Rachael Davies is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for December, 2023!
Avila Home Care is grateful to our December 2023 Caregiver of the Month, Rachael Davies! A recent client shared: “I want to tell you how much of a Godsend Rachael Davies has been- a completely devoted caregiver. She goes WAY above and beyond with all duties, and also shows compassion and care all day, every day. She is solid, dependable, insightful and instinctively excellent at anticipating and reading needs. I just want to make sure you know how spectacular she is.” Brava, Rachael- congratulations and thank you!
Aging in Place: Planning for Natural Disasters or Emergencies
While natural disasters and other emergencies affect everyone, older adults tend to be more vulnerable in these situations. Here, the caregivers at Avila Home Care help to ensure that aging in place seniors are prepared in the event of an emergency and have a plan to address their individual needs. Developing an emergency plan specific…
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),…
Reginald Nwaike is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for November, 2021!
Congratulations to Reginald Nwaike– Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for November 2021! Reginald has been with Avila for 1 ½ years, and in his time with us he has proved himself to be an invaluable team member. He sets an extremely high standard, and is detail-oriented, conscientious, and compassionate. Reginald always holds his clients’ needs as the top priority. …