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Dear Leticia Corona, welcome to Home Care Help team! We are glad to introduce Leticia to our family. Leticia started her position of a home care aide on October 16, 2023. She has about twelve years of experience working with the elderly and special needs clients. Leticia went through the employment requirements. She passed the background clearances and completed her online training. We are very happy that you join to our great team and wish you all the best in the new job!

Dear Maria Rodriguez, welcome to Home Care Help team! We are glad to introduce Maria to our family. Maria started her position of a home care aide on October 2, 2023. She has about ten years of experience working with the elderly. Maria went through the employment requirements. She completed her background clearance, HCA registration, Health screening, online training. We are very happy that you join to our great team and wish you all the best in the new job!

Congratulations dear Sarjoun! You are chosen an Employee of the Month! On behalf of the Home Care Help, we would like to express our sincerest gratitude for the exemplary works that you have done for all these years. As a respectable member of our team, we would like to appreciate your hard work to accomplish the caregiver’s responsibilities. Sarjoun Bou Hamdan has been working with us since July 2019. He is a Special Needs Caregiver. He always goes the extra mile to help her client at every opportunity. He is always proactive in assisting his assigned client. The client’s parents speak about Sarjoun with respect. Thank you, dear Sarjoun, for your great job! For doing such a fantastic job with our clients you are our Caregiver of the Month and have received a $25.00 gift certificate as our thank you for a job well done!

Let’s take a minute to wish the best things and blessings to the following our employees: Ma Thelma Atienza Stephen De Los Reyes Miriam Matulac Dawn Snell We hope all your birthday wishes and dreams come true.Happy Birthday!

A senior’s risk of having a stroke increases as they age. While there is no way to totally prevent strokes there are many lifestyle choices that seniors can make that can reduce the risk of a stroke. By doing all they can to manage the risk factors, seniors can minimize their risk and stay healthy as they age. The best things that seniors can do to lower the risk of having a stroke are: Control High Blood Pressure High blood pressure is another big risk factor for having a stroke. Seniors should monitor their blood pressure regularly and work with their healthcare provider to manage and control hypertension through medication, diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes. Seniors should talk to their doctors if they have any concerns about their blood pressure or notice extreme changes. Manage Diabetes Diabetes increases the risk of stroke. Seniors with diabetes should strive to maintain stable blood sugar levels through medication, diet, and regular monitoring. It can be difficult for seniors to manage diabetes but senior home care can help. With senior home care, seniors have dedicated help with things like shopping for and making healthy meals. And a home care provider can encourage seniors to exercise regularly. Quit Smoking Smoking is a major risk factor for stroke, and quitting smoking can reduce the risk significantly. Seniors should seek support and resources to quit smoking if they are smokers. Even if your senior parent has smoked for a long time there are still benefits to quitting. Maintain a Healthy Diet A balanced and heart-healthy diet can help prevent stroke. Seniors should focus on eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats while limiting sodium, saturated fats, and added sugars. Exercise Regularly Physical activity plays a crucial role in stroke prevention. Seniors should engage in regular aerobic exercise, such as walking, swimming, or biking, for at least 150 minutes per week, as recommended by healthcare providers. Maintain a Healthy Weight Obesity is a risk factor for stroke. Seniors should strive to maintain a healthy weight through a combination of a balanced diet and regular physical activity. Senior home care can help seniors work on their diet and exercise regimens so that they can lose weight. Medication may also help seniors get their weight under control. Limit Alcohol Intake Excessive alcohol consumption can raise blood pressure and increase stroke risk. Seniors should limit alcohol intake to moderate levels, which is typically defined as up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men. Manage Atrial Fibrillation Afib is an irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots and stroke. Seniors with Afib should work with their healthcare provider to manage their condition and reduce stroke risk through anticoagulant medications or other treatments. Control Cholesterol High cholesterol levels can lead to the buildup of plaque in the arteries, increasing stroke risk. Seniors should monitor their cholesterol levels and manage them through medication, diet, and lifestyle changes as recommended by their healthcare provider. Stay Hydrated Dehydration can increase the risk of stroke. Seniors should drink plenty of water throughout the day, especially in hot weather or when engaging in physical activity. Manage Stress Chronic stress can contribute to hypertension and other risk factors for stroke. Seniors should practice stress-reduction techniques such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, or mindfulness to manage stress effectively. Get Regular Check-Ups Seniors should have regular check-ups with their healthcare provider to monitor their overall health, manage risk factors, and discuss stroke prevention strategies. Take Medications as Prescribed Seniors who are prescribed medications for conditions like hypertension or Afib should take them as directed by their healthcare provider. Skipping medications or adjusting doses without medical guidance can increase stroke risk.   If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring Senior Home Care in Glendale, CA , please contact the caring staff at Home Care Help. Serving All of Los Angeles County. Call Us Today at (888) 989-7388

