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Better Hearing and Speech Month: Ashley and SLP Lea
Published May 19, 2023
Happy Better Hearing and Speech Month to Ashley and SLP Lea! Ashley began speech therapy with Lea in 2018 and started with goals such as understanding basic WH questions. She also had difficulty recalling details about her day and relaying events to…
Navigating Medically Fragile Motherhood
Published May 14, 2023
Mollie’s motherhood journey has not been an easy one. At 20 weeks gestation, she learned her pregnancy was high-risk. Her daughter Ivy was delivered by emergency c-section at 36 weeks and taken straight to the NICU. After multiple surgeries, procedu…
5 Ways to Practice Self Care for Your Mental Well-Being
Published May 11, 2023
To commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month, Aveanna wants to emphasize the importance of mental well-being and self-care. Self-care is more than just lighting candles and taking a bubble bath, especially when it comes to protecting our mental he…
Better Hearing and Speech Month: Lucas and SLP Karly
Published May 5, 2023
In celebration of Better Hearing and Speech Month, we are excited to share Lucas and SLP Karly’s story. Lucas joined the Aveanna family in 2020 and has been an all-star since day one. SLP Karly began working with Lucas a year ago. She’s been amazed …
Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month with Jennifer and Landon
Published April 26, 2023
This Autism Acceptance Month, we are honored to share Landon’s story. Landon’s mom, Jennifer, is an Aveanna National Clinical Educator and a fierce advocate for her son and the autism community. “Since Landon’s diagnosis 2 years ago,” Jennifer reca…
5 Spring Activities for Your Senior to Enjoy
Published April 21, 2023
Whether it’s going outdoors, spring cleaning, or creating a homemade bird feeder, nature and sunshine can help our older loved ones celebrate the spring season. These 5 activities provide just a few ideas to try. Create Spring Crafts. Spring is a g…
5 Tips for Seniors to Stay Healthy This Spring
Published April 7, 2023
To observe World Health Day, Aveanna is sharing 5 simple tips to help seniors stay healthy. By starting small and rewarding yourself for these healthy habits, you can make a difference in how healthy you are as you age. These tips can help you find…
The Impact of Water Intake on Senior Health
Published March 20, 2023
A new study published in eBioMedicine suggests that adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, have fewer chronic conditions such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not drink enough fluids. The study used da…
Supporting Your Older Loved One with Low Vision
Published Feb. 28, 2023
Eye diseases like macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma can impact your loved one’s abilities and quality of life. Here is how you can help your loved one with low vision. 1) Take Your Loved One To the Eye Doctor It’s important for your old…
Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week: Winter's Story
Published Feb. 14, 2023
Three-year-old Winter is nonverbal, but she has no problem communicating. Outgoing and bubbly, she loves to play and adores her big brother. But she wasn’t always the active social butterfly she is now. Born with congenital heart disease (CHD), Wint…