Sharone Shackleford is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for January, 2022!

Avila is delighted to share that Sharone Shackleford is our Caregiver of the Month for January 2022!  Sharone joined Avila in early 2018.  During her tenure, she has been an integral part of the team serving countless clients. Sharone is dedicated and hard-working, and exhibits a very strong level of commitment to her clients.  She has especially gone above and beyond throughout the pandemic to make sure clients get the care they need.  We are so thankful to have Sharone on the Avila team!

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Life, Liberty and Chemistry- Avila Client Margaret Sellmayer

May 11, 2022

Margaret Sellmayer has abundant wisdom and a quick wit to share with Avila in this feature story. A renowned chemist for decades, loyal to her family and friends, and a woman of deep faith, at 92 years old, Margaret is a remarkable Avila Home Care Client, as well as long-time Oak Crest Senior Living Community resident and an inductee into the Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame.

Margaret shares, “The secret to a long life is (1) faith in God and (2) a positive attitude- I have a lot to be grateful for; God is good!”

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Remodeling Ideas for an Aging in Place Home

January 18, 2017

Remodeling your home is the best way to ensure that aging in place is a safe and comfortable experience. Read further for ideas from Avila Home Care on how to remodel all the major rooms of the house. Most homes are not built with aging in place in mind, but as you and your family…

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Exercise: Why it Helps Improve Your Golden Years

March 12, 2018

While exercise is important for people of all ages, exercise is of particular importance for the elderly, as it can help to manage and even prevent many diseases and conditions that commonly afflict older people. Here, the elder care professionals at Avila Home Care explain why exercise is so critical for the elderly. Improves Management…

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