Lulu Mirondo is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for July, 2022!
Lulu lights up the room, the telephone, or even the text line, with her bubbly, friendly, and happy personality! All of the Avila clients with whom Lulu has worked request her again and again. Lulu is exceedingly nice and professional, and her clients praise her for being both personable and efficient- plus she has a great sense of humor! Congratulations, Lulu!
How to Find Senior Care in the Baltimore Area
So you’ve decided that your aging loved one needs professional care, but you don’t know what the options are, or where to start with your search. Are they able to age in place in their own home? If yes, do they simply need a companion or personal care, or do their cognitive or physical needs…
Read More...Study Shows Benzodiazepines are Prescribed in Excess to the Elderly
Benzodiazepines, which include prescription drugs Xanax and Valium, are a class of drugs most often used to treat anxiety. While benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed to treat a variety of physical and mental health conditions, one study shows that anti-anxiety medications are prescribed in excess to seniors. Here, the home care providers at Avila Home Care…
Read More...What is Memory Care?
When a beloved parent has Alzheimer’s or dementia, they require specialized care from experienced professionals. However, this care does not have to be provided in a nursing home or other elder care facility. Here, the memory care professionals at Avila Home Care discuss how memory care can be provided in the comfort of one’s home.…
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