often encounter when summer arrives. With increased temperatures and longer days comes increased risk of dehydration and fall risk for our loved ones. As family members begin planning for summer getaways with the kids, one must think of how to take care of the elderly loved ones for when they are away. A-1 Home Care can assist with caring for your elderly loved ones with our variety of services including Companion Services (to keep your loved ones company), Short Term Senior Care (for when the family goes on vacation and wants to ensure that their loved one is well taken care of), 24 Hour Live-In Home Care, Incontinence Care, and Hourly In-Home Care (to assist with daily household chores, pet care and more).

A-1 Home Care Agency has been locally owned and operated for over 20 years in Orange County and Los Angeles County, proudly connecting communities with experienced, multilingual caregivers in cities such as Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley, Irvine, Tustin, Santa Ana, Yorba Linda, Villa Park and more.

We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and ready to assist you with finding the perfect caregiver for your loved one. Our caregivers are experienced, screened and personally interviewed by our office staff as well as ethnically diverse, multilingual and compassionate.

To learn more about how A-1 Home Care can assist you, please call us at (949)650-3800 or visit our website at www.a-1homecare.com. Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter! 

Caregivers Prepare Healthy Meals for Seniors in Orange County

Americans love eating out. It's fast, convenient and comfortable. However, eating too much sodium or salt can exacerbate health conditions. That's why you need to be careful about what you select when dining our. A-1 Home Care loves this handy guide by WebMD titled, "Healthy Eating When Dining Out." You can ask your 24 Hour Orange County Caregiver to print this out to keep when you go to restaurants.

A-1 Home Care wants to remind you that eating healthy is important. Oue live in caregivers can prepare organic meals and organize the kitchen. We encourage you to ask for specific services from our round the clock caregivers. We are here to serve you.

Our agency arranges care in Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Dana Point, Cypress, Brea, Anaheim, Laguna Beach, Santa Ana and other cities in Orange County for over 20 years. We offer 24 hour live in and hourly care at reasonable rates and have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

For more information on Elder Care In Home Care Services, call 714-523-4010 or visit http://www.orangecountyeldercareagency.com/index.html today.

A day of arts & crafts with Downey Care Center

A-1 Home Care has arranged to host a series of art classes at the Downey Care Center. We were super excited to meet and greet the senior clients there, and host a fun filled afternoon of chatting, making crafts, and bonding with our new friends.

 We got to meet so many great people. This is Betty in the green cardigan. She was a very enthusiastic crafter, and she later won our surprise raffle, which ended up in her gift of a snack basket full of gourmet cookies, crackers, and cheeses.

Showing off our beautiful tasseled bookmarks. Notice the influx of hearts? People were feeling romance in the air for the upcoming Valentines Day, along with the rest of the nation!

 This is our Marketing Manager Jackie positing with Donald. He volunteered to supervise our event, resulting in fantastic outcomes.

A-1 Home Care is thrilled with the results of our activity day. We made personalized bookmarks using shiny stickers, patterned cardstock, markers and colorful yarn. Everyone was chattering and meeting others, and we all had a blast.

Call if seeking help in the cities of  Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Dana Point, Cypress, Brea, Anaheim, Laguna Beach, Santa Ana and other cities in Orange County for over 20 years. We offer 24 hour live in and hourly care at reasonable rates and have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

For more information on Elder Care In Home Care Services, call 714-523-4010 or visit http://www.orangecountyeldercareagency.com/index.html today.

Introducing: Caregiver Mary Surwillo!

This month, we will be introducing Mary Surwillo, who was our Caregiver of the Month in February 2012. We adore Mary, who has been working with us for 2 years. She is loved by her elderly clients, and everyone she works with comments on her amazing personality, and willingness to go above and beyond for her position.

Call if seeking help in the cities of  Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Dana Point, Cypress, Brea, Anaheim, Laguna Beach, Santa Ana and other cities in Orange County for over 20 years. We offer 24 hour live in and hourly care at reasonable rates and have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

For more information on Elder Care In Home Care Services, call 714-523-4010 or visit http://www.orangecountyeldercareagency.com/index.html today.