Three out of ten older adults are unable to trim their toenails because they have arthritis and cannot use nail clippers, feel dizzy when they bend over, cannot bend far enough, have bad eyesight, or have thickened nails that are hard to cut. Failure to take care of nails negatively impacts your dad’s foot health. It also makes it hard for him to take care of himself as his fingernails are too long and keeps scratching his skin when he goes to fasten a shirt, wash his hair, or practice oral care. How do you help him with proper nail care? Trim Nails Every Four to Eight Weeks Fingernails and toenails need to be trimmed every four to eight weeks. It depends on how fast your dad’s nails grow. Feet need to be washed, dried, and moisturized each day, but nails only need trimming every month or two. Use a reminder set up in a calendar or with a smart assistant to make sure you keep track of when it’s time to trim nails again. If they’ve gotten longer than the end of the toe or finger before eight weeks, move up the nail trims. Sanitize Nail Clippers Before Use Before trimming your dad’s nails, sanitize them with rubbing alcohol. This process kills germs and prevents the risk of bacterial infection if you accidentally nick his skin. Make sure you’ve sterilized toenail clippers and smaller fingernail clippers. Wash your hands or put on medical gloves, too. You don’t want to inadvertently touch your dad with germs on your hands and put him at risk of an infection. Soak Feet First One of the issues with aging and toenails is that the nails can become thicker. When it’s time to trim them, wait until your dad is out of the shower, or have him soak his feet first. Damp nails are easier to trim. Trim Straight Across When cutting nails, don’t cut at an angle or try to cut them into an oval. The nails need to be cut straight across to avoid ingrown nails. Once they’ve been cut, use a file to remove rough edges. Cut Toenails Short Toenails should be kept short. If they’re too long, they can snag on clothing or sheets and tear off. Jagged edges are more likely to cause holes in socks and lead to injuries from scratches when you have your toes in shoes or are sleeping at night and rub your feet together. Personal care at home aides provide the assistance your dad needs with nail care. Instead of risking having nails that are too long and cutting into neighboring toes, he has the help he needs with foot care. Call a personal care at home agency to learn more about arranging grooming services.   If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring Personal Care at Home in Glendale, CA , please contact the caring staff at Home Care Help. Serving All of Los Angeles County. Call Us Today at (888) 989-7388.

Some people think having a purpose has to be some type of grand thing like saving the world or inventing something that’ll change the future. But having a purpose can be attached to our everyday living and for your elderly loved one, having that sense of purpose is just as important as it is for the 30-year-old mother next door or the 40-year-old business executive down the street. That purpose can be whatever your loved one chooses, from creating wonderful watercolors of the world around her, to serving in the nursery at her church, to baking cookies to bring to her local fire station. And while having a purpose often means doing something that’ll positively impact someone else, it can also have great health benefits for your elderly loved one. Let’s look at a few: Slows Down Aging Have we found the fountain of youth here? Not exactly, but having a purpose can help your aging loved one slow down the effects of aging on her body. Because purpose usually involves doing something, even if it’s just having her elder care provider bring her to the beach to clean up debris, it enlists the whole body and mind in its purpose. Seniors who feel like they have a purpose walk faster, respond quicker, and have better balance. Encourages Better Health Habits If your loved one feels she has a purpose, she’s more likely to take care of her health. She may ask her elder care provider to purchase more fresh fruit and vegetables because she wants to feel well enough to go serve each week at the local theater. She might go for more walks so she’ll have the stamina to keep up with the dogs she walks each day at the dog shelter. Improves Memory Getting up each day, knowing she can make a difference or impact a life, will help your loved one’s brain to stay engaged and ready to go. Even if what she is doing seems fairly simple, her brain is busy working on what needs to be done before she goes, what needs to be done once she’s there, and what time to tell her elder care provider to pick her up. All of these are mini-exercises for the brain, which will help with memory and other cognitive functions. Provides Better Heart Health Feeling like she makes a difference can help your loved one reduce her stress levels and stave off depression and anxiety, all of which can put undue stress on the heart. Working toward a goal and seeing the benefits of helping others can increase a body’s production of endorphins, which help your senior feel better and provides her body with the energy needed to fight off stress hormones that damage the heart and blood vessels. If your loved one doesn’t feel like she has a purpose right now, help her find one so that she can enjoy the many health benefits that come along with being needed and appreciated. If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring Elder Care in Glendale, CA , please contact the caring staff at Home Care Help. Serving All of Los Angeles County. Call Us Today at (888) 989-7388.

