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?

In this informative webinar, health care professionals and caregivers will learn about the latest fall risk factors and more.

Preventing falls is a critical issue because accidental falls among older adults can cause serious injury or disability, and they are the leading cause of

According to the National Council on Aging, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury EVERY 14 SECONDS. Many falls are preventable, and it’s important for caregivers to gain an understanding of fall risk factors and home safety tips to avoid this very common mishap. Here are some great educational websites for… Continue reading Fall Prevention: Community and Educational Resources

"My name is Margarita, and my husband is a disabled war veteran that suffered a traumatic injury while on duty actively serving this nation...