Kerney Hopkins is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for March, 2024!
Kudos to Kerney Hopkins for being selected as Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for March 2024! “She provides kind, humble and respectful care,” shares Leslie Johnston, Director of Healthcare Services at Brightwood Senior Living. Kerney even gives extra support beyond her shifts- including calling her clients to remind them to take their medications, and visiting them in the hospital. We thank Kerney for her extraordinary dedication and service to Avila’s clients- congratulations!
Aging in Place in Rural Areas
There are many elderly people living in rural areas throughout the United States, and Maryland is no exception. This can present some advantages, but also challenges, for those choosing to age in place. Here, the aging in place specialists at Avila Home Care explain how living in rural areas impacts the aging in place experience.…
Read More...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…
Read More...What Seniors Should Know About Voting
Voting is an important right in the United States that should be exercised by all who have it. Due to various factors that come with age, some seniors may perceive voting to be difficult. Here, the home care providers at Avila Home Care provide solutions to potential voting concerns to help ensure seniors are able…
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