Laverne Branch is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for May, 2021!
Avila Home Care is proud to have Laverne Branch as a member of our exemplary Caregiving team! Laverne has been named May Caregiver of the Month because she has been a faithful and committed Caregiver since she came to work with Avila in the summer of 2017. She has worked with many clients over the years and has been adored by all of them. Laverne has a kind and gentle way of caring for others, and her calm demeanor is very comforting. Congratulations, Laverne!
Preparing for a Good End of Life
The article below is the work of Katy Butler and was featured on the Wall Street Journal. Feb. 8, 2019 11:29 a.m. ET I recently turned 70 in Marin County, Calif., home to some of the healthiest, wealthiest and longest-lived people in the country. I swim daily, take no medications and can still hoist my…
Read More...Vaccines for the Elderly
Adults age 65 and older have specialized health needs, and this includes a specific vaccination protocol. Here, the home and elder care specialists discuss some of the most common vaccinations necessary for the elderly. As we age, our immune system naturally weakens, making us more susceptible to infectious diseases. Vaccines are designed to protect the…
Read More...Aging In Place
The coronavirus pandemic has put a profound emphasis on the options for seniors who want to age in place. While the rates of COVID 19 transmissions may be diminishing with the vaccine roll out, home care agencies such as Avila continue to see an increase in the demand for services, which allow seniors to thrive…
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