Arnetta Thomas-Harris is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for June, 2023!
Congratulations to Arnetta Thomas-Harris! Arnetta has been selected as Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for June! We are grateful to Arnetta because we appreciate her reliability and work ethic. Arnetta’s clients rave about her, saying she is incredibly kind, communicative and punctual. Thank you for your extraordinary service, Arnetta!
Is Aging in Place Right for You?
Is Aging in Place Right for You? The majority of elderly Americans wish to age in place, but it is important to know yourself and understand your needs before making such a decision. The idea of continuing to live at home is an appealing one for many elderly Americans. It means staying among familiar faces,…
Read More...Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Shown to Have No Effect on Healthy Life Span in Seniors, Study Shows
A recent clinical trial supported by the National Health Institute (NIH) found that the daily low-dose use of the common anti-inflammatory drug, aspirin, did not prolong healthy and independent living—specifically, a life free of dementia or persistent physical disability. These findings, collected in a clinical trial from ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE),…
Read More...Hospice and Palliative Care Resources in Maryland
Hospice care empowers an individual to live their last season of life to the fullest, and on their own terms surrounded by those they love. Avila Home Care supports hospice care patients through our partnership with Gilchrist– in fact, about 1/3 of Avila’s clients are receiving hospice care. Avila also sponsors the vital advocacy…
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