“One person caring about another represents life’s greatest value.” – Jim Rohn A caregiver sacrifices many things in order to care for a loved one or patient. Often times a caregiver spends so much time caring for a loved one that they forget to take care of themselves. Caregivers often have limited time away from their… Continue reading How to Cope with Caregiver Depression

There is No “I” in Team The job of a caregiver is often a lonely one; especially when they are thrust into the demanding role unexpectedly, caregivers feel as if they have no assistance when in reality, there are many people available to lend a helping hand. This is where having a care team is… Continue reading What is a Care Team?

In this informative webinar, health care professionals and caregivers will learn about the latest fall risk factors and more.

Preventing falls is a critical issue because accidental falls among older adults can cause serious injury or disability, and they are the leading cause of

According to the National Council on Aging, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury EVERY 14 SECONDS. Many falls are preventable, and it’s important for caregivers to gain an understanding of fall risk factors and home safety tips to avoid this very common mishap. Here are some great educational websites for… Continue reading Fall Prevention: Community and Educational Resources

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Don’t miss our new Caregiver Connections Newsletter with important information from Shield HealthCare! In this issue: •  Feature Article: Finding Time for Yourself •  Nutrition for Busy Caregivers •  Tips to Prevent Caregiver Burnout •  Words of Wisdom •  Featured Caregiver Story: I Feel Like A Rockstar Every Morning Click here to download the Newsletter in PDF format.

Caregiving can be a rewarding but demanding way of life. Sometimes it’s easy for the caregiver to put aside their needs in the process of caring for a loved one or a patient. Without making the time to rest, relax and rejuvenate, the many stresses of caregiving can build up to a point where it’s… Continue reading Tips to Prevent Caregiver Stress and Burnout

It is important to have “me time” in order to refresh and rejuvenate yourself. Here are some tips to create time for yourself.

Family caregivers are very busy people–so busy at times, that important things such as nutrition and adequate sleep often get put on the back burner. Many caregivers often feel overwhelmed and tired and don’t take enough time to eat right. The best way for caregivers to increase their strength and energy levels for their busy… Continue reading Nutrition Tips for Busy Caregivers