Starting an exercise routine for the New Year/ Senior Care with A-1 Home Care

Starting or maintaining a regular exercise routine can be a challenge as you become a senior. You may feel discouraged by illness, ongoing health problems, or concerns about injuries or falls. Or, if you've never exercised before, you may not know where to begin. Or perhaps you think you're too old or frail, or that exercise is boring or simply not for you.

While these may seem like good reasons to slow down and take it easy as seniors age, they're actually even better reasons to get moving. Exercise can energize your mood, relieve stress, help you manage symptoms of illness and pain, and improve your overall sense of well-being. In fact, exercise is the key to staying strong, energetic, and healthy as you get older. And it can even be fun, too.

This month, A-1 Home Care will be providing arts and crafts activities at the Downey Care Center on January 20th. We'd love for you to join, if you or a loved one is staying there.

Remember, there are simple and effective exercises that work for multiple body types and conditions. Consult your physician to find the regiment right for you!

Call us at (818) 980-0094 to speak with our representatives, or visit our website at www.calabasasinhomecare.com for more information.

Happy Thanksgiving!

When we think Thanksgiving, many of us know what is in mind. Delicious turkey, stuffing, and scrumptious sides. For those of us who aren't the most innovative cooks, deciding on what to make for the meal can be difficult. A-1 Home Care presents a recipe suggestion that could make a starring dish on the table.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

1/2 pound elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon powdered mustard
3 cups milk
1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 large egg
12 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Fresh black pepper

Topping:

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup panko bread crumbs

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente.

While the pasta is cooking, in a separate pot, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and mustard and keep it moving for about five minutes. Make sure it's free of lumps. Stir in the milk, onion, bay leaf, and paprika. Simmer for ten minutes and remove the bay leaf.

Temper in the egg. Stir in 3/4 of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Fold the macaroni into the mix and pour into a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.

Melt the butter in a saute pan and toss the bread crumbs to coat. Top the macaroni with the bread crumbs. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and rest for five minutes before serving.

Remember to save leftovers for fried Macaroni and Cheese.

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback

 

 A-1 Home Care provides home care in Calabasas, Burbank, Beverly Hills, Woodland Hills, Malibu, Hollywood, and other cities in Los Angeles County. With 20+ years of experience as an industry leader, you will surely find the service you are looking for.

Call us at (818) 980-0094 to speak with our representatives, or visit our website at www.calabasasinhomecare.com for more information.