How Mental Health Status is Assessed for Conservatorship

Once a person petition for conservatorship, the court got many decisions and judgement to make before granting the conservatorship.  First, the judge must decide on whether the or not the person in question is gravely disabled mentally.  The most common mental illnesses, according to Superior Court of California, are Alzheimer’s Disease, Schizophrenia, Bi-Polar Disorder, Clinical Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and others.  When authorized mental health professionals say the person is gravely disabled, then the court can approve of the establishment of the conservatorship without a reasonable doubt.

Once a conservatorship is established, some conservator might be responsible for the care for the mentally incapacitated person.  A-1 Home Care in Studio City offers personable, experienced, and skilled caregivers like Maria Herrera and Yvonne Martinez to provide you with helping hands at home.  We are flexible in our services, offering 24 hour live-in care or hourly care option, and areas ranging in Bipolar Care, Alzheimer’s Care, Parkinson Care, Incontinence Care, Arthritis Care, Cancer Care, and other elderly care services.  Our business operates in the communities of Studio City, Burbank, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Glendale, West Hollywood,  Malibu, Sherman Oaks, and many more cities in the Los Angeles and Orange County.

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Caregiver Service After Surgery in Studio City

Cooking in the kitchen, out for a walk in the park, or shopping in the grocery store.  All seems like normal activities that we perform with no trouble.  But for seniors and elderly, these activities can present hidden dangers, especially in the form of falls.  With impaired vision, deteriorating mental or physical functions, or even side effects from medication, older individuals are more prone to falling.  Combined with their decrease in bone mass, fracturing a bone is not uncommon among this demographic.  Such dangerous falls often result in a fractured hip, and surgery is typically the best treatment for such an issue according to WebMD.  For hip fractures, the two types of surgery include internal fixation and total hip replacement surgery.  Hip replacement is pretty self-explanatory, where parts or all of the joint is replaced with an artificial part.  Internal fixation is where incisions are made, then the broken bones are moved back into place and stabilized with metal pins, screws, rods, or plates.

After surgery, medications are prescribed to the patients to control their pain and to prevent blood clots.  It is also advised to move around as soon as possible to help speed up the recovery and reduce the risks of complication.  With the help from a physical therapist, the range of motion in the hip will be improved as well as the strength.

Mobility and daily tasks will become an issue after the hip surgery, and A-1 Home Care in Studio City has in home caregivers like Nora Polanco and Glenda Cisneros to offer their skills and expertise in After Surgery Care, Alzheimer’s Care, Parkinson Care, Incontinence Care, Arthritis Care, Cancer Care, and other elderly care services.  With home care operations in Studio City, Burbank, Glendale, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Malibu, Sherman Oaks, and many more cities in the Los Angeles and Orange County.  After thousands of testimonials from our satisfied customers, we have earned the reputation of the leading in home care agency in the Greater Los Angeles area.

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Caregiver for Alzheimer in Studio City

There is always continuous developments in the world of Alzheimer’s research.  Recently, scientists have identified an early genetic marker that has the potential to predict who among us have an increased risk in getting Alzheimer’s.  According to this Fox News article, researchers have found a genetic marker indicating that there is a mutation that influence the accumulation of a protein called Tau protein.  Those who have a higher buildup of this protein are usually more likely to develop dementia or Alzheimer’s than others.  We understand that there is still no cure for the disease, but progress such as this is the reason why there is hope for those who are affected.

A-1 Home Care in Studio City has over 20 years experience in Alzheimer Care, Parkinson Care, Arthritis Care, Incontinence Care, Bipolar Care, Special Needs Care, and we have the experience in hiring caregivers such as  Ruth Jackson, Natali Crystobal, and Linda Enriquez who fit our standards in quality of care.  Each of them has prior caregiving experience, and are covered by our liability/malpractice insurance.  We are proud to serve our communities in Studio City, Glendale, Pasadena, Century City, Hollywood, Sierra Madre, and have received generous praises them from thousands of testimonials.

