Angelman syndrome is caused by a missing or defective gene, typically affecting chromosome 15. If you or your loved one has AS, it is important to know...

Congress first designated November 1983 as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month.  At the time, fewer than 2 million Americans were living with Alzheimer’s; since then, that number has more than doubled.  Each November, we recognize the 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease and honor the more than 15.4 million caregivers, families and friends who… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Recognizes National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

Home care and hospice workers provide vital services to Americans who are aged, disabled, and ill. This caring work is performed by more than 2 million nurses, therapists and independent caregivers each year. By providing professional in-home care, home health and hospice providers help preserve the independence and dignity of the ones we love. Home… Continue reading Why Home Care and Hospice Care?

Nearly 40% of adult Americans are caring for a loved one who is disabled, sick or elderly.  Many family caregivers perform complex daily medical tasks for their loved ones, including managing multiple medications, providing intensive wound care, operating life-supporting medical equipment, providing specialized meals and much more. We recognize and support the 90 million family… Continue reading Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month 2013

What is a Stroke? A cerebral vascular accident (CVA) is most commonly referred to as a stroke. It happens when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or severely reduced, therefore depriving brain tissue of oxygen and food. Without treatment, brain cells begin to die within minutes. Stroke Symptoms If you think… Continue reading What is a Stroke? Symptoms, Risk Factors and Treatment Options

Dementia is a broad term that describes a group of symptoms that affect many of the cognitive skills necessary for daily functioning, such as memory, attention, language, perception, judgment or reasoning. It isn’t a specific disease, and many causes of dementia symptoms exist. It has varying degrees of severity, and its causes are often categorized –… Continue reading Dementia: Signs, Symptoms and Risk Factors

Each October, we recognize the vital role that physical therapists and physical therapy assistants play in helping people decrease pain, improve their mobility and restore lost function. Physical therapists provide long-term individualized treatment for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease, Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, developmental delay, spinal injury, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke and much more. Physical therapy is… Continue reading The Vital Role of Physical Therapists

Since 1985, Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been recognized across the United States and around the world. Approximately 1 in 8 (12%) women in the US will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime.  Family members and friends provide vital physical and emotional care to those fighting the disease. Breast cancer is the most commonly… Continue reading What is Breast Cancer? Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

One in almost 700 U.S. babies is born with an extra copy of chromosome 21, the condition known as Down syndrome. This additional genetic material causes the physical traits characteristic of Down syndrome (DS), including low muscle tone, small stature and an upward slant to the eyes.  Down Syndrome Awareness month reminds the world that people with… Continue reading Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Are you, or is someone you care for, newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease?  We are pleased to share that The Neurocommunity Foundation is holding its annual PD 101 class for those who are new to Parkinson’s disease and their families.  Dr. Yvette Bordelon, MD, PHD, a movement disorders specialist and assistant professor at UCLA, will be leading… Continue reading PD 101 Class for the Newly Diagnosed