Monthly Archive: September 2018

Over-Schedule

Caregiver Contest Finalist Barbara: Don’t Over-Schedule

When asked what advice she would give to her fellow caregivers, Barbara B. answered with "Don't overschedule yourself or your client." Read on to learn why.

Aimee Sharp
Self-Care

Caregiver Contest Finalist Bridget: Fit Self-Care In

Bridget C. is from Colorado, and was one of forty finalists chosen out of the over 1,000 entries to our “What Advice Would You Give to a Fellow Caregiver?” Contest. You can find our grand prize and runner up winners here. What advice would you give a fellow caregiver? I used to get frustrated, even angry,… Continue reading Caregiver Contest Finalist Bridget: Fit Self-Care In

Aimee Sharp
accessible

Enjoying Accessible National Parks After Spinal Cord Injury

After my SCI, I was worried I'd no longer be able to enjoy the great outdoors. Thankfully, I was wrong. Our national parks are beautiful and accessible.

Arash Bayatmakou
Dementia Patient

Caregiver Contest Finalist Connie: Tips for a Dementia Patient

Connie B. is from Illinois, and was one of forty finalists chosen out of the over 1,000 entries to our “What Advice Would You Give to a Fellow Caregiver?” Contest. You can find our grand prize and runner up winners here. What advice would you give a fellow caregiver? My husband and I were caregivers for… Continue reading Caregiver Contest Finalist Connie: Tips for a Dementia Patient

Aimee Sharp
special needs

The One Word Special Needs Parents Need to Hear More Often

As special needs parents, advocate, independence, and empathy are three vital words to our children’s lives. But I would like to add one more.

Jamie Sumner
Take Time

Caregiver Contest Finalist Cindy: Take Time to Just Sit and Chat

When asked what advice she would give to her fellow caregivers, Cindy F. answered with "Take time to sit and chat." Read on to learn why.

Aimee Sharp
Incontinence Guide

Introducing Our Free Living Well with Incontinence Guide

We are pleased to announce our Living Well with Incontinence guide. This updated resource includes answers to frequently asked questions about incontinence.

Aimee Sharp
Support Groups

Caregiver Contest Finalist Ramona: Support Groups

When asked what advice she would give to her fellow caregivers, Ramona O. answered with "attend support groups." Read on to learn why.

Aimee Sharp

Be Prepared for OASIS-D: Effective January 2019

OASIS is a set of data points used to evaulate HHAs and improve quality of care. Find out how Shield Healthcare can help improve your scores.

Sarah Sanchez, NDTR
You Are Enough

Caregiver Contest Finalist Jodie: You Are Enough

When asked what advice she would give to caregivers, Jodie answered with "You are enough." Read on the learn why she wants caregivers to know that.

Aimee Sharp
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