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!
How To Get Someone Medical Help When They Refuse (Including Loved Ones or Elderly Parents)
It can be frustrating and even downright painful to watch a loved one suffer, especially when they are reluctant to seek a doctor to treat their condition. While we cannot force our loved ones to receive medical treatment, there are ways to support them regardless of their personal choices. Here, the compassionate home care providers…
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How to Navigate Home Maintenance as a Senior
As you age, maintaining a clean and organized home can become increasingly difficult. As your mobility and energy levels decrease, common household duties and outdoor chores can be challenging, ultimately leading to a cluttered and potentially unsafe home. Here, the home care providers at Avila Home Care discuss how to navigate home maintenance as…
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Higher Risk of Dementia May Be Linked to Lack of Exercise, Study Says
Multiple studies have linked a higher risk of the development of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, with a lack of exercise. Here, the home care professionals at Avila Home Care discuss the results of the study and provide a strategy for inactive seniors to increase their levels of exercise. Link Between Stamina and Dementia Risk Found…
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