The best books to read on stress and anxiety management for San Gabriel Valley Residents

No matter what, everyone will feel “overwhelmed” and “stressed” out over something. Stress is part of an every day life, whether it is financial, mental, physical, relationship, or work-related. Here, at A-1 Home Care Agency, we often see stress contributing to most of our seniors‘ health and even mobility–note heart attacks and strokes. Our certified trained caregivers are aware of the steps that it takes to either recover and monitor after one has a stroke and heart attack. Our twenty-four hour in-home service puts each caretaker through an extensive background check and additional tests from medication to skills set in order to place the perfect match with our senior patients.

Most of our seniors have experienced difficulty of mobility, therefore, limiting numerous of physical activities including lighter ones such as walking and yoga. However, most of our seniors have sought comfort and joy in more sit-down tasks such as reading. One of our goals is to build and maintain a working relationship amongst our caregivers and seniors and this makes it easier for many hobbies to be done together.

There are many books on stress and even anxiety management out there. Here are a few to check out and for our caretakers and seniors to read and discuss together:

1. Monkey Mind: A Memoir on Anxiety — Daniel Smith
2. Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence — Rick Hanson
3. Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers: An Updated Guide to Stress, Stress-Related Diseases and Coping – Robert Sapolsky, Ph.D.
4. Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness – John Kabat-Zinn, M.D.
5. Undoing Perpetual Stress: The Missing Connection Between Depression, Anxiety and 21st Century Illness – Richard O’Connor, Ph.D.
6. A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook — Bob Stahl
7. The 10 Best-Ever Anxiety Management Techniques – Margaret Wehrenberg, Ph.D.
8. Things Might Go Terribly, Horribly Wrong: A Guide to Life Liberated from Anxiety – Troy DuFrene
9. The Worry Cure – Robert L. Leahy
10. Self-Coaching: The Powerful Guide to Beat Anxiety – Joseph J. Luciani, Ph.D.

Please do give our San Gabriel Valley branch a call at 626-287-0250. OR, you can visit our website www.a-1homecare.com to find your nearest branch to discuss with one of our agency representatives.

Have Fun Despite Your Parkinson’s Disease!

When someone is affected by Parkinson’s, they may feel like an outcast and be socially withdrawn from the world.  Feeling alone is common, and the person may be embarrassed by their disabilities.  As loved ones, we must see past these hurdles and help them feel included.  According to Everyday Health, there are many things that we can do to achieve this goal.  For instance, exercising is encouraged and important to treat Parkinson’s disease, helping to slow down the progress of the disease and retain some mobility.  Just remember to allow adequate rests for the patient in between these exercise sessions and make it a family routine.  Next, Parkinson’s patients can also benefit from playing games, which allow the patient to be mentally stimulated while bonding with loved ones.  Other fun activities that Parkinson patients can enjoy include singing karaoke, reading, and going to church.  All of the suggested ideas can surely break the person out of isolation, and feel the love from everyone around.

In order to have the best quality in home care service, A-1 Home Care in San Gabriel Valley must find the best quality caregivers to provide the care.  Our standard is that each of the caregiver must have at least prior professinal caregiving experience, CPR certified, and is cleared with a National criminal background check.  Not only that, but we make sure to recruit caregivers from all sorts of backgrounds so as to better serve the needs of our clients, who, in turn, also come from various multicultural ethnicities, including Jewish, Middle Eastern, and Asian. Additionaly, the must be versatile enough to handle different in home care needs, such as Alzheimer’s Care, Brain Injury Care, Diabetic Care, Arthritis Care, After Surgery Care, Kidney Disease Care, Parkinson Care, Cancer Care, Multiple Sclerosis Care, Post Stroke Care, and other Elderly In Home Care Services.  We proudly cover the areas of Pasadena, Alhambra, Temple City, San Marino, Rosemead, Arcadia, Sierra Madre, Altadena, and more in the San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles and Orange County.

