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!
Preparing for a Good End of Life
The article below is the work of Katy Butler and was featured on the Wall Street Journal. Feb. 8, 2019 11:29 a.m. ET I recently turned 70 in Marin County, Calif., home to some of the healthiest, wealthiest and longest-lived people in the country. I swim daily, take no medications and can still hoist my…
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Recent studies have shown that caffeine may protect against cognitive disorders, like Alzheimer’s disease, due to its stimulating effects on the central nervous system. Here, the home care providers at Avila Home Care detail why including a cup of coffee in your daily routine may do more than just help you wake up in the…
Read More...Remodeling Ideas for an Aging in Place Home
Remodeling your home is the best way to ensure that aging in place is a safe and comfortable experience. Read further for ideas from Avila Home Care on how to remodel all the major rooms of the house. Most homes are not built with aging in place in mind, but as you and your family…
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