The elderly are at increased risk for dehydration. Be aware of the risk factors for dehydration in the elderly and complications of this condition.

Shield HealthCare is honored to be the March 2013 Hospitality Sponsor for Leeza’s Care Connection: The Place for Caregivers. Caregivers in the Los Angeles area are welcome to participate in Leeza’s Care Connection’s free support group meetings and informational classes designed to encourage, enlighten and build confidence. About Leeza’s Care Connection: Leeza’s Care Connection (LCC) is a… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Sponsors Leeza’s Care Connection | March 2013 Caregiver Events Calendar

Congratulations, Abigail D., LVN and thank you for making a difference in the lives of children with special medical needs. Read her winning story.

2nd Annual Readers' Choice Contest Winner Spotlight | "What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?" Story by Alice R., Caregiver for her grandkids with autism.

Shield HealthCare 2012 “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest | Runner-up Spotlight Winning story by Teresea G., Caregiver for her son with special needs “Hello, my name is Teresea and I am a caregiver to my son Caleb. He is 10 years old and is totally dependent on us for all of his daily needs.… Continue reading Texas Mom Shares The Rewards Of Caring For Her Son With Special Needs

Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest | Winner Spotlight Story by Lawanda H., Contest Runner-up “My daughter Shakayla was born 3 months premature on January 22, 1991. She weighed only 1 pound 3 ounces. Her skin was transparent, she was hooked to multiple monitors, and her cries made no sound. She was too… Continue reading Shakayla’s Smile Says It All – Shield HealthCare Story Contest Winner Spotlight

Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest 2012 | Runner-up Spotlight Story by Jesse R. in Illinois, caregiver for his mom with Multiple Sclerosis “When we were children, we looked up to heroes. We wanted to become them, to do as they did because they did what was right. Then we grew up and… Continue reading A Caregiving Superhero Shares The Rewards of Caring For His Mom With Multiple Sclerosis

Winning story by Evangelina G., Caregiver for her mother with Alzheimer’s disease Shield HealthCare 12th Annual “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest | Grand Prize Winner Spotlight “Hi, my name is Eva and I want to share with you a little about how fulfilling and satisfying it has been to be a full-time caregiver or as I like… Continue reading When the Clock Stands Still: Caring for Mom with Alzheimer’s

Shield HealthCare 12th Annual “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest | Grand Prize Winner Spotlight Story by Mysti K., Caregiver for her daughter with Angelman Syndrome “It’s four a.m. and something awakens me from my sleep. I don’t hear anything, but I have this feeling that something is not right. I sleepily walk to each of my… Continue reading Caring For A Child With Angelman Syndrome: A Mother’s Story

Do You Hear What I Hear? By Gary Barg | Editor-in-Chief, Today’s Caregiver magazine For any professional or family caregiver, hearing loss has become an increasingly important healthcare issue. The nation’s 79 million baby boomers began turning age 65 last year and as we age, the senses become less reliable with some of the most… Continue reading Today’s Caregiver Magazine Hosts Free Webinar on Hearing Health | 1/10/2013