Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest Runner Up Spotlight: Congratulations to Yahtil W. on her winning caregiving story! GIVING BACK “When my stepfather was diagnosed with terminal cancer, I knew I needed to be with my mother during those last months.  I took time off work and helped her as she attempted to care for the… Continue reading Caring For Mom: A Daughter Gives Back Through Caregiving

Transform hum-drum meals by intensifying the flavors of healthy foods. Flavorful food can be yours by incorporating herbs, spices, vinegars and more.

Shield HealthCare Registered Dietitians provide education, assess nutrition status and troubleshoot feeding issues to keep patients healthy at home.

All registered dietitians are nutritionists – but not all nutritionists are registered dietitians! The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recently determined that those who hold the credential of registered dietitian (RD) may optionally use the title registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) instead. The two credentials have identical meanings. RDs and RDNs are your go-to experts for… Continue reading What is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist?

Tired of the same old foods? Spice up your relationship with healthy foods by adding new ingredients to make taste and nutrition come together.

Stay tuned to our upcoming events with the Shield HealthCare monthly newsletter! This March we are recognizing: National Nutrition Month® 2014 Why do you choose the foods you eat? If you’re like most people, taste wins out over health, social and emotional factors. This month and all year long, “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right,” and… Continue reading Shield HealthCare March 2014 Newsletter

This MS Awareness Week (March 3-9, 2014) and throughout the month of March, Shield HealthCare will be celebrating MS Awareness month by helping to raise the public’s awareness of Multiple Sclerosis. What is National MS Education and Awareness Month™? The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MSF) and other MS-affiliated groups celebrate National MS Education and Awareness Month®… Continue reading Celebrating MS Awareness Week and National MS Awareness Month