Signs of Declining Function in Seniors

Health and Safety, Home Care, Mental Health / By Gentle Shepherd Home Care

Signs of Functional Decline in Seniors Medical experts define functional decline as a reduced ability to conduct self-care activities of daily living due to a decrease in cognitive and/or physical functioning. This often starts slowly in your 40s and 50s and then picks up speed in your 60s. Unfortunately, since it is so gradual, it often goes Read More »

Caregiver of the Month | Dinah

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

Dinah S. is our caregiver of the month for March. Since her first day, Dinah has been a crucial caregiver for Gentle Shepherd Home Care. Dinah will go anywhere and help anyone she can, most times at moment’s notice. Dinah has provided her long-term client with the highest quality of care, with multiple calls from Read More »

Incorporating Nutrition Into Seniors’ Diets

Healthy Diets, Home Care / By Gentle Shepherd Home Care

Help Your Aging Parent Get Proper Nutrition Most people tend to eat less as they get older. This may be due to several reasons, including: Reduced appetite due to a more sedentary lifestyle Difficulty preparing food Side effect of medications they are taking However, even though your senior loved one is not burning as many Read More »