What is Spina Bifida? Spina Bifida is a series of birth defects that occur when the embryonic neural tube that will eventually develop into the baby’s brain

Shield Healthcare is pleased to announce our Gold Sponsorship for Denver Senior Law Day 2014! This educational seminar is FREE to seniors, their families...

With the blazing days of summer upon us, it’s important to stay alert to the hidden dangers of warmer weather. Seniors and sun can mix, but with caution.

One thing all people with aphasia have in common is difficulty communicating. Work on improving your communication with these 9 aphasia communication tips.

Getting a handle on a loved one's incontinence may seem overwhelming, even for experienced caregivers. See these 4 helpful hints for managing incontinence.

May is American Stroke Month. Up to 80% of strokes are preventable, yet more than half of Americans don’t know if they are at risk. See these warning signs:

Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month April is Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Awareness Month. More than one million Americans currently live with Parkinson’s disease, and 50,000-60,000 new cases of PD are diagnosed in the U.S. every year. Although there is currently no known cure, there is hope. For people with PD, there are individualized treatment options that help… Continue reading Parkinson’s Disease: Signs, Symptoms and Caregiver Resources

Caregiver Story Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest Story shared by Terry  M… The Rewards of Caregiving for my Mother “In 1952, my single mother left the security of her family in a small town in West Virginia and moved 2400 miles to save the life of one of her five small children. … Continue reading “Take Joy in the Small Things” A Daughter Shares Her Story About Caring for Her Mother with Dementia

Shield HealthCare Celebrates National Autism Awareness Month Each April, we celebrate National Autism Awareness Month. National Autism Awareness Month gives us the opportunity – along with the American autism community and more than 100 organizations nationwide – to help educate the public about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism currently affects more than 1.5 million people in the United States.… Continue reading National Autism Awareness Month | April 2014

Family caregivers understand how stressful and tiring caregiving can sometimes be. Respite care – from small breaks to all-day care – can provide much-needed opportunities for caregiver relief and rejuvenation. Respite care options range from casual, informal agreements with friends and neighbors to in-home professional services or day services at a facility. Caring.com explains the… Continue reading Caregiving Help: 8 Respite Care Options for Family Caregivers