Posts by Avila
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…
Read MoreBest Practices to Avoid Slipping and Falling on Ice
As the cold weather arrives this winter, it may become more difficult for seniors to be mobile outdoors. Hazardous conditions such as snow and ice can increase the chance of falls for seniors who venture outside and lead to serious injury. Here, the home care providers at Avila Home Care discuss tips on preventing…
Read MoreThe Best Winter Activities That Seniors Can Enjoy
As you or your loved one ages, it can be difficult to find outdoor activities to enjoy as the weather gets colder. However, there are many relaxing and seasonal winter activities that can be fun for you and the whole family. Here, the home care providers at Avila Home Care explore many fun winter…
Read MoreExercises for Seniors to Stay Healthy and Fit
As you age, maintaining a consistent exercise routine can become more difficult, and your mobility may become limited. Establishing an exercise plan to stay healthy and fit as a senior can prevent potential health issues and even improve your mood and wellbeing. Here, the home care providers at Avila Home Care outline exercises to…
Read MoreAging in Place in an Apartment
Independent apartment living offers many benefits such as less upkeep, easier mobility and easier access to neighbors and socializing opportunities. Aging in place in an apartment can relieve social and financial stress. Here, the home care providers at Avila Home Care discuss apartment living as a senior, and what one should look for when researching…
Read MoreBest Practices When Cooking for One
Cooking for one may seem like it is not worth the effort. The time and money many individuals associate with cooking for one may steer them away from making home-cooked meals and towards eating out instead. While cooking for one may require additional planning ahead of time, there are many benefits to picking up this…
Read MoreMedication Management: How Avila Can Help
As you age, the likelihood that you will be prescribed multiple medications for certain age-related or other conditions increases. Managing several medications at one time can be difficult, and it can be confusing to know how the interactions between different medications can affect your health. Here, the home care specialists at Avila Home Care…
Read MoreWhat to Know When Using Supplemental Oxygen
Supplemental oxygen, also known as oxygen therapy, is a form of therapy prescribed by a physician to aid in the treatment of certain medical conditions. Supplemental oxygen can help alleviate the pain and stress that comes with many breathing problems and support vital bodily functions. Here, the home care professionals at Avila Home care discuss…
Read MoreWhat is Memory Care?
When a beloved parent has Alzheimer’s or dementia, they require specialized care from experienced professionals. However, this care does not have to be provided in a nursing home or other elder care facility. Here, the memory care professionals at Avila Home Care discuss how memory care can be provided in the comfort of one’s home.…
Read MoreAging in Place and Owning a Pet
As you age, it can become harder to stay social and active. Decreased mobility and independence can be frustrating for seniors and lead to loneliness, isolation and even depression. However, studies have shown that owning a pet as a senior can provide both mental and physical health benefits. Here, the home care professionals at Avila…
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