Faith, Music and Minnie- Avila Caregiver Bernadette Lowther Brings Hope to Her Clients
Avila Caregiver Bernadette Lowther has led a life of faith and compassion- with the joy of service, music and Minnie Mouse sprinkled on top! An avid church-goer, mother, Caretaker for her parents and worker with the State and in home care, Bernadette shares, “When I started to care for my dad and mom, I knew it was my calling. It’s a breath of fresh air for me to do for seniors what they can’t do for themselves.”
An Overview of Caregiver Fatigue
Caregiver fatigue, also known as caregiver burnout, is a state of chronic physical and mental depletion caused by the persistent responsibility of caring for a loved one in need. Here, the home care providers at Avila Home Care detail common symptoms of caregiver fatigue and how to mitigate these feelings by prioritizing your own health…
Exercise: Why it Helps Improve Your Golden Years
While exercise is important for people of all ages, exercise is of particular importance for the elderly, as it can help to manage and even prevent many diseases and conditions that commonly afflict older people. Here, the elder care professionals at Avila Home Care explain why exercise is so critical for the elderly. Improves Management…
What if my Parents are Resistant to Home Care?
Do you feel as though one or both of your parents need some extra help at home, yet they have expressed apprehension or even outright refused to engage a professional Caregiver? You are not alone- many, if not most of the families who Avila Home Care serves, have at least some hesitation about home care…