Caregiver Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest Story by Gloria V. “My husband and I are both caring for his elderly parents who now live with us. My mother-in-law has numerous health issues, including dementia, diabetes and congestive heart failure. My father-in-law has advanced Alzheimer’s. They have been with us for… Continue reading Bringing Mom and Dad Home: Rewards of Caring For Elderly Parents

Caregiver Story Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Contest Winner, 2006 Winning story by Jill R. “Watching a child realize for the first time that their lives were forever changed because of one simple act of love is the most rewarding experience I can think of. In an instant my life was forever… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Caregiver Spotlight: Former Orphan Dedicates Her Life To Fostering & Adopting Children

Caregiver Story Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest Story by Joyce L., Caregiver to her mom with Alzheimer’s disease “My name is Joyce and I am blessed to be a caregiver for my mother for the past ten years. My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 1997 and most likely… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Spotlight On Alzheimer’s Caregivers: A Daughter’s Story

Family caregiving is a way of life for more and more Americans in today’s day and age. Caregivers are faced with the challenging task of providing financial and personal support to ailing loved ones and many are bringing them into their homes for various reasons. While caring for elderly parents is rewarding and enriching, it is emotionally,… Continue reading Oprah’s OWN Network Seeking Caregivers of Elderly Parents To Film “A Day in the Life”

Caregiver Story Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest Written by Thomas K. “I am the father of Alfonso, a 6-year-old boy who was diagnosed with autism when he was two.  I decided to stay at home to help my wife take care of Alfonso, because at the time he was still… Continue reading A Father Shares His Greatest Motivation: Caring for His Son with Autism

Caregiver Story Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest Story by Arthur B. My name is Arthur and I am a single father of three kids. My wife passed away from breast cancer in January 2005. I have a son, age 21 and twin girls, age 16. One of my twin girls,… Continue reading Caring For Chelsea: A Single Dad’s Story

These caregiver training courses took place in 2012. But be sure to check out the site for  Boulder County Area Agency on Aging for current information. Boulder County Area Agency on Aging is offering summer training courses for family caregivers. Courses are starting soon and there’s still time for caregivers to enroll.  Caregiver courses are open to any Boulder County… Continue reading Family Caregiver Training Courses in Colorado

Caregiver Story Winner Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Contest Written by David L., 2003 Contest Winner “From the first moment that I wake up my disabled seven year old daughter each morning to the last moment when I finally switch off her bedroom light each night, I know my job is not only… Continue reading Straight From the Heart: A Caregiving Dad to His Daughter with Special Needs Shares His Rewards

Caregiver Story Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Contest Written by Sandi B. “I have been a professional as well as a family caregiver for the past seven years.  During this time, I have cared for my parents as well as other caregiving clients through an agency. At the present time, I am… Continue reading The Wings of an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

Amber Fernbach is a dedicated mom on a mission. As a mother of two special needs children, her son’s Autism was the catalyst for her mission to educate the community about the characteristics of Autism. In her book Jenna’s Brother Has Autism, Amber highlights the need for understanding in sibling peer groups to help educate those… Continue reading Mom Writes A Book To Educate The Community About Autism