Miya is a phenomenal caregiver. She cares for many of our most acute clients. She continuously goes above and beyond to ensure her clients get every ounce of tailored care they deserve. Miya will jump in wherever and whenever needed to help clients in need. Miya’s clients refer to her as their “angel”. When asked …
Most of us regard our parents as bastions of strength who are always there in time of need. However, as parents age, the situation reverses, and they may need our assistance to deal with issues such as finances, health treatments, elderly care, estate planning, and other concerns. Often it is up to you to approach …
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According to the CDC, over 13% of seniors who receive home health care suffer from major depression. The risk is compounded by chronic medical or health issues, like cancer or heart disease. So, what can we do to reduce depression among seniors? Depression in Seniors The first step is to recognize that there is an issue, which …
Carmen Romero-Lee is our Caregiver of the Month for November 2022. Carmen recently played a pivotal role in an emergency situation with a client.The client’s family shared this message of appreciation for Carmen! I would like to thank Gentle Shepherd Home Care for providing my mom and sister with great in-home care. Carmen is providing exceptional …
There are many benefits to downsizing for seniors, from less space to maintain to fewer areas to clean. But when the holidays hit, especially for the first time since the move, it can be a challenge to re-evaluate your decorating routines to accommodate a smaller space. Whether you care for an aging parent or you …
Research has proven that babies need an average of 16 to 20 hours of sleep per day. As we age, this decreases dramatically. Most adults- even seniors- need an average of 7 to 9 hours of rest. While the amount of sleep we need does not change, the quality does. There are several things that …
Daisy Kipkebut is our October Caregiver of the Month. Lisa joined us at Gentle Shepherd Home Care in 2017. She is reliable, dedicated and loving to her clients. “I enjoy working for Gentle Shepherd because it allows me to give back to the elderly community by providing them with passionate care. My clients are my …
Anyone can experience difficulties using their hands and lose finger dexterity, but it’s most common among seniors. In fact, one study indicated that hand problems are common among individuals over the age of 50, and even more so over the age of 65. However, increasing hand strength isn’t enough to resolve these issues. One study revealed that …
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These days, more and more seniors are opting to age in place in their own homes. This is possible due to the variety of tools and tech that are available to keep seniors independent. Some of these tools/tech are: Smartphones/tablets Wearable devices GPS-enabled devices Video monitoring systems/services Emergency response devices Video monitoring systems/services Voice-activated devices …
Lisa Avila is our September Caregiver of the Month. Lisa joined us at Gentle Shepherd Home Care in 2020 and her clients love spending time with her and appreciate the kind and thorough care she provides. She helps care for clients in all stages of aging. Thank you Lisa, for everything you do for the …
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