Keimica Parks is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for October, 2021!
Keimica Parks is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for October, 2021! Keimica is an outstanding Caregiver. Praised often by her clients, she is kind, patient and willing to do whatever is needed to help. We are so happy to have Keimica on our Avila Home Care team- thank you and congratulations, Keimica!
Holiday Fire Safety for Seniors Aging in Place
The homecare providers at Avila Home Care suggest methods for ensuring that your home remains safe from fire damage during the holidays. The holiday season is a special time of year. Particularly for seniors whose families live far away, the holidays are a joyful occasion when everyone gets to spend time together, share stories and…
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Life, Liberty and Chemistry- Avila Client Margaret Sellmayer
Margaret Sellmayer has abundant wisdom and a quick wit to share with Avila in this feature story. A renowned chemist for decades, loyal to her family and friends, and a woman of deep faith, at 92 years old, Margaret is a remarkable Avila Home Care Client, as well as long-time Oak Crest Senior Living Community resident and an inductee into the Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame.
Margaret shares, “The secret to a long life is (1) faith in God and (2) a positive attitude- I have a lot to be grateful for; God is good!”
Read More...Clinical Study Outlines the Consequences of Polypharmacy in the Elderly
Polypharmacy is not uncommon among the elderly, particularly for those with chronic health conditions such as diabetes or hypertension. Here, the home care providers at Avila Home Care detail some of the consequences of polypharmacy as discussed in recent clinical studies. What is Polypharmacy? Polypharmacy refers to the effects of taking multiple medications concurrently to…
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