Congratulations dear Julia!You are chosen as Employee of the Month! On behalf of the Home Care Help, we would like to express our sincerest gratitude for the exemplary works that you have done for all these years. As a respectable member of our team, we would like to appreciate your hard work to accomplish the caregiver’s responsibilities. Julia Ledesma has been working with us since August 2019. She is a family caregiver. Julia always goes the extra mile to help her clients at every opportunity. She clocks in and out properly for every shift that she is scheduled, and is always proactive in assisting her assigned clients. Thank you, dear Julia, for your great job! For doing such a fantastic job with our clients you are our Employee of the Month and have received a $25.00 gift certificate as our Thank You for a job well done!

Summers are getting hotter, and that’s not going to stop anytime soon. According to scientists, summers are becoming an average of two degrees warmer every year. That might not sound like much. However, just two degrees can have a big impact on how hot it feels. Heat-related illnesses are a concern for everyone. But babies and seniors are especially susceptible to dangerous heat illnesses. Seniors have a hard time regulating their body temperature. So when the heat soars it’s difficult for seniors to keep their cool. Heat Stroke Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness that can affect seniors. Heat stroke is a medical emergency and requires immediate care. Seniors who live in hot climates should have in-home care during the summer. That way they will have someone with them who can call for help if needed. The primary symptoms of heat stroke are: Fainting. Rapid behavior or mood changes. Body temperature over 104 degrees. Very dry skin. A slow and weak pulse or an abnormally strong pulse. Not sweating even though it’s excessively hot. Seniors that experience any of these symptoms should get immediate help. Other Heat Related Illness Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness. But it’s not the only one. Seniors also can develop heat-related illnesses that have these symptoms: Dizziness Dizziness can be caused by heat. It can also be caused by dehydration. A combination of both heat and dehydration can make heat illnesses worse for seniors. To avoid this seniors should be drinking cool water at a steady pace throughout the day. When the weather is hot seniors will be sweating a lot and they need to replace the water in their bodies. Heat Cramps Heat cramps can feel like a stitch in the side or chest or they can happen in limbs. Anytime a senior has a cramp or some type of sudden pain it should be checked out. Heat Swelling Swelling or edema caused by hot weather is common. By itself edema isn’t necessarily an indication of an emergency. Seniors often get swollen feet or ankles when the weather is warm. If a senior puts their feet up or puts ice on their feet and legs and the swelling goes down that’s not an emergency. But a senior who experiences sudden or severe swelling needs emergency attention. Put ice on the affected area and call for medical help. Heat Exhaustion Heat exhaustion can occur when seniors are outdoors exercising or being active. To minimize the risk of heat exhaustion seniors should run errands, walk, garden, or do other activities early in the morning before it gets too warm. A good rule for seniors in the summer is to try and get their exercise, activity, and errands done before 10 A.M. After 10 A.M. it starts to get very warm. Seniors should avoid any exercise or activity during the time from about 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. That’s the hottest part of the day. If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring in-home care in San Marino , CA, please contact the caring staff at Home Care Help. Serving All of Los Angeles County. Call Us Today at (888) 989-7388 .

Dear employees let’s take a minute to wish the best things and blessings to the following our employees: Margueritte Forbes Carmen Guerra Kimberly Ramirez We hope all your birthday wishes and dreams come true. Happy Birthday!