Studies show you become what you think/ 24 Hour Caregivers in Beverly Hills

What were your attitudes towards aging throughout your life? Believe it or not, such things have a great impact on your present life. Psychologists call these attitudes "age stereotypes" and they can have great impacts on senior health. 

According to the New York Times, the self fulfilling prophecy is true...at least when it comes to old age. Seniors who thought poorly of aging in their lifetimes- with associations such as loneliness, becoming useless, or devalued, were less likely to provide self care and died earlier. They were also more likely to suffer from memory loss disorders, such as Alzheimer. 

In essence, aging gracefully is about mind over matter. 

A-1 Home Care provides assistance with cleanliness, daily health, and self care. Everyone deserves to live in a positive environment, even if they need help to get there. Our Beverly Hills 24 Hour Caregivers do that around the clock, making sure that the fridge is full, floors are clean, bed is tucked, and loved ones asleep at night. 

If you would like more information on live in care, personal services or in home care, call A-1 Home Care at 310-657-8780 or visit http://www.beverlyhillsinhomecare.com/ today.  

Amino Acids for After Surgery Recovery Tips/ Home Care in Beverly Hills

Recovering after surgery is not just about getting adequate rest or taking care of a wound; a healthy diet is essential for post-surgery healing. A diet rich in nutrients can help with recovery time, help you regain your strength and help boost your immune system. Sometimes it can be difficult to eat enough after surgery due to loss of appetite, but not getting enough nutrients can slow healing and delay the closure of incisions. There are some foods, however, you can try to optimize your healing process.

Certain amino acids seem to help wounds heal faster. The amino acid glutamine is particularly good for post surgery healing. A Harvard Medical School review of glutamine indicates that people who got the amino acid intravenously after surgery spent an average of four fewer days in the hospital. Glutamine also helps your immune system function and appears to be needed for normal brain function and digestion. Foods rich in amino acids are:

Fish, chicken, eggs, brown rice, walnuts, raw spinach, almonds and sunflower seeds. Amino acid-rich foods also tend to be good sources of protein, which is essential for healing after surgery.

Our agency is A+ rated with the BBB and a member of the National Care Planning Council. A-1 Home Care provides After Surgery caregivers in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Glendale, Culver City, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Studio City, Brentwood or Culver City and would like more information on live in care, personal services or in home care, call A-1 Home Care at 310-657-8780 or visit http://www.beverlyhillsinhomecare.com/ today. 

In Home Arthritis Care in Beverly Hills

Handling buttons, twisting open jars and crouching to pick up that pen. The body is designed to perform a variety of flexible movements to survive day to day. So what do we do when our joints don't work? Arthritis is the most common type of disability in the United States with 46 million people suffering from more that 100 types. Luckily, there are a few tricks that you can use, as suggested by WebMD. 

1. Slip fat rubber grips over everything from toothbrushes to pens, reducing pressure on joints.
2. Doorknob and Lamp adapters are available at any hardware store and easy to operate.
3. Reach extenders help retrieve things from high shelves without putting pressure on knees and hips.
4. Cooking enthusiasts can use power appliances in the kitchen to protect their joints.
5. Installing lever style faucets make turning taps much easier.

A-1 Home Care arranges experienced In Home Arthritis Caregivers who can plan and shop for joint protecting changes in the home. We provide services in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Glendale, Culver City, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Studio City, Brentwood or Culver City. If you would like more information on live in care, personal services or in home care, call A-1 Home Care at 310-657-8780 or visit http://www.beverlyhillsinhomecare.com/ today.