Helena Smith is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for April, 2023!
We are delighted to share that Helena Smith has been selected as Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for April! Helena is a loving and nurturing Caregiver, and she treats all of her clients as if they were her own parents. She sings to them, makes them laugh and even takes them out for ice cream! Helena’s beautiful spirit brings joy to her clients, other Avila Caregivers and the Avila office team alike. Helena says that she was called to be a Caregiver- and we sure are grateful that she answered her calling!
Faith, Music and Minnie- Avila Caregiver
Bernadette Lowther Brings Hope to Her Clients
The youngest of three girls and three boys, Avila Caregiver Bernadette Lowther grew up in Baltimore and attended the Historic St. Paul Community Baptist Church, where she still worships today. “Once the foundation of faith is set, you have it forever.”
Read More...Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Shown to Have No Effect on Healthy Life Span in Seniors, Study Shows
A recent clinical trial supported by the National Health Institute (NIH) found that the daily low-dose use of the common anti-inflammatory drug, aspirin, did not prolong healthy and independent living—specifically, a life free of dementia or persistent physical disability. These findings, collected in a clinical trial from ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE),…
Read More...
How to Navigate Home Maintenance as a Senior
As you age, maintaining a clean and organized home can become increasingly difficult. As your mobility and energy levels decrease, common household duties and outdoor chores can be challenging, ultimately leading to a cluttered and potentially unsafe home. Here, the home care providers at Avila Home Care discuss how to navigate home maintenance as…
Read More...