by Tasha Beauchamp | Sep 24, 2018 | Family Caregiving
Alcohol use is on the rise among older adults. And it’s not easy to spot. Many of the signs resemble common problems of aging. And who wants to think that when Mom stumbles, for instance, it might be because of drink?! There’s a lot of shame associated...
by Tasha Beauchamp | Sep 17, 2018 | Family Caregiving
If remaining independent is a goal for your older relative, bringing some balance to his or her life is essential—balance exercise, that is. All it takes is short but consistent focus for Mom or Dad to significantly reduce the chance of a fall. In one study, two...
by Lynette | Sep 13, 2018 | News
Gentle Shepherd is still following the progression of Hurricane Florence and continue to prepare to meet any patient needs that may arise in the next few days. While it appears that the threat may be diminishing, this hurricane has been quite unpredictable. We urge...
by Lynette | Sep 11, 2018 | News
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by Lynette | Sep 10, 2018 | News
The National Hurricane Center is advising the mid-Atlantic region to monitor the progress of Florence. Gentle Shepherd Hospice leadership met this morning and activated our emergency preparedness plan. Now a category 4 hurricane, Florence is expected to make landfall...
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