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Caregiver for Alzheimer in San Gabriel Valley

There is good news from the Food and Drug Administration recently regarding plans on approving more Alzheimer’s drugs.  According to the New York Times, the history of the FDA was that Alzheimer’s drugs were only approved if they have effects on improving daily functions such as feeding, dressing and bathing, in addition to ability to reason and remember.  However, the plans to loosen rules for new treatments means more drugs availability for people at risk of Alzheimer’s disease, slow down or even prevent the disease and symptoms.

A-1 Home Care in San Gabriel Valley offers the best quality caregivers in Los Angeles and Orange County.  Stacey Salcedo, Camila Reyes, and Mary Surwillo are just prime examples of caregivers who are dedicated, experienced, and compassionate.  They have the skills and patience to offer care in Alzheimer’s Care, Arthritis Care, After Surgery Care, Parkinson Care, Cancer Care, Diabetic Care, Post Stroke Care, and other Elderly Care Services.  In addition to San Gabriel area, we also serve in the cities of Pasadena, Alhambra, Temple City, Rosemead, Arcadia, Sierra Madre, Altadena, and more.  Read our testimonials from our clients and you will see A-1 Home Care is the trustworthy source for in home caregivers.

Call 626-287-0250 today to learn more about our flexible scheduling, or visit www.sangabrielvalleyinhomecare.com for more details.

Understanding Prostate Cancer Recurrence

Prostate cancer is one of the more curable cancer when detected at the early stages, and many can live 5 years cancer free according to the Prostate Cancer Foundation.  However, prostate cancer is also a tricky disease as it is slow to grow from initial treatments and therapies, and about 20-30% of patients are estimated to show signs of recurrence of the disease after the 5 years mark.  Using PSA levels, it can indicate the disease’s progression well before other symptoms or signs may occur. While it is an indicator, it is not the only sign of an recurrence of the disease.  If you are one of those who have previously cured prostate cancer, speak with your doctor about the possible chances of recurrence and see if you should get tested for such event.

A-1 Home Care in San Gabriel Valley offers reliable and quality caregivers, companions, certified nurse aides, and other home health care professionals in Cancer Care, After Surgery Care, Special Needs Care, Diabetic Care, Hospice Care, Incontinence Care, Parkinson Care, and other elderly home care services.  Not only do we serve San Gabriel, but we also provide service in areas such as Arcadia, Temple City, San Marino, Pasadena, Rosemead, Azusa, Monrovia, and other cities in the Los Angeles or Orange County.  With over 20 years in the business, you can trust A-1 Home Care of San Gabriel Valley to provide you with the customized and quality service that you are looking for.

Call 626-287-0250 today for free in home assessment, or visit www.sangabrielvalleyinhomecare.com for details.

Caregiver Service In San Gabriel Valley

The endless worry about the different responsibilities in your life from taking kids to school, helping them with homework, making sure everyone is eating healthy, and keeping the house organized.  To add to that, you have an aging parent who is suffering from Alzheimer’s and is in constant need of care.  Life could not be more hectic, and it is taking a toll on your body both physically and mentally.  Another car problem may just put you over the breaking point.

According to WebMD, caregiver burnout is a state of exhaustion physically, emotionally, and mentally that could lead to a change in attitude in many aspects such as withdrawal from friends and family, changes in sleep patterns, irritability, change in appetite and weight, and much more. If you are already in this state, help is recommended by WebMD to relief your stress and depression.  From Home Health Services to Private Care Aides, these are examples of help that can help relieve your responsibilities to care for the elderly.

A-1 Home Care in San Gabriel Valley offers excellent and reliable at home caregiving services at an affordable rate.  We are recognized by many including the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating and Shield Accreditation.  Our services cover areas around the San Gabriel Valley, including Arcadia, San Marino, Temple City, Duarte, Azusa, Covina, West Covina, and other cities around Los Angeles.  We offer a variety of services such as Diabetic Care, Hospice Care, Incontinence Care, Parkinson Care, After Surgery Care, and many more Senior Care Services.

Call today at 626-287-0250 to speak with our representatives about our offerings, and visit www.sangabrielvalleyinhomecare.com for more information