Claudette Marsh is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for October, 2023!
Hooray! Avila is celebrating our Caregiver of the Month for October- Claudette Marsh! Claudette exemplifies unwavering dedication, dependability and compassion. She cares deeply for her client’s well-being, and goes above and beyond to ensure her safety and comfort. We know that we can always count on Claudette to uphold Avila’s high standards, which makes her a very deserving candidate for recognition. Congratulations Claudette- we are grateful for your service!
Human Clinical Trials of New Therapy To Treat Parkinson’s Disease to Begin in 2020
Parkinson’s disease has continuously plagued the elderly community and, thus far, there has not been any known cure. However, The University of Queensland has developed a new form of therapy that has halted the development of Parkinson’s disease in multiple animals, and promising human clinical trials are planned for the future. The home care…
Read More...Transitioning to Using a Wheelchair or Mobility Device
When transitioning to a wheelchair or mobility device, people face a myriad of uncertainties and emotions. For many, the reliance on a wheelchair can bring feelings of inadequacy and inability to participate in tasks they were previously able to do, and brings up the stigma of being visibly disabled. Here, the home care providers at…
Read More...Preparing for a Good End of Life
The article below is the work of Katy Butler and was featured on the Wall Street Journal. Feb. 8, 2019 11:29 a.m. ET I recently turned 70 in Marin County, Calif., home to some of the healthiest, wealthiest and longest-lived people in the country. I swim daily, take no medications and can still hoist my…
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