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
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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
Interaction with others is connected to mental health
It has long been known that interaction for seniors is a great way to stay mentally alert and to lengthen their life. New research shows
What does a fall really mean for Seniors?
When a senior slips and falls in the home, it can be a minor event from which he/she quickly recovers, or it can be a
Home Modifications to Help You Age in Place
Approximately 90% of all seniors prefer staying in familiar surroundings in their later years. It may be necessary to employ in-home senior care to manage tasks
Things you should tell the executor of your estate
If you’ve created a will and have chosen an executor for your estate, you’re in pretty good shape with regard to preparations for your departure.
