Finally, Affordable 24 Hour Home Care with Cultural Sensitivity

The subject of cross-cultural sensitivity in senior care poses an interesting question: What should you expect from a home care provider if a caregiver is culturally different than you are?  If a Certified Nurse Assistant, Home Health Aide, caregiver, or home helper is not familiar with your cultural cues, would medical knowledge and home care …

Pasadena Home Care Buffers Online Dangers of Senior Dating

It’s not uncommon these days for humans to have a longer life span.  Longevity means more time spent alone during golden years if one’s spouse has passed away or left.  This means an increased vulnerability for finding love in all the wrong places, especially if a senior’s physical or mental health is declining.  What is …

24 Hour Pasadena In-Home Care for Seniors who Live Alone

Every year, millions of seniors all over the world spend the holidays alone, and usually not by choice.  After the death of loved ones or other life changes like retirement, many elderly persons change their perception of the holidays and thus feelings of depression ensue because the festive season reminds them of happier times before …

Holiday Home Care in Pasadena

Don’t leave home without a caregiver if you intend to travel on long trips to see your children and grandchildren.  If you have high blood pressure and a history of stroke or heart disease, you can avoid getting heart attacks from the stress of traveling.  Do you have an elderly loved one who has early …

Never Too Soon for Home Care in Pasadena

Is home care a luxury or a necessity for seniors? For the elderly who are recent retirees, home care may be very far from their minds since they may still be active in exercise groups, social engagements, and other hobbies of interest. Home care may be a luxury if they want a companion to accompany …

Hospice Care in Pasadena

Death is a very sensitive topic, and it is even more so when it affects one of your loved ones. It is, however, a constant in this world, and it must be approached both with care and with professionalism. Things must be arranged and scheduled, such as what belongings will go where, but especially what …

Foot Care for Diabetics

High levels of glucose can create diabetic issues. A mere sore or blister caused by a tight shoe can create a number of problems for those who are diabetic. According to the National Institute of Health, nerve damage and poor circulations are two stresses diabetes can put on your feet. Nerve damage caused by diabetes, …

Understanding Hospice Care

Many have the misconception hospice care is only for those diagnosed with stage four cancer. However, hospice care is actually an option for anyone, regardless of age, with a terminal illness of less than six months to live. Hospice care can be provided in the patient’s own home, hospital, or a nursing home, depending on the patient …

Senior Care Services Pasadena

It can be stressful when you’re looking for a professional senior care provider in Pasadena. AARP provides some tips on the different home care services and how to look for help with home care in their article “Hiring Someone to Help With Home Care”. At A-1 Home Care/Pasadena In Home Care understands the difficulties when looking …

Pasadena Elder Care

If you or an elderly loved one is experiencing a decline in health or suffering from an illness, and you’re in need of extra assistance or care, give Pasadena In Home Care a call. It can be a difficult and trying time for a patient and their family when suffering from an sickness. At Pasadena In Home …