Join Shield HealthCare, families, friends and health professionals at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center’s Roll Around The Ranch Stroke Health and Wellness Fair.  There will be fun for all ages including music, entertainment and a health fair in honor of National Stroke Awareness Month.  Run, walk or roll in the 1K, 5K or Kids Fun Run at a physical ability level that’s… Continue reading Roll Around The Ranch Stroke Health & Wellness Fair 5/19/12

Story Submitted to Shield HealthCare’s Annual Caregiver Story Contest: “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” | 2012 Story by Carmella A., LVN “My story began over thirty years ago when in the prime of my teenage years, I was hospitalized for a brain aneurysm that took me and my family by surprise. At the time I was… Continue reading A Brain Aneurysm Changed My Life

Coping after ostomy surgery is understandably a major adjustment for both the ostomate and the caregiver. Use these tips to help adjust!

Shield HealthCare is pleased to announce the addition of Hollister Wound Care products, in an effort to better serve the needs of customers with the latest advancements in wound care technology. The Hollister wound care product line offered by Shield HealthCare includes foam, hydrocolloid, calcium alginate, hydrogel and contact layer dressings. Hollister wound products are… Continue reading Hollister Wound Care Products Now Available at Shield HealthCare

Join Shield HealthCare Texas at the Alzheimer’s Association 2nd Annual Hispanic Caregiver Seminar, featuring Manny Najera. Manny is a former Texas State Representative from El Paso, a member of the board of directors for the national Alzheimer’s Association and a member of its Early-Stage Advisory Committee. Please note, this is a Spanish only seminar. When:  Friday, May 11,… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Texas Supports The 2012 Hispanic Caregiver Seminar

Each May, the brain tumor community steps up its efforts to raise awareness, educate people about the disease, raise funds and empower everyone affected by brain tumors. According to the National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS), there are over 600,000 people in the US living with a primary brain tumor diagnosis. More than 60,000 adults and children… Continue reading Brain Tumor Awareness Month

When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, many questions come to mind. It can be overwhelming to get all the answers from your healthcare professional all at once. Online resources for families and caregivers are a convenient way to become fully informed about Alzheimer’s Disease and find needed support.  We’d like to share this  informative video from aboutalz.org  that… Continue reading How Alzheimer’s Disease Affects The Brain