Tips to Protect Yourself from Viruses
In addition to the annual flu virus that infects millions of people worldwide, we now have another serious illness to contend with: Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). With real-time news available at our fingertips, there’s an overload of information that can serve to confuse, rather than…
3 Signs It’s Time for Long Term Care
When you provide at-home care for an aging loved one, you become very familiar with his or her condition. When something is not quite right, you’re likely the first one to notice but is it a warning sign? The following indicators could mean it’s time for a long-term care facility. Lack of Order While not…
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
** Event Canceled ** Bring Your Family to See the Easter Bunny! Join us Saturday, April 4, 2020 in the Main Dining Room at Avon Health Center for our “Breakfast with the Easter Bunny” Event! Enjoy carnival games and refreshments, as well as: Pictures with the Easter Bunny Easter Egg Hunt Raffle Prizes Event Details…
Is High Blood Pressure a Dementia Risk Factor?
Routine medical checkups include a blood pressure reading. While it’s often measured to determine a patient’s risk for heart complications, blood pressure may also be an indicator of cognitive decline. New research conducted at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine reveals your diastolic blood pressure number could be linked to dementia. What Is…