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

Join Together For Better Care On February 28th we recognize Rare Disease Day across the United States and around the world.  In the United States, a rare disease is defined as a disease that affects less than 200,000 people.  There are nearly 7,000 rare diseases and disorders in the U.S. Rare diseases affect approximately 30 million Americans,… Continue reading Recognizing Rare Disease Day

More than 90 million dedicated family caregivers in the U.S. are providing in-home care for a family member or friend who is disabled, sick or elderly. For those shouldering the role of family caregiver, resources and information can be a lifeline during a stressful time. The Family Caregiver Alliance has complied a wealth of information… Continue reading Family Caregiver Resources: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

A warm thank you to Addie L. for taking the time to share her thoughtful appreciation and satisfaction as a Shield HealthCare customer… “To Whom It May Concern, I must take this time to express how much I appreciate your service. I have other monthly orders that I need…BUT you are the only one that… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Review | A Focus on Customer Service

Shield HealthCare 2013 “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest | Runner-up Spotlight Congratulations to Tony C. on his winning caregiving story! Tony shared his journey about embracing the gift of a son with special needs. Tony C.’s Story: “On August 16, 1997 my whole world changed. I was the happiest dad in the whole wide world. My… Continue reading Why I Thank God For My Special Son | Shield HealthCare Caregiver Story Contest Winner Spotlight

Shield HealthCare 2013 “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest | Runner-up Spotlight Congratulations to Tamara E. for her winning caregiving story! Read Tamara’s story about how she found her calling through her daughter with cerebral palsy. Tamara E.’s Story: “Caregiving as a career was the furthest thing from my mind when I was in my twenties. When… Continue reading A Mother’s Calling Revealed Through Her Daughter With Cerebral Palsy

Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest Runner Up Spotlight: Congratulations to Eva Kay L. on her winning caregiving story! Eva shared her special memories about connecting with one of her very first clients as a home health care aide. Eva Kay L.’s Story: “I stood at the door and knocked with nervous anticipation. This… Continue reading A Walk Down Memory Lane with a Home Health Care Aide | Shield HealthCare Caregiver Story Contest Winner Spotlight

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“I’m going to stop putting things off, starting tomorrow!” – Sam Levenson, American humorist Each February, we recognize American Heart Month and National Go Red Day®. Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are our nation’s number one killer. American Heart Month was designed to help educate people about their hearts and how to keep them healthy. Heart… Continue reading February Is American Heart Month

What is an Intellectual Disability (ID)? Intellectual disability (ID) is diagnosed when a child (under the age of 18) has significant limitations in two areas: intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. Intellectual functioning refers to a child’s mental capacity in the areas of learning, reasoning, and problem solving. One way to measure intellectual functioning is through… Continue reading Intellectual Disability: Causes, Signs and Treatment