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.”
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…
A Tale of Terry and Tom- A Photograph in Time
Terry sits beside Tom Farbman with a look of quiet wonder and admiration as Tom regales us with stories about his time as a young writer and artist in the late 1960’s in Greenwich Village, New York City. Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg were among Tom’s literary heroes, and he immersed himself in the remnants…
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…