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Avila Home Care Receives Best of Home Care® Provider of Choice Award for the Sixth Year in a Row!
Baltimore – Avila Home Care announced today that for the sixth year in a row, it has received the prestigious Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award from Home Care Pulse. The Provider of Choice Award is granted only to nationally top-ranking home care providers, based upon client satisfaction scores gathered by Home Care Pulse, an independent…
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Meet Lisa Erdman,
Client Services Manager at Avila Home Care!
Lisa has a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Towson University, and for over 10 years she worked in assisted living in Baltimore City at every level- human resources, compliance, hiring, training and managing caregiver and client relationships. She met Avila’s Founder and CEO Danny O’Brien through Grace Fellowship Church, and was impressed by…
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 MoreTop COVID-19 Scams for the Elderly to Avoid
Unfortunately, in the midst of a global crisis caused by the novel coronavirus, many scammers have found an opportunity to target the elderly community. The home care professionals at Avila Home Care want you to stay proactive about protecting yourself from hackers, scammers and other threats. Here are a few of the top COVID-19 scams…
Read MoreAvila Home Care is Remaining Proactive About Preventing the Spread of the Novel Coronavirus
Dear Avila Clients and Family Members, Avila Home Care has been consulting with Maryland State and local officials, as well as our medical partners LifeBridge Health Partners, GBMC Health and Gilchrist, to ensure that our clients and their families, and Avila’s caregivers and office staff, are kept up to date about the latest developments…
Read MoreTips for Staying Healthy During the Winter Months
Winter can be a wonderful time to enjoy staying in by the fire, watching your favorite movies and enjoying comfort foods. With the joy and beauty of winter, however, comes the looming risk of germs and illness. Here, the home care providers at Avila Home Care discuss helpful tips to keep you healthy and…
Read MoreHow 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 MoreDecluttering Your Home as a Senior
As a senior, it is important for your home to be a safe, welcoming sanctuary for you to relax and feel protected. When clutter builds up in your home, it not only increases feelings of stress and anxiety, but it adds an element of danger to seniors with vision or mobility issues. Here, the aging…
Read MoreStudy 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…
Read MoreHair Care Tips for Seniors
While we often think of self-care from the perspective of health and physical wellness, a major part of self-care involves taking steps to look and feel your best, whether through your clothes, skincare, makeup or hair care. Here, the caregivers at Avila Home Care discuss hair care tips that every senior should know to keep…
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