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Meet Emily Sullivan,
Director of Nursing at Avila Home Care!
Emily Sullivan, RN, BSN, MEd, brings over 40 years of nursing experience to her role as Director of Nursing at Avila Home Care. Her extensive experience includes working in home care, hospice, doctors’ offices, hospitals and many other health care settings. Emily learned at an early age to care about others from watching her parents,…
Read MoreHow to Prioritize Your Mental Health as a Senior
As a senior, prioritizing mental health is vital to staying healthy. Even simple tasks such as increasing the amount of time you spend outdoors, frequently talking with loved ones and increasing physical activity can help combat feelings of anxiety or depression. Here, the compassionate home care providers at Avila Home Care discuss ways seniors can…
Read MoreMeet 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…
Read MoreAn 80-year-old doctor and longevity expert shares his 5 habits for a longer life: ‘It’s never too late to start’
“At 80, I’ve outlived the average American’s life expectancy. Having spent my 55-year career as a doctor researching longevity, this is what I tell my patients when they ask about my secrets to a longer, healthier life.” Read the full article in CNBC.
Read MoreMeet Danny O’Brien, Founder and CEO of Avila Home Care
Avila Home Care represents the integration of Founder and CEO Danny O’Brien’s professional experiences in senior living, health care and pastoral ministry. For sixteen years, Danny was a senior executive and board member of Erickson Living, one of the nation’s leaders in senior living and health care. At Erickson, he served as Executive Director…
Read MoreHow to Best Prepare Your Home to Suit Your Aging in Place Experience
When seniors make the decision to age in place, it is important their home is suited to fit their lifestyle and needs. In addition, as we all adapt to the pandemic, there are important adjustments the elderly should especially make to prepare their home to be suitable for their extended stay. Here, the home…
Read MoreGilchrist Geriatrician Dr. Jason Black Provides Guidance for Those Visiting Seniors
Avila Home Care’s partnerships with Gilchrist, GBMC Healthcare and LifeBridge Health Partners allow Avila streamlined access to the services of these leading medical institutions should our clients need them. Here’s a link to an interview with some great guidance for visiting with seniors this summer from Gilchrist Geriatrician, Dr. Jason Black on WMAR 2. If…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Maintaining an Active Social Life While Social Distancing
In the midst of the novel coronavirus, leaning on each other for strength and comfort is difficult when individuals must practice social distancing. Lack of social contact is difficult for anyone. While we fight to overcome this pandemic, adapting to new ways of maintaining an active social life can bring hope and comfort in an…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Association Offers Sing-A-Long to Enjoy From Home
Avila Home Care is delighted to share a chance to Sing-A-Long with the Alzheimer’s Association tomorrow, Friday, May 29th at 11am! Plus, almost every Friday the AA will have a fun activity at 11am: Friday, June 5th-Virtual Art Moment at the Walter’s Museum Friday, June 12th- Find Your Rhythm Friday, June 26th- Virtual Walk on…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Aging Offers a Free Telephonic Service to Check on Maryland Seniors
Maryland is the very first state in the country to offer a free telephonic service to check on the older population all across the state. This opt-in telephone service, Senior Call Check, ensures our state’s beloved seniors are regularly checked in on so they can stay safe and their loved ones can have peace of…
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