Congratulations to Runner-up Betty A. from Texas. As a caregiver of five years, I recall the day I realized I was going to be the only person that could provide care for my elderly mother. My mother, bless her heart is nearing the young age of 94. For several years after her stroke, she lived… Continue reading 21st Annual Caregiver Story Contest Runner-up – Betty A.

Congratulations to Runner-up Guadalupe A. from Texas. When I first read this year’s 21st Annual Caregiver Story Contest question by Shield HealthCare, I must admit I was initially stumped.  When I think of the word “Inspired”, I think of acts of bravery, kindness, risk taking, exploration, creativity, and discovery, but on a grander scale than… Continue reading 21st Annual Caregiver Story Contest Runner-up – Guadalupe A.

Congratulations to Runner-up Elizabeth N. from California. In July 2019, we received a call to pick up our kiddo Miracle from another family who had found her challenges too great to care for on a day-to-day basis. The name Miracle perfectly suited her. She was 18 months old and had been through quite a great… Continue reading 21st Annual Caregiver Story Contest Runner-up – Elizabeth N.

Congratulations to Runner-up Lily S. from California. One of the most inspiring and rewarding aspects of being a caregiver is being able to bond with another, especially through time spent conversing and sharing life experiences. People needing care usually feel sad or lonely and may not have the best of attitudes so caring for them… Continue reading 21st Annual Caregiver Story Contest Runner-up – Lily S.

Congratulations to Runner-up Joseph G. from Colorado. When I was a young child, my mother made me promise to never put her in a nursing home. We were hearing horror stories of people being abused and neglected by staff while being at an assisted living facility all the time. It was the early 90’s, right… Continue reading 21st Annual Caregiver Story Contest Runner-up – Joseph G.

Congratulations to Grand Prize Winner Tanesha L. from Illinois. Caregiving has been a transformative journey, shaping my character and profoundly altering my perspective on life. It’s more than a responsibility; it’s a continuous source of inspiration that has touched the core of my being. Through the selfless act of caring for others, I’ve discovered an… Continue reading 21st Annual Caregiver Story Contest Grand Prize Winner – Tanesha L.

Congratulations to Grand Prize Winner Roldan T. from California. I would like to share my Caregiving journey. Actually, allow me to include my wife in the story. She and I worked hand in hand, to survive the test of time in this up and down journey, we called “beautiful sacrifice”. In 2009, when we entered… Continue reading 21st Annual Caregiver Story Contest Grand Prize Winner – Roldan T.

Congratulations to Grand Prize Winner Robin P. from Washington. “The Pegi Experience” Caregiving is so close to my heart that it’s one of the hardest things to write about. My first experiences in caregiving came as a young child to dysfunctional parents. When I was 16, my uncle died. I stayed with him in the… Continue reading 21st Annual Caregiver Story Contest Grand Prize Winner – Robin P.

Each May, we celebrate Older Americans Month to recognize the countless contributions older adults make in our communities. The time, experience, and talents of older adults enrich the lives of those around us. The 2024 theme of Older Americans Month is “Powered by Connection,” which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections… Continue reading Older Americans Month: The Power of Connection

A stroke occurs when vessels that lead to the brain rupture or become blocked by a clot. Without adequate oxygen and nutrients, brain cells begin to die.