Faith, Music and Minnie- Avila Caregiver Bernadette Lowther Brings Hope to Her Clients
Avila Caregiver Bernadette Lowther has led a life of faith and compassion- with the joy of service, music and Minnie Mouse sprinkled on top! An avid church-goer, mother, Caretaker for her parents and worker with the State and in home care, Bernadette shares, “When I started to care for my dad and mom, I knew it was my calling. It’s a breath of fresh air for me to do for seniors what they can’t do for themselves.”
Keeping a Pet While Aging in Place: Why Seniors Should Consider a Pet
The companionship and affection a pet offers is beneficial for people of all ages, but seniors can especially benefit from caring for a pet. Here at Avila, we prioritize your personal well-being, which is why we have outlined the benefits to seniors of becoming a pet owner. Caring for a pet can provide seniors a…
Aging in Place in Rural Areas
There are many elderly people living in rural areas throughout the United States, and Maryland is no exception. This can present some advantages, but also challenges, for those choosing to age in place. Here, the aging in place specialists at Avila Home Care explain how living in rural areas impacts the aging in place experience.…
Maryland Department of Aging Offers a Free Telephonic Service to Check on Maryland Seniors
Maryland is the very first state in the country to offer a free telephonic service to check on the older population all across the state. This opt-in telephone service, Senior Call Check, ensures our state’s beloved seniors are regularly checked in on so they can stay safe and their loved ones can have peace of…