Archive for August 2018
What to Know About Sleep and Aging
As we age, it is not uncommon for our sleep habits to change; however, a decline in quality of sleep does not have to be accepted as a part of growing older. Here, the elder care providers at Avila Home Care discuss what senior citizens should know about sleep and proper sleeping practices. Both Quality…
Read MoreWhat Senior Citizens Should Know About Colon Cancer Screenings
Colorectal cancers are the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, but a new focus on colon cancer screenings in those over the age of 50 has helped to identify and treat this type of cancer more quickly and effectively. Unfortunately, there is a common misconception that seniors citizens over the age of 75 should not be…
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