The process of acquiring conservatorship/ Conservatorship & Elder Law

It's not always easy to determine whether someone is capable of making decisions. In some cases, it's obvious that a conservator is necessary -- for example, for a person who's unconscious or semiconscious, or who has advanced Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. But many other people have physical or mental limitations that diminish but don't totally erase their decision-making capacity. In that case, a judge has to weigh opinions and options.

If she can communicate, a judge may want to speak directly to the elder, or have a special court officer do so, in addition to reading reports from doctors and family members. The judge or court investigator will ask whether he/she understands the court proceedings, whether she wants a conservator, and whether he/she feels she can make her own decisions.

If, after a preliminary investigation, it's still not clear whether she needs a conservator, or who that conservator should be, the judge may appoint a separate lawyer to represent her in the court proceedings.

A-1 Home Care provides care for conservatees and their families 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 

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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. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Do you know the origins of Thanksgiving? Americans typically consider Thanksgiving as a longstanding tradition, but the holiday as we know it began in the 19th century. In 1846, Sarah Josepha Hale, editor of a magazine called Godley’s Lady’s Book, campaigned for an annual national thanksgiving holiday after a passage about the harvest gathering of 1621 was discovered and incorrectly labeled as the first Thanksgiving. As a result, the standardized fare of turkey dinner, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy are now a tradition. 

A-1 Home Care provides home care services for elders in Beverly Hills through the winter holidays. Trips abroad or across the country can be accommodated with our skillful elder care providers. If you need someone to provide supervision for a senior family member during the Thanksgiving holiday, give us a call. 

Our agency is A+ rated with the BBB and a member of the National Care Planning Council. A-1 Home Care provides 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. 

A bit of insight into what the government shutdown can mean

The recent government shutdown has taken the country by storm, with thousands of pages of media written about it. However, it's confusing to determine what exactly will be affected by this partial shutdown. A-1 Home Care hopes to provide elders and adults in Beverly Hills with further insight with this handy bulletpoint list, from http://www.usa.gov/shutdown.shtml

• Vital services that ensure seniors and young children have access to healthy food and meals may not have sufficient Federal funds to serve all beneficiaries in an extended lapse.
• Call centers, hotlines and regional offices that help veterans understand their benefits will close to the public.
• Veterans’ compensation, pension, education, and other benefits could be cut off in the case of an extended  shutdown.
• Every one of America’s national parks and monuments, from Yosemite to the Smithsonian to the Statue of Liberty, will be immediately closed.
• New applications for small business loans and loan guarantees will be immediately halted.
• Research into life-threatening diseases and other areas will stop, and new patients won’t be accepted into clinical  trials at the National Institutes of Health.
• Work to protect consumers, ranging from child product safety to financial security to the safety of hazardous waste facilities, will cease. The EPA will halt non-essential inspections of chemical facilities and drinking water systems.
• Permits and reviews for planned energy and transportations projects will stop, preventing companies from working on these projects. Loans to rural communities will be halted.
• Hundreds of thousands of Federal employees including many charged with protecting us from terrorist threats, defending our borders, inspecting our food, and keeping our skies safe will work without pay until the shutdown  ends.
• Hundreds of thousands of additional federal workers will be immediately and indefinitely furloughed without pay.

A-1 Home Care arranges Beverly Hills Live In Caregivers to provide care for seniors seeking round the clock care. We can prepare simple meals, make beds and clean wounds for individuals recovering from surgery. 

A-1 Home Care provides 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.

Care at Home for Senior & Elderly in Beverly Hills

Care at home is a gentle solution for seniors and elders. It's hard to admit that you need help, especially when you have been managing fine all your life. But the stresses of aging get the best of many seniors sooner or later. Conditions like Alzheimer, Arthritis and Cancer can severely limit your capabilities and change your life. Make that transition easier by recieving nonmedical care at home. 

A-1 Home Care arranges Beverly Hills Senior Caregivers, Elder Companions and Nurse Aides to provide care at homes in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Glendale, Culver City, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Studio City, Brentwood or Culver City. Our eldercare providers are skilled in providing soothing relief for seniors experiencing pain or discomfort. Call us anytime to arrange a meeting with a caregiver!

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.

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.

Live In Care at Home in Beverly Hills

You don't have to live alone to be lonely but it can be a factor.  This can be especially true if you're a senior or elderly person living alone and dealing with limited mobility, poor health or pain.  Hiring a 24 hour live in Caregiver, Companion or Home Helper may not only ease your loneliness and provide you with the daily assistance you need, it will also improve your health and well-being.

It's true that how we feel emotionally affects how we feel physically and vice versa, so it's not surprising that studies show a decrease in heart conditions and dementia in seniors who are married or socially active.  In addition, everydayhealth.com has an article called "Coping with Loneliness: Tips for Seniors" that offers helpful suggestions.

If you live 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.

Parkinson's Disease and Elder Care in Beverly Hills

Whenever you're faced with a life altering illness like Parkinson's, it's heartening to remember you're not alone.  There are many supportive resources for seniors and elderly people diagnosed with progressive illnesses including Dementia, Cancer and Parkinson's disease.

Hiring a compassionate Caregiver, Home Helper or Companion from A-1 Home Care is an excellent way to get the emotional support and physical assistance you need as your condition worsens.  With proper help, you can remain independent and active.

For more than 20 years, A-1 Home Care has provided fully certified Caregivers to elderly and disabled residents of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Hollywood, Glendale, Culver City, Santa Monica, Brentwood and Studio City.  All our Care Givers have experience with elder care including providing assistance with mobility limitations, incontinence,  personal hygiene, medication supervision, housecleaning and meal preparation.

Visit http://www.beverlyhillsinhomecare.com/ or call 310-657-8780 today to get the in home care you need!