Caring for Seniors with COPD

Home Care, Illness and Disease / By Gentle Shepherd Home Care

Millions of Americans suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and many more cases go undiagnosed every year due to the lack of awareness of COPD symptoms. Many people mistake their symptoms for other conditions, causing COPD to be overlooked. COPD is not a single medical condition, but instead is comprised of several different lung Read More »

Are you ready to move your aging parent into your home?

Home Care / By Gentle Shepherd Home Care

The time may come when you consider moving an aging parent, or aging parents, into your home. The reasons may vary, from easing financial burdens to providing care and assistance. Before you make the move, consider these questions: How long is this arrangement for? How will meals be handled? Who will help-out when I must leave Read More »

Caregiver of the Month | Lydiah Kimaru

Caregiver of the Month, Caregivers / By Gentle Shepherd Home Care

Meet our April Caregiver of the Month, Judy! – Lydiah Kimaru has been with Gentle Shepherd for 2 ½ years. When asked why she does what she does, she replied… “I live by Colossians 3:23-24 that says, Since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward, it is the Read More »