Getting a flu vaccine doesn't just protect you - it may also help seniors in your community. New research shows that Flu vaccines help shield seniors by...

Telephone scam prevention for seniors is becoming a critical issue in today's society, as senior citizens are often a prime target for....

 lt's the 15th anniversary of Shield HealthCare's annual caregiver story contest on "What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?" Caregivers are welcome to...

In this personal tale from one of our article writers, Aimee tells us about her experience with her own grandfather and fall prevention.

Heat exhaustion is the condition caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures. Use these tips to avoid elderly heat exhaustion.

This year Shield HealthCare is offering a video component to our Caregiver Contest for the first time. We look forward to your videos! Please keep in mind that we are only accepting videos that are hosted on YouTube’s platform, and the entry dates are September 7th through November 30th, 2015. Creating an Account Since YouTube… Continue reading How to Upload a Video to YouTube to Enter Our Caregiver Story Contest

Special thanks to Amy H. for sharing her beautiful caregiver story. "Caregiving comes naturally to caregivers. The actions can be taught, but not the...

Here are five helpful tips for the working caregiver for managing stress and well-being while still remaining engaged both at work and at home.

“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?