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.”
Easing the End of Life Journey
Providing end-of-life care for a loved one can be a very emotional time. Care may be necessary for weeks, days, or months leading up to a person’s death. The goal of any care is to make a person’s passing as peaceful as possible by managing pain, recognizing mental and spiritual needs, and honoring the wishes…
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…
What if my Parents are Resistant to Home Care?
Do you feel as though one or both of your parents need some extra help at home, yet they have expressed apprehension or even outright refused to engage a professional Caregiver? You are not alone- many, if not most of the families who Avila Home Care serves, have at least some hesitation about home care…