Posts Tagged ‘senior health and wellness’
Gilchrist 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 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 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 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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