Kenyetta Hammond is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for December, 2022!
It is with much gratitude that Avila Home Care announces that Kenyetta Hammond has been selected as our Caregiver of the Month for December! Kenyetta has been an incredible asset to Avila- she is very knowledgeable, conscientious, dedicated, and she has an amazing heart for helping people. Kenyetta also has such a willing sprit and is always ready to help with any client whenever she can. We are so grateful to have Kenyetta on our Avila Home Care team!
Holiday Celebrations on a Retiree Budget
The holidays are a joyful and busy time, filled with loved ones, presents and decorations—but, those of us who are older and recently retired may be concerned about celebrating the holidays to the fullest, while sticking to a retiree’s budget. Here, the elder care professionals at Avila Home Care detail ways to have a festive…
How to Emotionally Support Your Aging-in-Place Senior
Addressing the emotional needs of your aging-in-place senior can help them feel their life is meaningful, while helping them avoid depression or feelings of isolation and loneliness. The home care team at Avila Home Care believes that the emotional health of seniors is just as important as physical health in creating a rewarding aging-in-place experience,…
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…