Latesha Boone is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for February, 2021!
Latesha Boone is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for February, 2021! Latesha holds nursing assistant and medication technician certifications and has been a caregiver with Avila since August 2018. She has been faithful and committed to every client she has served, and we are thankful for Latesha’s dedication and the difference she makes in the lives of Avila’s clients. Congratulations Latesha!
Preparing Healthy Meals While Aging in Place
Proper nutrition is important at all stages of life, but especially for senior citizens, for whom eating well can mean better health, mitigation of chronic ailments and overall longevity. Here, the aging-in-place specialists at Avila Home Care details ways for seniors to create healthy and delicious meals. Increase Hydration As we age, our body has…
What 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…
How to Stay Active When Aging in Place
Staying active can greatly improve your quality of life, and your aging in place experience. Here, the aging in place experts at Avila detail how to stay active during the golden years of your life. As you age, maintaining the quality of your physical and mental health should be one of your primary concerns. According…