Orange County Diabetes Caregivers for Holiday Travels

Don't let your Diabetes prevent you from enjoying your holiday travels. Whether you're vacationing in another country, visiting your children out of state or simply going on a road trip, seniors with Diabetes should be well prepared. This article by CDC.com recommends that you:

• Pack twice the amount of diabetes supplies you expect to need, in case of travel delays.
• Keep snacks, glucose gel, or tablets with you in case your blood glucose drops.
• Make sure you keep your medical insurance card and emergency phone numbers handy, including your doctor's name and phone number.
• Carry medical identification that says you have diabetes.
• Keep time zone changes in mind so you'll know when to take medication.

A-1 Home Care provides Diabetes Caregivers who can provide excellent care as you travel. Our services are available 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.

Elder Care in Orange County

Do you have an elderly friend or relative that loves to read but is having difficulty reading?  As we age, vision impairments such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and blurred vision caused by diabetes can make an enjoyable past-time impossible.  So if you're stumped by what to give your elder loved one this year, the perfect Christmas gift may be a tablet.  This new technology is wonderful for seniors and elderly, helping to keep them engaged and happy.  Families with an elderly loved one receiving in home care services have found being able to read again gives their relative a new spark in life.

Tablets show enlarged text and have clear contrast between the page and the words, making it easier to read with less eye strain for seniors and elderly.  In the New York Times blog "The Gift of Reading" by Judith Graham, the benefits of using a tablet to read are outlined.

A-1 Home Care has provided Elder Care to residents 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.