Ketty Mofor is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for January, 2024!
Ketty Mofor is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for January, 2024! Ketty is loving and kind, and she cares for Avila’s clients like they are her own family. She’s incredibly reliable and is a true team player who has served Avila’s clients since 2019. Ketty even cared for the beloved father of one of Avila’s staff members. Ketty goes above and beyond with all of her clients, and we are so honored to have her on our Avila Caregiving team- Congratulations Ketty!
Why Seniors Need UV Protection
Seniors may be tempted to forego sun protection during the summer months—after all, if they were going to develop skin cancer, they would have by now, right? Unfortunately, this is not the case, and sun protection is critical at all ages. Here the home care providers at Avila Home Care detail the importance of UV…
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),…
How Yoga and Meditation Can Boost Elder Health and Wellness
Yoga and meditation has positive impacts on people of all ages, and some of these aspects are specifically beneficial for the elderly. Here, the home care and aging in place specialists at Avila Home Care explain how yoga and meditation can boost elder health and wellness. Improving Balance and Stability One of the biggest risks…