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!
Working with a Loved One Who Has Dementia
Dementia is a debilitating disease, which can cause memory loss, confusion, distress and an inability to perform daily tasks. While the disease poses difficult and stressful challenges for patient and caregiver alike, there are ways to help make your loved one feel safe and maintain their dignity. Here, the caregiving professionals at Avila Homecare describe…
Why Seniors Need UV Protection
Seniors may be tempted to forego sun protection during the summer months—after all, if they were going to develop skin cancer, they would have by now, right? Unfortunately, this is not the case, and sun protection is critical at all ages. Here the home care providers at Avila Home Care detail the importance of UV…
Vision Problems in Seniors
While some minor changes to vision are a normal part of the aging process, more serious issues may be one of many eye conditions that are commonly diagnosed in elderly patients. Here, the home care professionals at Avila Home Care provide information on a few of the most common conditions. Presbyopia This is a common…