"After my mother died, my I brought my father, who suffered from Parkinsons, to live with me in Arizona. When he started having difficulty remembering... 

"What makes caregiving rewarding? The joy of being alive each day and seeing my husband healthy. In 2006 my husband (Joe) was told he had bladder cancer...

Why Vaccinate? Vaccines are an important step in protecting our loved ones and ourselves against serious, and sometimes deadly, diseases. From babies and young children to adults and the elderly, immunizations are a shared responsibility throughout our lifetime that protect the most vulnerable and fragile among us. It can be easy to brush off the risk… Continue reading August is National Immunization Awareness Month

What is Spina Bifida? Spina Bifida is a series of birth defects that occur when the embryonic neural tube that will eventually develop into the baby’s brain

Shield Healthcare is pleased to announce our Gold Sponsorship for Denver Senior Law Day 2014! This educational seminar is FREE to seniors, their families...

With the blazing days of summer upon us, it’s important to stay alert to the hidden dangers of warmer weather. Seniors and sun can mix, but with caution.

One thing all people with aphasia have in common is difficulty communicating. Work on improving your communication with these 9 aphasia communication tips.

Getting a handle on a loved one's incontinence may seem overwhelming, even for experienced caregivers. See these 4 helpful hints for managing incontinence.

May is American Stroke Month. Up to 80% of strokes are preventable, yet more than half of Americans don’t know if they are at risk. See these warning signs:

Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month April is Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Awareness Month. More than one million Americans currently live with Parkinson’s disease, and 50,000-60,000 new cases of PD are diagnosed in the U.S. every year. Although there is currently no known cure, there is hope. For people with PD, there are individualized treatment options that help… Continue reading Parkinson’s Disease: Signs, Symptoms and Caregiver Resources