Many seniors take a variety of medications including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and possibly some supplements as well. When a senior requires multiple doses throughout the day, medication management becomes much more important. The proper doses of the right medication must be administered at the right intervals for the senior patient to maintain good health. …
Meet our May Caregiver of the Month, RaeAnn! RaeAnn LaFramboise, has worked with us, at Gentle Shepherd Home Care, since July 2019. When asked why she loves what she does, she shared: “I’ve always enjoyed taking care of older people. I make every effort to give them respect and the dignity they deserve. I see …
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur more frequently with seniors than any other demographic, with people over 75 more likely to experience a TBI resulting in hospitalization or death. The highest mortality rates belong to seniors, partly because they are the most vulnerable to falls with serious head injury. Followup care for seniors with a TBI …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
Parkinson’s disease is a brain and body disorder that can affect some men and women at later stages in their lives. Even individuals with the best possible in home senior care in Colorado Springs may receive a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. Most individuals with elderly care needs and their families learn to adapt to this disease’s …
Meet our March Caregiver of the Month, Judy! – Judy has been working Gentle Shepherd Home Care for nearly two years and is extremely dedicated to her clients. She goes above and beyond every single day. Her clients say they don’t know what they would do without her because she knows them better than they …
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative neurological disorder most commonly affecting adults over 40 years old. The primary indicator is difficulties with movement, caused by a loss of dopamine. Dopamine is a naturally produced chemical in the brain responsible for smooth, coordinated bodily movements. It is produced in the area of the brain referred to as the …
Some people use the terms palliative care and hospice care interchangeably, but there are some distinctions between the two though both provide comfort treatment. Palliative care is typically provided to people with a serious illness, who still desire life-extending treatment or services such as Physical or Occupational Therapy. Hospice care is provided to those with …
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