Meet Our Team

The Guilford County office of Home Instead opened its doors in March 2000 and quickly became the leader in the in-home, non-medical care industry in the area. In August 2008, Lee and Patty Aiken purchased the business after the previous owners retired. After many years of working in other businesses, they wanted to do something with their futures that would have a positive impact on the community and felt that Home Instead was the right fit for them. They were excited about Home Instead's mission to change the face of aging by enhancing seniors' lives to remain as independent as possible in their home, for as long as possible. They are both proud of all the staff at Home Instead and continue to strive to be the best in reliable, trustworthy, and quality home care for their clients and meaningful jobs for their staff. 

sheila.sheffield@homeinstead.com 

As Director of Client Services, Sheila builds trustworthy relationships and ensures that meeting the needs of the clients and their families are a priority.  As a former business owner, she brings significant experience in both client relations and business acumen to her role.  In her spare time Sheila has been a longstanding volunteer in both her church and community.

lauren.chase@homeinstead.com

Lauren is proud to serve the Senior community of Guilford County as our Care Consultant and Community Liaison. She is dedicated to connecting families and their loved ones with the care that they need to stay in the place that they love most. Lauren attended Endicott College in Massachusetts, following which she spent almost 20 years in Marketing and Business Development in a variety of industries. She discovered her passion for Home Care while assisting her family in planning and arranging care for her grandparents.

Pursuing her desire to serve the Senior population, Lauren entered the Home Care field in Vermont in 2016 as a Care Coordinator and Community Liaison. Her genuine caring and empathy led her to develop many lasting relationships with clients and their families as well as others who serve the Senior population. She was actively involved in coordinating her agency’s sponsorship of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s along with other community activities including volunteering at a Senior Living Community.

Desiring to be closer to family, Lauren relocated to Greensboro in 2020 with her husband and son. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys cooking, reading, art and outdoor adventures with family and friends.