Fatimat Shittu is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for November, 2023!
Avila Home Care congratulates Fatimat Shittu as our November Caregiver of the Month! Fatimat is a “hidden hero” and has a very special way of caring for her clients. A recent client shared how Fatimat has a unique gift when it comes to encouraging his dad to take his medicine, and praised Fatimat for the complete trust their family has in her. Fatimat is very kind and experienced, which allows her to work wonders in challenging situations. She’s proactive and communicative. Thank you for serving Avila’s clients and their families so well, Fatimat, and congratulations!
Hospice and Palliative Care Resources in Maryland
Hospice care empowers an individual to live their last season of life to the fullest, and on their own terms surrounded by those they love. Avila Home Care supports hospice care patients through our partnership with Gilchrist– in fact, about 1/3 of Avila’s clients are receiving hospice care. Avila also sponsors the vital advocacy…
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Marthalyn Kwenah is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for March, 2021!
Marthalyn Kwenah is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for March, 2021! Marthalyn has been a caregiver with Avila since June 2018. She is a delight to talk to, and is always willing to help in whatever way she can. The compassion and kindness she shows her clients is surpassed only by her joy-filled spirit. Congratulations…
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Life, Liberty and Chemistry- Avila Client Margaret Sellmayer
Margaret Sellmayer has abundant wisdom and a quick wit to share with Avila in this feature story. A renowned chemist for decades, loyal to her family and friends, and a woman of deep faith, at 92 years old, Margaret is a remarkable Avila Home Care Client, as well as long-time Oak Crest Senior Living Community resident and an inductee into the Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame.
Margaret shares, “The secret to a long life is (1) faith in God and (2) a positive attitude- I have a lot to be grateful for; God is good!”
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