Delores Cochran is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for October, 2022!
Avila has been so fortunate to have Delores as a Caregiver on our team! Delores shows an unwavering commitment to her clients. She is flexible always willing to help, whether it is with one of her regular clients, or someone she is going to be serving for the first time. Delores is joyful, friendly, and conscientious. We are delighted to have her as part of our Avila Home Care family!
Low-Carb, High-Protein Diets: What the Elderly Should Know
Low-carbohydrate diets, such as the ketogenic diet, have become more popular due to claims they may aid in weight loss, improve cholesterol levels, decrease blood pressure and increase energy. In relation to seniors, low-carb diets have also been linked to a decrease in the prevalence or progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Here, the aging-in-place home care…
Preparing Your Home for Aging in Place
The home care providers at Avila Home Care outline several steps you can take to ensure that your home is a safe and supportive environment for you as you age. According to the Joint Center for Housing Studies, there are five key features that make the homes of seniors aging in place comfortable and safe…
Decluttering Your Home as a Senior
As a senior, it is important for your home to be a safe, welcoming sanctuary for you to relax and feel protected. When clutter builds up in your home, it not only increases feelings of stress and anxiety, but it adds an element of danger to seniors with vision or mobility issues. Here, the aging…