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Care at Home For Seniors & Elderly in Studio City

We always hear about high cholesterol when discussing around the topic of senior and elderly health, but what exactly is cholesterol and how having a high level can affect our health?  To understand its effects, we must first know how cholesterol work within our bodies.  According to the NIH Senior Health Page, cholesterol is a waxy/fat-like substance produced by the liver, circulates throughout the body in the bloodstream to help make hormones, digest food, and allow cells in the body to work properly.  However, if the cholesterol level is too high, buildup of cholesterol called plaque can occur.  For seniors and elderly, the advanced age means the higher chances and longer period for plaque to grow, thus possibly leading to diseases such as artherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, angina, and heart attack.  An important thing to note is that there are no symptoms for simply having high cholesterol, so knowing your cholesterol number is vital to preventing heart diseases.

A-1 Home Care in Studio City focuses on the human approach and interpersonal relationship when it comes to in home care for seniors & elderly.  Our caregivers are compassionate, dependable, and dedicated to provide their skills and experience in taking care of our clients.  With thousands of testimonials from satisfied clients from over 20 years in the business, we have received business from all over Los Angeles and Orange County, including Studio City, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and other cities.  Whether it is the need for Parkinson Care, Diabetic Care, Incontinence Care, Alzheimer Care, Postpartum Care, Arthritis Care, and other at home care for the elderly, we can provide you with the flexible scheduling and compatibility that you are looking for.

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Those with Higher Risk of Prostate Cancer

Cancer can struck anytime on anyone, but studies have shown that there are those who are in higher risk for certain cancer like prostate cancer than others.  Here are a four major factors you or your loved ones should be aware of according to the Prostate Cancer Foundation.  First is age.  The average age of diagnosis for prostate cancer is 69 years old in the United States.  Next is the race of the person.  Statistics have shown African Americans are more likely to develop prostate cancer than other race groups.  Conversely, Asian men have the lowest risks if they live in Asian, for those who have moved west to the United States, their risks have increased.  Family history is also an indicator for risks in prostate cancer.  If a father or brother has previously been diagnosed with the disease, and when such diagnosis were at an younger age, risks become higher for the individual.  Lastly, the geographical difference of groups also mean different risk levels.  As mentioned above Asian males who have migrated toward west have a higher risk than those who do not.  For example, those who live in China has a 2% chance of getting prostate cancer, whereas those living in the United States have a 17% of getting the disease.  Understand these risk factors can help with motivation with an open dialogue with the doctor and early screening.

A-1 Home Care in Studio City understands the difficulties cancer cast upon the patient and the individual’s family.  Our caregivers are compassionate and respectful, and all have prior work experience so you can have a peace of mind when searching for an in home caregiver.  We specialize in Cancer Care, Parkinson Care, Arthritis Care, Hospice Care, After Surgery Care, Post Stroke Care, Respite Care, and other Senior Home Care Services.  From Studio City to Sherman Oaks, Burbank, West Hollywood, or Beverly Hills, no matter where you live in Los Angeles or Orange County, A-1 Home Care can provide the quality caregiver you are looking for.

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Home Care for Senior and Elderly in Studio City

Cancer deaths are declining.  According to the annual statistics published by the American Cancer Society, cases of deaths caused by cancer dropped by 24% in men, 16% in women, and an overall 20% decline, which is about 1.2 live spared from the disease.  With improved early detection and treatments in prostate, colon, and breast cancer, a reduction of over 30% in deaths since 1991 is astounding.  While 40% drop in lung cancer deaths can be easily attribute to the reduction in smoking.  We have very bright minds around the world in the medical and science community, and if persistent, we will one day find the cure to cancer.

A-1 Home Care in Studio City offers quality caregivers with Cancer Care experience, they are compassionate and respectful to the individuals going through treatments, and are there to provide the best personalized care possible.  Our company is licensed, bonded, insured, and is rated with an A+ by the Better Business Bureau.  So if you have elderly loved ones living in Studio City, or nearby cities of Glendale, Hollywood, Burbank, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Malibu, and other communities in Los Angeles and Orange County, don’t hesitate to contact us about our in home care services for senior and elderly.

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