Lesser Known Side Effects of a Stroke
According to the CDC, approximately 795,000 people in the United States suffer a stroke every year. Most of these are ischemic strokes, or “brain attacks”, in Read More »
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Caregiver of the Month | Laura
Laura is our April Caregiver of the Month. Laura has been with Gentle Shepherd Home Care for 6 years and has taken on many different Read More »
Sharing Caregiving Responsibilities
Caring for an elderly parent can be rewarding and exhausting at the same time and, when you add a chronic illness, the situation becomes even Read More »
Signs of Declining Function in Seniors
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 Read More »
Caregiver of the Month | Dinah
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. Read More »
Incorporating Nutrition Into Seniors’ Diets
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: Read More »
Living and Coping with Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a medical condition that causes the bones to become brittle or weak, increasing the likelihood of breaks, fractures, and falls. There is no Read More »
Caregiver of the Month | Kerry
Kerry takes on some of GSHC most difficult cases and does so with grace, compassion, and innovated thinking. We can rely on Kerry to always Read More »
8 Activities for Visually Impaired Seniors
According to the United States CDC, approximately 12 million people over the age of 40 are visually impaired. This includes 3 million with corrected and 8 Read More »
Benefits of a Medical Alert System
As reported by the U.S. Census Bureau, 16.9 percent of the U.S. population, or 56 million people, are over the age of 65 and that Read More »
Caregiver of the Month | Angelika C
Angelika C is our caregiver of the month for January 2023. Angelika hit the ground running with Gentle Shepherd and immediately surpassed expectations. She is Read More »
Quick and Easy Heart-Healthy Snacks
No matter your age, it’s important to maintain a healthy diet to support your mental and physical activities. Our Caregivers at Gentle Shepherd Home Care Read More »
