Delores Cochran is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for October, 2022!
Avila has been so fortunate to have Delores as a Caregiver on our team! Delores shows an unwavering commitment to her clients. She is flexible always willing to help, whether it is with one of her regular clients, or someone she is going to be serving for the first time. Delores is joyful, friendly, and conscientious. We are delighted to have her as part of our Avila Home Care family!
Maintaining Your Independence While Aging in Place
Aging in place is the ideal way to maintain your independence and freedom as you grow older. Here, the home care experts at Avila describe how to maintain independence while aging in place. Seniors often worry that with age comes a loss in independence. But, aging in place can help seniors to maintain their freedom…
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Sheila Stover is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for April, 2021!
Sheila Stover is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for April, 2021! Sheila has been a dedicated Caregiver with Avila serving the same client for 3 ½ years. She has faithfully served with dedication and compassion. Sheila is a reliable and joyful person to be around. We are so lucky and thankful to have her on…
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…
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