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!
How Yoga and Meditation Can Boost Elder Health and Wellness
Yoga and meditation has positive impacts on people of all ages, and some of these aspects are specifically beneficial for the elderly. Here, the home care and aging in place specialists at Avila Home Care explain how yoga and meditation can boost elder health and wellness. Improving Balance and Stability One of the biggest risks…
Lillian Ochieng is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for September, 2023!
Avila Home Care is thrilled to announce that Lillian Ochieng is our Caregiver of the Month for September! Lillian is a very dedicated Caregiver- her attention to detail and reliability are commendable. Her clients often comment that Lillian’s work ethic is incredible. We are thankful for Lillian, and we congratulate her on this award!
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),…