Before discussing plans, we recommend these aging in place considerations that discuss the different types of needs that the person may have.

Ulcers are a common complication affecting people living with diabetes. Learn what causes diabetic ulcers and how to manage them.

Watch videos showing how to use an Infinity feeding pump, Kangaroo Joey feeding pumps, how to use an enteral backpack, how to bolus feed and more.

Unforeseen events happen. And when it comes to a feeding tube, it is best to be prepared and stay calm. Learn how to handle tube feeding complications.

Now Available: New CAHPS Health Plan Survey Results New results from AHRQ’s CAHPS Health Plan Survey 2018 are now available. AHRQ’s CAHPS Health Plan Survey asks enrollees about their recent experiences with their health plan and medical care. The 2018 Health Plan Survey Database includes 338,869 survey responses submitted for Medicaid, Medicare, and Children’s Health… Continue reading Now Available: New CAHPS Health Plan Survey Results

As we age we tend to need fewer calories while requiring more key nutrients. This paradox can cause complications for seniors if not properly managed.

OASIS is a set of data points used to evaulate HHAs and improve quality of care. Find out how Shield Healthcare can help improve your scores.

Whether you are new to catheterizing or experienced with catheters, you may experience some common catheter problems. Learn how to resolve these issues.

If a doctor has advised you to use foley or external catheters, then you will also need to use urinary bags. Learn how to empty, clean and change your bag.

The body is a complex and remarkable machine, and the dynamic process of wound healing is a great example of how our body’s different systems, along with the proper wound care products, work together to repair and replace devitalized tissues. But how, exactly, does our body heal? When the skin is injured, our body sets into… Continue reading How Wounds Heal: The 4 Main Phases of Wound Healing