Defining Conservatorship in Palos Verdes Caregiving

What is a conservatorship?

Conservatorship and adult guardianship are essentially the same thing. If someone can't make important decisions for herself (because of Alzheimer or special needs for example), a judge appoints someone to make those decisions for her. Decisions made by the conservator have the legal backing of the court. The conservator might be appointed to decide about her finances, medical and personal care, or both.

Someone is appointed to make decisions about the elder's medical care and other aspects of her personal life. There are several advantages and disadvantages of having this done. 

Advantages

• Lets family members know that someone is making decisions
• Gives clear legal authority to deal with third parties
• Provides a process to have a judge approve major decisions

Disadvantages

• Costly to set up, requiring a lawyer, legal papers, and a court hearing
• Time-consuming, including extensive ongoing paperwork
• Can be humiliating for an older adult who is still somewhat capable
• Can be emotionally difficult if family members disagree about who should be conservator

A-1 Home Care is dedicated to promoting good care for conservatees in Palos Verdes, Torrance, Pasadena, and other cities in the area. We encourage local seniors who have recently suffered a from cancer to consider these facts. Our agency is A+ rated with the BBB and a member of the National Care Planning Council.

Call 310-366-7964 or visit http://www.palosverdeseldercare.com/ today! Also, be sure to visit our Facebook!

Tips on living with cervical cancer/ A-1 Home Care Cancer Care

Did you know that January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month?

Cervical cancer (cancer of the cervix) is the second most common cancer in women. The cervix is the narrow part of the uterus through which babies are born. Cervical cells can go through many types of changes, most of which are harmless and not related to cancer. These changes can be caused by a number of factors, including HPV infection.

Lately, medications like Gardisil have boomed in popularity for providing vaccines against certain cancer causing strains of HPV. It is important to know, however, that HPVs (human papillomaviruses) are a group of more than 100 related viruses, many of which can be passed from one person to another through sexual contact. About 15 types of the 100 types of HPV can cause cervical cancer. Elders should be aware of this, as reduced immune systems increase susceptibility to all illness.

A-1 Home Care is dedicated to promoting good self care for elders in Palos Verdes, Torrance, Pasadena, and other cities in the area. We encourage local seniors who have recently suffered a from cancer to consider these facts. Our agency is A+ rated with the BBB and a member of the National Care Planning Council.

Call 310-366-7964 or visit http://www.palosverdeseldercare.com/ today! 

Cancer Care in Orange County & Los Angeles County from A-1 Home Care / A-1 Domestic

After Surgery Care in Palos Verdes

If you have had surgery, the food you eat can make a great impact on your recovery and on how quickly your wound heals. Eating the right foods can prevent complications, such as constipation, and provide the necessary building blocks your skin needs to heal quickly.

One of the best things you can do to improve your nutritional status when you are recovering from surgery, is to focus on whole foods. That means to choose foods that are “whole” or unprocessed. For example, an orange would be a whole food. Orange juice, though, would be a more processed version. A baked potato would be a whole food, while a French fry would be more processed and less healthy, having been fried.

We recommend trying this delicious and healthy recipe from Food.com

Chicken Caccitore by Ellie Krieger

Ingredients

4 skinless chicken breast halves on the bone, about 2 pounds
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 pound white mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice, chopped and juice reserved
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more to taste

Directions

Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

Heat the oil in a saute pan over moderately-high heat. Brown the chicken on both sides, about 8 minutes. Remove the chicken.

Reduce the heat to moderate. Add the onion and pepper, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms begin to brown. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the wine and cook until reduced by half. Add the tomatoes and juice, oregano, red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and simmer the mixture covered for 10 minutes.

Return the chicken breasts to the pan and simmer, covered, until the chicken is just done, about 20 minutes longer.

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/chicken-cacciatore-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback

24 Hour Care at Home in Palos Verdes

Sometimes it's difficult to know when your elderly parents are in need of in home care, especially when they say everything's fine.  Agingcare.com has an informative article on warning signs your parents may need in home care services.  If you feel your parents are in need help, call A-1 Home Care.

Our non-medical home care agency is Licensed, Bonded, Insured and has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.  For over 20 years, A-1 Home Care has provided 24 hour live in and hourly Alzheimer's care, after surgery care and hospice care to seniors and elderly living in Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Torrance, Pasadena, Whittier, Rolling Hills and other cities in Los Angeles County.

Our at home care services are reasonable priced and we are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to best serve your needs.  Call 310-366-7964 or visit http://www.palosverdeseldercare.com/ today!

Elder Care in Palos Verdes

As you age, you may require some minor assistance with housecleaning, medications, cooking and running errands.  This can be especially true if you have diabetes or diabetic complications such as gout, cataracts, heart disease, skin and foot infections and vision problems.  If you would like to improve your health while aging in your home, A-1 Home Care Agency can arrange a Caregiver, Companion or Home Helper to provide Elder and Senior In Home Care Services. 

We have the Gilbert Guide Seal of Approval and are Licensed, Bonded and Insured to serve seniors, elderly and disabled residents in Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Lomita and other cities in Los Angeles County, Orange County and the South Bay area.

Call 310-366-7964 for diabetic in home elder care today!