Sheila Stover is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for April, 2021!
Sheila Stover is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for April, 2021! Sheila has been a dedicated Caregiver with Avila serving the same client for 3 ½ years. She has faithfully served with dedication and compassion. Sheila is a reliable and joyful person to be around. We are so lucky and thankful to have her on the Avila team- congratulations Sheila!
Shingles and the Elderly
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a serious medical concern for elderly people. Here, the home care professionals at Avila Home Care provide the critical information elderly people need regarding this viral disease. What is Shingles? Shingles is a painful rash that develops on one side of the face or body that is caused…
Read More...Can Coffee Protect Against Alzheimer’s?
Recent studies have shown that caffeine may protect against cognitive disorders, like Alzheimer’s disease, due to its stimulating effects on the central nervous system. Here, the home care providers at Avila Home Care detail why including a cup of coffee in your daily routine may do more than just help you wake up in the…
Read More...Aging in Place in an Apartment
Independent apartment living offers many benefits such as less upkeep, easier mobility and easier access to neighbors and socializing opportunities. Aging in place in an apartment can relieve social and financial stress. Here, the home care providers at Avila Home Care discuss apartment living as a senior, and what one should look for when researching…
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