Pat Brown is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for June, 2021!
Pat Brown is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for June, 2021! Pat joined Avila in the summer of 2017. She is an amazing and dedicated Caregiver and loves challenging situations. She has a kind and compassionate heart and does everything she can to help people thrive in their home. Pat is a blessing to her clients and to Avila- we are so thankful to have her on the Avila Home Care team- congratulations, Pat!
How to Manage Seasonal Affective Disorder While Aging in Place
Many elderly people are susceptible to “the winter blues,” more formally known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Fortunately, there are ways to counteract the effects of this condition, and maintain high spirits during the dreary winter months. Here, the home care providers at Avila Home Care explain how to manage the symptoms of SAD. Seasonal…
“A Well of Wisdom”
Avila Caregiver Omowumi “Esther” Ajepe’s Story
Omowumi Ajepe was born in 1978 in the southwestern region of Nigeria, Lagos, where she was raised. “Esther” was her baptismal name, which she now goes by. When Esther was a girl in Nigeria, she enjoyed going to school. She also loved the company of her grannies when they visited, which is how her love of seniors was inspired and nurtured.
Medication Management: How Avila Can Help
As you age, the likelihood that you will be prescribed multiple medications for certain age-related or other conditions increases. Managing several medications at one time can be difficult, and it can be confusing to know how the interactions between different medications can affect your health. Here, the home care specialists at Avila Home Care…