In 2020, 41.8 million Americans provided unpaid care to an adult over the age of 50. Many of these caregivers work full-time jobs and have other responsibilities such as caring for children, housework, chores, and volunteer work. Many people find themselves caring for a family member at some point in their lives. Acting as caregiver… Continue reading Resources for Family Caregivers

Shield HealthCare, a leading provider of home-delivered medical supplies, is launching its 21st Annual Caregiver Story Contest! This year, we’re asking caregivers: “How Has Caregiving Inspired You?” Our annual Caregiver Story Contest is an opportunity to honor all those who support and care for loved ones managing chronic medical needs. The contest runs from Nov.… Continue reading Shield HealthCare’s 21st Annual Caregiver Story Contest

By 2030, there will be more than 7 million LGBTQ+ Americans over 65. Like all Americans, many will find themselves in the role of caregiver for a loved one. But they may face some challenges that others do not. Many will be caring for someone who is not a family member. Numerous LGBTQ+ older adults… Continue reading LGBTQ Caregivers: Challenges, Joys and Realities

In the U.S. alone, more than 700 individuals – mostly women – are diagnosed with breast cancer each day. One out of every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. If you are the one in eight, the positive advancements made in breast cancer research are not just medical advancements; they… Continue reading Advancements in Breast Cancer Research

Down syndrome (DS) is the most common chromosomal condition diagnosed in the United States, with 6,000 babies born in the U.S. with DS each year. Despite misconceptions about quality of life, people with Down syndrome span all ages, living on average at least 60 years. Some people with DS thrive into their 80s! Many adults… Continue reading Down Syndrome Overview: Causes, Characteristics and Capabilities

October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Click to read more

Falls are common, preventable, and deadly. Every second of every day, an older adult (age 65+) suffers a fall in the United States. Falls are the leading cause of injury and/or death among those 65+, and more than 95% of hip fractures are a result of a fall. Many of these falls are caused by… Continue reading Fall Prevention for Older Adults

Facts: our children are glued to their screens. As parents, we see this, we know this, and at times it’s easier not to fight it. How many times have you asked your teen to put down their phone while you are trying to have a conversation? How many times have you heard, “Just let me… Continue reading Phone Addiction: Helping Our Children Put Their Phones Down

Every July 26 in the United States, we recognize National Disability Independence Day. This annual observance commemorates the momentous signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law in 1990. The Americans With Disabilities Act Prior to the 1960s, disabled Americans were broadly viewed as incapable of participating in civic life. Socially, the disabled… Continue reading National Disability Independence Day

The term “sandwich generation” refers to middle-aged adults, ranging from their 30s-60s, who are caring for aging parents and caring for their own children (and/or grandchildren) at the same time. These caregivers are effectively “sandwiched” between the obligation to care for their aging parents — who may be ill, unable to perform various tasks, or… Continue reading What is the Sandwich Generation?