Lulu Mirondo is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for July, 2022!
Lulu lights up the room, the telephone, or even the text line, with her bubbly, friendly, and happy personality! All of the Avila clients with whom Lulu has worked request her again and again. Lulu is exceedingly nice and professional, and her clients praise her for being both personable and efficient- plus she has a great sense of humor! Congratulations, Lulu!
How Seniors Benefit from Interaction with Children and Young Adults
When seniors interact and make personal connections with members of younger generations, such as children and teenagers, the benefits for all parties involved can be boundless. Here, the home care providers at Avila Home Care discuss how seniors can benefit from interacting with children and young adults to increase their livelihood and even experience health…
Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Shown to Have No Effect on Healthy Life Span in Seniors, Study Shows
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),…
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…