Fun times at Whittier Community Center

Today, members of our A-1 Home Care team at the corporate headquarters took a trip to the Whittier Community Center to lead a workshop on arts and crafts. we had an amazing time, and were lucky enough to chat and meet some lovely local elders.

We started the day with some snacks and refreshments, while watching a short PowerPoint presentation on Christmas. We thought we did a good job, and it seems like our audience agreed!

Then, we started with the crafts. Here is Jackie, our head of marketing, leading a class on the finer points of making a Christmas ornament

Jesus, smiling with joy:

We met lots of new friends. Here is Sue with a participant:

A-1 Home Care welcomes local seniors to come to our free senior center events. This time, we were lucky enough to be invited by the Whittier Community Center to interact with the vibrant and active senior community there. Next time, we hope to visit your city. 

A-1 Home Care is a dedicated member of the National Care Planning Council and Shield Accredited. We have maintained an A+ rating with the BBB in over 20 years of business. We provide our services in Yorba Linda, Placentia, Brea, Fullerton, La Habra, Rowland Heights, Chino Hills, and other communities around Los Angeles County.

 

 

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is among the nation's favorite holidays, but it is certainly not known for being the healthiest. This year, why not do something different for a change? A-1 Home Care suggests choosing lighter and healthier options to eat this year. We love this lighter version of the traditional turkey, which would be suitable for family members with heart disease or diabetes. 

Ingredients

• 1 turkey (about 12 pounds), thawed if frozen, rinsed and patted dry
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, plus 3 sprigs
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped (3 tablespoons)
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 2 lemons, poked all over with a fork
• 1 quart apple cider

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in lowest position. Remove packet of giblets and neck from cavity. Discard liver. Rinse remaining giblets and neck; refrigerate until ready to make broth.
2. Turn turkey on its back and bend wing tips forward and underneath neck cavity of bird so they stay in place (you may have to break the bones).
3. In a small bowl, combine parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, garlic, 4 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Using your fingers, carefully loosen skin of breast and around thighs and rub herb mixture under skin of both.
4. Season cavity with salt and pepper and loosely fill with lemons and rosemary sprigs. Using cotton kitchen twine, tie legs together so bird retains its shape and moisture during cooking.
5. Pour cider in bottom of pan. Set roasting rack on top. Lift turkey onto rack, breast side up; rub with remaining tablespoon oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Tent turkey loosely with foil. Roast 1 hour. Uncover and continue to roast, basting frequently with pan juices, until an instant read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh (avoiding bone) registers 170 degrees, 2 1/2 to 3 hours more. (Temperature will rise about 10 degrees as turkey rests.) Tent with foil if browning too quickly; add water if pan becomes dry. Cover loosely with foil, and let stand 30 minutes before carving. Serve with roasted vegetables.

Hospice Care in Yorba Linda

The core values of hospice transcend cultures and traditions. They are: to allow senior or elderly patients to enjoy an optimal quality of life, to treat pain and to allow patients to be at home or with family. A-1 Home Care is dedicated to preserving these values which make life better for elders at the end of life.

A-1 Home Care has experienced Yorba Linda Hospice Caregivers who can provide empathetic in home senior care for elderly and adults suffering from advanced cancer, alzheimer and other illnesses. We provide care in  Yorba Linda, Placentia, Brea, Fullerton, La Habra, Rowland Heights, Chino Hills, and other communities around Los Angeles County.

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24 Hour Care for Seniors and Elderly in Yorba Linda

Choosing the right 24 hour caregiver doesn't have to be a stressful process. A-1 Home Care has helpful agents who screen, interview and select compatable Yorba Linda 24 Hour Caregivers for our senior and elderly clients. We are a family at this caregiver agency and on a warm first name basis with our talented live in care providers. With an easy conversation and information about skill requirements and preferences, we can select a perfect match for you.

A-1 Home Care is a dedicated member of the National Care Planning Council and Shield Accredited. We have maintained an A+ rating with the BBB in over 20 years of business. We provide our services in Yorba Linda, Placentia, Brea, Fullerton, La Habra, Rowland Heights, Chino Hills, and other communities around Los Angeles County.

 

 

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Senior Care for Respite in Yorba Linda

Frightened of hiring a Senior Caregiver for the first time? Some elders prefer to be cared for by a stranger with whom they have a professional relationship. Others feel vulnerable when a person other than a family member provides care. A-1 Home Care understands that considering care is fraught with emotions. We work with concerned seniors by involving them in every step of the process. We select a few Yorba Linda Senior Caregivers to arrive to your home for a meeting/ interview. From there, clients can determine if and whether they feel comfortable with candidates.


The journey to finding a wonderful senior caregiver starts with a simple phone call. This will be a simple conversation outlining your wants, no strings attached. Please take a look at our testimonials page to see reviews from former and current clients. Call anytime to find a local senior caregiver in Yorba Linda, Placentia, Brea, Fullerton, La Habra, Rowland Heights, Chino Hills, and other communities around Los Angeles County.

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24 Hour Home Care in Yorba Linda

Arthritis and Osteoarthritis may be one of the most widespread and debilitating conditions to affect people in older age. Stiff and aching joints, sensitivity to temperature, inflexible fingers and bone pain are enough to ruin anyone’s mood.Web MD has an informative arthritis page, with tips and tricks for managing join pain. We encourage readers to visit their online Rheumatoid Arthritis Health Center to consider options such as early medication based treatments and avoiding permanent disability.

Typical tasks for a live-in caregiver can include laying our clothes for wear, mobility assistance, , healthy meal preparation and more. With a call to our 24 hour telephone operators, we will create a clear and concise plan for your elderly family member. Call us to arrange 24 hour Arthritis Caregivers today in
Yorba Linda, Placentia, Brea, Fullerton, La Habra, Rowland Heights, Chino Hills, and other communities around Los Angeles County.

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