Leading Senior Care Solutions Provided Throughout Southern California At A-1 Home Care

In today's day and age, there are more seniors living in the world than ever before. This is because of the growing concern for senior care across the globe along with improvements in both geriatric care efforts and medical technology as a whole.

At A-1 Home Care, only the best senior care services  are provided to residents throughout Orange County and Los Angeles, offering patients in need the most qualified and friendly care givers available anywhere.

The senior care providers on staff come equipped with years of knowledge and prior experience in the home care field, offering options like live-in care services, temporary care services, and even pet and child care services.

Some of the specific duties the care givers at A-1 Home Care provide their beloved patients include:

• help with grooming and personal hygiene
• medication reminders and administration
• general housecleaning care like dusting, vacuuming, bed-making, and laundry
• transportation to and from doctor's appointments and other existing engagements
• preparation of healthy meals

A-1 Home Care's non-medical staff bring a lasting touch of personal care that comes tailored to each and every Orange County senior requesting their help in the home. So whether you're a senior struggling through an illness or just need some personal companionship, A-1 Home Care has got you covered!

For more information on the leading senior care solutions in Orange County and surrounding areas, call an A-1 Home Care specialist at (949) 650-3800 or (562) 929-8400 today. A-1 Home Care is proud to serve many cities in Southern California, including Malibu, Corona Del Mar, Anaheim Hills, Huntington Beach, and Downey.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Even for the pickiest of eaters, there's something for everything on the Thanksgiving table. What sides are you going to make this year? A-1 Home Care suggests this delicious sweet potato casserole to keep your family warm this holiday season. 

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes 
• 1 cup granulated sugar 
• 1/2 cup butter, softened 
• 1/4 cup milk 
• 2 large eggs 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed 
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar 
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted 
• 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
  

• Preparation

1. 1. Preheat oven to 400°. Bake sweet potatoes at 400° for 1 hour or until tender. Let stand until cool to touch (about 20 minutes); peel and mash sweet potatoes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°.
2. 2. Beat mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, and next 5 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Spoon potato mixture into a greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
3. 3. Combine cornflakes cereal and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle over casserole in diagonal rows 2 inches apart.
4. 4. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle marshmallows in alternate rows between cornflake mixture; bake 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
• A-1 Home Care wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving!

  Call 310-657-8780 for Experienced Orange County Senior Care or visit www.ocseniorhomecare.com

Hospice Care for Seniors in Orange County

In the Hindu religion, death is viewed as a natural part of life. The death of the body is not viewed as final because the soul is reincarnated and will return to earth as a new body. Many cultures practice end of life rituals that carry many similarities and differences. In the US, care of dying loved ones is typically done by a hospice care worker while in other cultures, spouses or different members of the village may do much of the caregiving work.

A-1 Home Care specializes in providing live in Orange County Caregivers for hospice care and home care in the Orange County/ Los Angeles County area. We provide skilled OC Hospice Caregivers in the cities of Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Tustin, Costa Mesa and other cities of Orange County.

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  Call 310-657-8780 for Experienced Orange County Hospice Care or visit www.ocseniorhomecare.com

Senior Care for Respite in Orange County

Caregiver stress is a condition that hits those providing care for a terminally ill, handicapped or person requiring extensive care. The emotional and physical demands of caregiving for a loved one without respite can accumulate and create symptoms similar to depression. We encourage you to call a A-1 Home Care or another caregiving agency to hire an Orange County respite caregiver when you notice symptoms such as:

Extreme mood swings
Excessive tiredness
Pervasive sadness
Thoughts of death
Personality changes
Uncharacteristic anger

A-1 Home Care reminds family caregivers to take care of themselves and take a respite break for health and wellness. Each of our Orange County Respite Caregivers is fully licensed, bonded and insured. Our nonmedical homecare agency is A+ rated with the BBB and Shield Accredited. We can provide services in Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Tustin, Costa Mesa and other cities of Orange County.

 Call 310-657-8780 for Experienced Orange County Live In Care or visit www.ocseniorhomecare.com