Happy Thanksgiving! (for grandfolks and kids)

*Source: Spoonful.com

Grown ups pull off Thanksgiving, with fragrant dishes and football watching. However, the kids in the family can get involved in prepping for the big meal too! Children of all ages can enjoy making crafts with Grandma and Grandpa, by making adorable holiday centerpieces to adorn the table. We suggest this Plastic Bag Turkey Centerpiece, created by Spoonful.com:

What you'll need

• 7 colorful plastic bags
• 3 pipe cleaners (at least one should be red)
• tacky glue
• 1-inch pom-pom
• 2 tiny white pom-poms
• yellow craft foam
• black marker

How to make it

1. Cut the handles and bottoms off four plastic bags. Trim the bags into 7- by 9-inch sheets and stack them, as shown. Starting on a short side, make 1-inch accordion folds.
2. Tie the folded stack at the center with a pipe cleaner.
3. Gently separate the layers, creating a puffy ball shape. With scissors, trim the body to the desired size.
4. Make the tail: Cut the handles and bottoms off the remaining bags and trim them into 13- by 8-inch sheets. Starting on a short side, make 1-inch accordion folds. Tie the folded stack at the center with a pipe cleaner; do not separate the layers. Trim the tail to the desired size.
5. Finish the turkey: Twist the pipe cleaners together to join the body and tail; this will also create the neck. Form a small loop at the neck's end. With tacky glue, adhere the large pom-pom to the loop. Glue on white pom-poms for eyes, a yellow foam beak, and a red pipe cleaner snood. Draw on the pupils.
   
    A-1 Home Care offers holiday home care services for family members in Orange County and surrounding cities. Call us soon to arrange prompt and professional caregiver service for the holiday season!
   
   For more information on Elder Care In Home Care Services, call 714-523-4010 or visit http://www.orangecountyeldercareagency.com/index.html today.

Orange County Hospice Caregivers

Selecting a hospice caregiver for mom doesn't have to be a traumatic ordeal. We at A-1 Home Care know that you'll want to spend as much time with her as possible, while still locating a skillful and loving hospice caregiver. A-1 Home Care secreens, hires and pre-interviews local Orange County Hospice Caregivers so that you won't have to.

 

Our excellent end of life caregivers have been highly rated since 1991. A-1 Home Care is Shield Accredited and a member of the National Care Planning Council for ethical conduct in home care for elders.

 

 

Make sure you check out our new Facebook to meet our staff and Caregivers of the Month!

 

 

Call if seeking help in the cities of  Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Dana Point, Cypress, Brea, Anaheim, Laguna Beach, Santa Ana and other cities in Orange County for over 20 years. We offer 24 hour live in and hourly care at reasonable rates and have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

For more information on Elder Care In Home Care Services, call 714-523-4010 or visit http://www.orangecountyeldercareagency.com/index.html today.

Senior Caregivers for Respite in Orange County

No one is available to care for another person all the time. We have our sick days, our work emergencies and our own children who prevent us from being able to spend 100% of our time caring for a senior loved one. Thankfully, there are options. A-1 Home Care arranges Orange County Senior Caregivers who offer respite care in the area. We hire local caregivers who can arrive for hourly or daily care to make beds, clean laundry, administer medication, assist with movement exercises and any number of activities needed. Our Senior Caregivers are all experienced with at least 2 verifiable references.

A-1 Home Care is Shield Accredited and a member of the National Care Planning Council. we provide exemplary services in Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Dana Point, Cypress, Brea, Anaheim, Laguna Beach, Santa Ana and other cities in Orange County for over 20 years.  We offer 24 hour live in and hourly care at reasonable rates and have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

For more information on Elder Care In Home Care Services, call 714-523-4010 or visit http://www.orangecountyeldercareagency.com/index.html today.