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.”

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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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How to Prioritize Your Mental Health as a Senior

August 7, 2020

As a senior, prioritizing mental health is vital to staying healthy. Even simple tasks such as increasing the amount of time you spend outdoors, frequently talking with loved ones and increasing physical activity can help combat feelings of anxiety or depression. Here, the compassionate home care providers at Avila Home Care discuss ways seniors can…

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Study Shows Benzodiazepines are Prescribed in Excess to the Elderly

April 16, 2019

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…

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