Caregiver of the Month | Debra Todd

Our Caregiver of the Month, for July 2022, is Debra Todd. She joined Gentle Shepherd Home Care over two years ago. Debra is incredibly dedicated

Chronic Heart Failure

Anyone suffering from chronic heart failure (CHF) in Colorado Springs is likely to need assistance for managing fatigue, shortness of breath, general weakness, numbness of

Caregiver of the Month | Rene Minjarez

“What I enjoy most about working at Gentle Shepherd are the owners, the office staff and the wonderful clients I am privileged to see each

Prevent Dementia Patients from Wandering

If you know someone with dementia, you should also know about the possibility of them wandering away from home. Wandering puts a disoriented elderly person

Caring for Seniors with Diabetes

Approximately 12 million Americans have diabetes, the majority aged 65 and above. Diabetes generally leads to a greater risk of early mortality, lower quality of

Medication Management for Seniors

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

Caregiver of the Month | RaeAnn LaFramboise

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

Caring for Seniors with Traumatic Brain Injuries

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

Caring for Seniors with COPD

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