Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest Runner Up Spotlight: Congratulations to Eva Kay L. on her winning caregiving story! Eva shared her special memories about connecting with one of her very first clients as a home health care aide. Eva Kay L.’s Story: “I stood at the door and knocked with nervous anticipation. This… Continue reading A Walk Down Memory Lane with a Home Health Care Aide | Shield HealthCare Caregiver Story Contest Winner Spotlight

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“I’m going to stop putting things off, starting tomorrow!” – Sam Levenson, American humorist Each February, we recognize American Heart Month and National Go Red Day®. Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are our nation’s number one killer. American Heart Month was designed to help educate people about their hearts and how to keep them healthy. Heart… Continue reading February Is American Heart Month

What is an Intellectual Disability (ID)? Intellectual disability (ID) is diagnosed when a child (under the age of 18) has significant limitations in two areas: intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. Intellectual functioning refers to a child’s mental capacity in the areas of learning, reasoning, and problem solving. One way to measure intellectual functioning is through… Continue reading Intellectual Disability: Causes, Signs and Treatment

What is Autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of complex neurodevelopment disorders that affect social interaction, communication and behavior. The terms “Asperger’s syndrome,” “pervasive developmental disorders(PDD),” “Rett syndrome” and the more commonly known “autistic disorder” all fall under the autism spectrum disorder umbrella, which is now believed to affect 1 in every 68 children.… Continue reading What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Congratulations to JoAnn G. of Pueblo, Colorado on her winning caregiver story: "I have been a nurse for 41 years and a nurse's aide prior and it would...

Congratulations to Danny and Kathy M. of Abilene, Texas on their winning caregiving story about life with their adopted son.

Josie shared her inspirational journey caring for her son, one of her triplets born with special medical needs and plans on going to Disneyland with her

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           December 18, 2013 SHIELD HEALTHCARE ANNOUNCES CAREGIVER STORY CONTEST WINNERS Valencia, CA – Shield HealthCare, a leading provider of medical supplies for care at home, is pleased to announce the winners of… Continue reading Press Release | Shield HealthCare Announces 2013 Caregiver Story Contest Winners

Flu Symptoms Influenza – or “the flu” – develops when a flu virus infects the respiratory system, including your nose, throat, bronchial tubes, and possibly the lungs. Primary symptoms of flu are fever, fatigue, body aches, chills, headache, sore throat, and cough. The cough is a bronchial tube irritation and is generally not productive; you’re… Continue reading Flu Season: Treatment, Prevention, and When to Seek Medical Care