Jestina Thomas is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for July, 2025!
Avila Home Care is excited to announce that our Caregiver of the Month for July 2025 is Jestina Thomas! Jestina was selected for her reliability, strong work ethic, and deep knowledge of care practices. She consistently shows perseverance, especially when working with complex or challenging cases, and remains calm and steady under pressure. Her dependability and professionalism make her a truly valued member of the Avila team. Avila Nurse Debbie Foreman shares, “Jestina is a hardworking, conscientious, gentle-spirited caregiver who is adaptable to a client’s changing needs. She is dependable and cares for the whole person—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She is fully present when with her clients.” We applaud Jestina, and we are very proud to have her on Avila’s Caregiving team!
Aging in Place Doesn’t Have to Mean Staying in Place
“Aging in place” means staying in the home we love with the assistance that keeps us healthy and safe. The right planning and the right help allow our loved ones to maintain their independence and provides family and friends with the peace of mind that their senior is safe and content. According to a study…
Working with a Loved One Who Has Dementia
Dementia is a debilitating disease, which can cause memory loss, confusion, distress and an inability to perform daily tasks. While the disease poses difficult and stressful challenges for patient and caregiver alike, there are ways to help make your loved one feel safe and maintain their dignity. Here, the caregiving professionals at Avila Homecare describe…
Hospice and Palliative Care Resources in Maryland
Hospice care empowers an individual to live their last season of life to the fullest, and on their own terms surrounded by those they love. Avila Home Care supports hospice care patients through our partnership with Gilchrist– in fact, about 1/3 of Avila’s clients are receiving hospice care. Avila also sponsors the vital advocacy…