Kori Ragin is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for November, 2024!
Congratulations to Kori Ragin, Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for November! Kori’s strong, trusting relationship with her long-term Avila client has made an incredible and meaningful impact on her client’s quality of life. Kori’s consistent presence and attention to detail ensures that her client receives the best possible care each day. We are so very grateful to Kori for her hard work, compassion, excellent communications skills and dedication. Congratulations, Kori!
Meet Jill Drees, Avila Home Care’s Director of First Impressions!
Jill brings to Avila Home Care over 25 years of experience as a Caregiver and Counselor in private homes, assisting living settings and nursing homes. Jill grew up in Baltimore County and in Northern Virginia. In 1993, she received her Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling from the University of Maryland. For eleven years, Jill…
Donald Ely is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for February, 2025!
Avila Home Care is honored to recognize Donald Ely as February 2025 Caregiver of the Month for his outstanding care and dedication! A recent client praised Donald’s patience, kindness, and excellent communication. “I have nothing but wonderful things to say about my father’s caregiver, Donald Ely. For the past four months he has shown such…
Study Shows Benzodiazepines are Prescribed in Excess to the Elderly
Benzodiazepines, which include prescription drugs Xanax and Valium, are a class of drugs most often used to treat anxiety. While benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed to treat a variety of physical and mental health conditions, one study shows that anti-anxiety medications are prescribed in excess to seniors. Here, the home care providers at Avila Home Care…