Posts Tagged ‘aging in place’
How 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 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 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…
Read MoreRelaxing Activities You Can Do During Social Distancing for a Weekend Well-Spent
In the midst of fighting COVID-19 as a nation and world, it’s important now more than ever to prioritize your health and wellbeing, focus on hygiene best practices and stay at home. However, social distancing efforts, while effective, are not without their drawbacks. Making plans with friends and family is hindered due to social distancing,…
Read MoreThe Link Between Menopause and Alzheimer’s: An Overview
It can be startling to hear that, by the age of 65, 1 in 5 women have a chance of developing Alzheimer’s, and menopause is actually a potential link. Here, the home care providers at Avila Home Care discuss the connection between menopause and Alzheimer’s, and how you can take preventative measures to preserve your…
Read MoreHuman Clinical Trials of New Therapy To Treat Parkinson’s Disease to Begin in 2020
Parkinson’s disease has continuously plagued the elderly community and, thus far, there has not been any known cure. However, The University of Queensland has developed a new form of therapy that has halted the development of Parkinson’s disease in multiple animals, and promising human clinical trials are planned for the future. The home care…
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 MoreGetting Seniors Aging in Place on Board with Technology
The home care providers at Avila Home Care describe methods and benefits of using technology in aging in place homes. There are many factors that one must consider regarding the safety, security, health, and well-being of a loved one who has decided to age in place. Fortunately, technology continues to evolve, making it easier than…
Read MorePreparing Your Home for Aging in Place
The home care providers at Avila Home Care outline several steps you can take to ensure that your home is a safe and supportive environment for you as you age. According to the Joint Center for Housing Studies, there are five key features that make the homes of seniors aging in place comfortable and safe…
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