By Karen M. Wyatt, M.D., for The Huffington Post The National Alliance for Caregiving estimates that each year 65.7 million Americans, or 29% of the adult population, provide care for an ill or disabled relative in their home. Furthermore, these family caregivers spend an average of 20 hours per week fulfilling the needs of their loved ones,… Continue reading Tips for Staying Healthy While Being a Caregiver for Someone Else

A day in the life of Kumaka is full of adventure and limitless activity. Although he was born with Spina Bifida, “I am not different from any other kid."

Given how healthcare is changing to encourage aging in place, chances are that you either know a home care worker, or you know someone who benefits directly from a home care worker. As the baby boomers age, the home care industry is growing. Home care helpers are part of the overall “Care Team” that assists… Continue reading National Home Care & Hospice Month

National Family Caregivers Month has arrived again, and we're so happy to see it! We love to celebrate the family caregivers out there, providing support.

Shield HealthCare's 2014 Caregiver Story Contest is underway. What makes caregiving rewarding? We invite you to share your story at Shieldhealthcare.com...

Shield HealthCare's 14th Annual Caregiver Story Contest Begins 9/8/14! Shield HealthCare recognizes the dedication and daily challenges of caregivers.

Updated September 10, 2021 September is National Preparedness Month! Make sure you’re prepared for anything with these steps: Be informed. Find out about which types of disasters, including natural, technological and home fires are likely to occur in your area. Be on the alert for wireless emergency alert text messages on your cell phone. For… Continue reading Emergency Preparedness Tips

"After my mother died, my I brought my father, who suffered from Parkinsons, to live with me in Arizona. When he started having difficulty remembering... 

"What makes caregiving rewarding? The joy of being alive each day and seeing my husband healthy. In 2006 my husband (Joe) was told he had bladder cancer...

Why Vaccinate? Vaccines are an important step in protecting our loved ones and ourselves against serious, and sometimes deadly, diseases. From babies and young children to adults and the elderly, immunizations are a shared responsibility throughout our lifetime that protect the most vulnerable and fragile among us. It can be easy to brush off the risk… Continue reading August is National Immunization Awareness Month