Archive for December 2018
Low-Carb, High-Protein Diets: What the Elderly Should Know
Low-carbohydrate diets, such as the ketogenic diet, have become more popular due to claims they may aid in weight loss, improve cholesterol levels, decrease blood pressure and increase energy. In relation to seniors, low-carb diets have also been linked to a decrease in the prevalence or progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Here, the aging-in-place home care…
Read MoreThe Serious Risk of Pneumonia for Seniors
While pneumonia can be a dangerous disease for anyone to develop, it is particularly concerning for senior citizens, in which pneumonia may prove fatal. Seniors can help lessen their risk of pneumonia in several ways. Here, the elder care providers at Avila Home Care provide an overview of pneumonia, detail the risks and explain how…
Read MoreAvila’s Partnership with Gilchrist, LifeBridge Health Partners and GBMC Healthcare
Avila Home Care’s partnership with Gilchrist, LifeBridge Health Partners and GBMC Healthcare allows our clients to have streamlined access to the services of these leading medical institutions, while providing our Partners’ patients with a continuum of care in the safety and comfort of whatever setting they call home. Of the partnership, Cathy Hamel, President of…
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