Our Hiring Process for the Best Caregivers
If you or a loved one is in need of in-home senior care in Colorado Springs, or its surrounding areas, you should only consider working
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Trusting in Home Senior Caregivers during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for all medical providers, including those caring for seniors in Colorado Springs. Our number one goal, as home caregivers,
Understanding In Home Senior Care Terms
You may have heard many of the following terms before without really knowing what they mean. Below are some of the most commonly used terms
Caregiver of the Month | Cheryl Heller
Cheryl has worked for Gentle Shepherd Home Care for almost two years. During this time, she has demonstrated the highest quality of caregiving skills and
Holiday Gift Guide for Seniors
It can sometimes be difficult to find gift ideas for seniors. You can still be thoughtful about your gifts for you senior loved ones and
The Best of Home Care Employer of Choice for 2021
We are excited to share Gentle Shepherd Home Care was recently awarded the Best of Home Care Employer of Choice for 2021. What does it
Ways to include seniors during the holidays
It’s universal, we all want the senior members of our families to be healthy and happy during the holiday season, and year-round! However, attending to
Caregiver of the Month | Joanne Dewberry
Joanne Dewberry was chosen for our October Caregiver of the Month after we received excellent feedback from one of her clients. Her client shared that
Indoor exercises for the cold, Winter months
The below exercises are only suggestions to stay active during the cold months, when getting outside is difficult. Our first priority is the safety of
Avoiding burnout is vital for caregivers
More than 65 million Americans provide care for an elderly loved one, which is about 29% of our population. Senior caregivers in Colorado Springs and elsewhere,
Why do family caregivers hesitate to hire professional caregivers?
According to Family Care Alliance, in 2015, about 43.5 million caregivers provided unpaid care for a loved one. During the COVID-19 pandemic, that number has only
Understanding Hearing Loss, Its Effects and Your Options
Presbycusis is a term which refers to hearing loss as we age, and in fact 33% of all adults aged 65 and above have some degree of
