Carol's story about the rewards of caring for her mom with dementia received the most votes (175 in total) from our twelve caregiver finalists.

Registered Dietitian Day was created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to increase the awareness of registered dietitians as the indispensable providers of food and nutrition services and to recognize RDs for their commitment to helping people enjoy healthy lives. The role of the Registered Dietitian: •Registered Dietitians are food and nutrition experts who can… Continue reading It’s Registered Dietitian Day!

How would you like to take an active role and make sure your voice is heard in Sacramento?  Here’s the perfect opportunity to learn about pressing issues facing children and youth with special health care needs and do something about it.  Join us for the 10th Annual Health Summit and Legislative Day on Tuesday, March 13, 2012… Continue reading Share Your Voice About Children’s Health Care Needs At The Family Voices of California 10th Annual Health Summit

On Denver 9News (NBC) experts on a variety of topics are regularly invited to offer on-air advice on the “9 Line” phones, where viewers call in with questions. As a member of the Colorado Dietetic Association, Shield HealthCare’s very own Registered Dietitian, Elizabeth was invited to return to broadcast on March 8, 2012 to give advice to callers on childhood obesity and… Continue reading Ask The Expert: Shield HealthCare Registered Dietitian To Appear On Colorado 9News

National Nutrition Month® is the perfect time to “get your plate in shape.”  Understanding which foods are healthy choices within each food group is the best way to get started in building a nutritious plate. Fruit Any fruit or 100% fruit juice counts as part of the Fruit Group. Fruits may be fresh, canned, frozen, or dried, and may be… Continue reading National Nutrition Month® | Building A Healthy Plate

Grains The Guideline Consume less than 3 servings per day of refined grains from foods like white bread and white rice. The Recommendations Eat whole wheat bread, brown rice and foods that contain at least 3 grams of fiber per serving. National Nutrition Month® is an annual event created by the Academy of Nutrition and… Continue reading National Nutrition Month® | Grains In Your Diet

March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual event created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association). This year’s theme is “Get Your Plate in Shape.” Get your plate in shape by sticking to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Sodium The Guideline Shoot for less than 2,300 mg of sodium… Continue reading National Nutrition Month® | Sodium Guidelines

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     February 29, 2012 SHIELD HEALTHCARE ANNOUNCES READERS’ CHOICE CONTEST WINNERS Valencia, CA – Shield HealthCare, a leading provider of medical supplies for care at home, is pleased to announce its 1st annual Readers’ Choice Award Winners. Shield HealthCare received a record number of caregiver stories in the 11th annual “What Makes Caregiving… Continue reading Press Release: Shield HealthCare Readers’ Choice Award Winners