Keimica Parks is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for October, 2021!
Keimica Parks is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for October, 2021! Keimica is an outstanding Caregiver. Praised often by her clients, she is kind, patient and willing to do whatever is needed to help. We are so happy to have Keimica on our Avila Home Care team- thank you and congratulations, Keimica!
Study Shows Benzodiazepines are Prescribed in Excess to the Elderly
Benzodiazepines, which include prescription drugs Xanax and Valium, are a class of drugs most often used to treat anxiety. While benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed to treat a variety of physical and mental health conditions, one study shows that anti-anxiety medications are prescribed in excess to seniors. Here, the home care providers at Avila Home Care…
Read More...Elderly Driving Safety in Winter Weather
Driving naturally becomes more challenging as we age, but winter weather can compound these difficulties and make driving quite treacherous. Here, the home care and elderly caregivers at Avila Home Care provide tips for elderly drivers when traveling in winter conditions. Prepare for the Winter Driving Season A car that is in optimal driving condition…
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A Life of Miracles- In Honor of Avila Home Care Client Helen “Halina” Silber
Avila Home Care was blessed to care for Helen “Halina” Silber until her passing this year. A survivor of the Holocaust, she was number 16 of the 1200 souls on Schindler’s list.
“She always said that her life had been a series of ‘miracles with improbable ends and that God was with me all the way,’ and he was until the end of her days,” her daughter Fran reflects.
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