Reginald Nwaike is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for November, 2021!
Congratulations to Reginald Nwaike– Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for November 2021! Reginald has been with Avila for 1 ½ years, and in his time with us he has proved himself to be an invaluable team member. He sets an extremely high standard, and is detail-oriented, conscientious, and compassionate. Reginald always holds his clients’ needs as the top priority. We are thankful to have Reginald on Avila’s team!
Esther Smith is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for December, 2021!
Esther Smith is Avila‘s Caregiver of the Month for December 2021! Esther has been a dedicated team member with Avila since 2017. Her compassion and care for her clients is ever-present. She is steadfastly reliable, and has brought love and kindness to countless clients during her time with us. We are grateful to have her on Avila‘s Caregiving Team! Thank you and congratulations,…
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A recent clinical trial supported by the National Health Institute (NIH) found that the daily low-dose use of the common anti-inflammatory drug, aspirin, did not prolong healthy and independent living—specifically, a life free of dementia or persistent physical disability. These findings, collected in a clinical trial from ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE),…
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“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.
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