Story by Jeanine B., Home Health Nurse: “What makes caregiving rewarding to me as a home health professional, is the wealth of contact with people who are facing some of life’s most challenging lessons: illness, pain, disability, dementia and impending death. I am honored to be of service. Getting a smile from a patient who… Continue reading From the Heart of a Home Health Nurse

Happy Nurses Week from all of us at Shield HealthCare !  For your reading inspiration, here’s an enlightening point of view, straight from the heart of a dedicated RN… Story Jennifer B. “As a registered nurse, one of the first things that I learned in nursing school was to serve as a patient advocate and be an effective… Continue reading Insight from an RN: “It starts with a connection.”

“I’m lost again, I can’t find the house for my next patient…I have a bad sense of direction. How did I become a home health nurse if I have a bad sense of direction? There it is. The house with Christmas decorations still up in March. This is a family interrupted by illness. Devastating illness.… Continue reading A Moment of Loving Kindness From A WOC Nurse

Shield HealthCare proudly supports the autism community. During our annual “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” story contest, parents share their insight and inspiration about caring for a loved one with autism.   Special thanks to Texas mom, Nina R. for sharing her journey… I’m writing to tell you how autism has completely transformed my life. At the age of two, my… Continue reading How Autism Completely Transformed My Life | Autism Awareness Month

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Shield HealthCare is honored to be the March 2013 Hospitality Sponsor for Leeza’s Care Connection: The Place for Caregivers. Caregivers in the Los Angeles area are welcome to participate in Leeza’s Care Connection’s free support group meetings and informational classes designed to encourage, enlighten and build confidence. About Leeza’s Care Connection: Leeza’s Care Connection (LCC) is a… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Sponsors Leeza’s Care Connection | March 2013 Caregiver Events Calendar

Congratulations, Abigail D., LVN and thank you for making a difference in the lives of children with special medical needs. Read her winning story.

2nd Annual Readers' Choice Contest Winner Spotlight | "What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?" Story by Alice R., Caregiver for her grandkids with autism.

Shield HealthCare 2012 “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest | Runner-up Spotlight Winning story by Teresea G., Caregiver for her son with special needs “Hello, my name is Teresea and I am a caregiver to my son Caleb. He is 10 years old and is totally dependent on us for all of his daily needs.… Continue reading Texas Mom Shares The Rewards Of Caring For Her Son With Special Needs

Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest | Winner Spotlight Story by Lawanda H., Contest Runner-up “My daughter Shakayla was born 3 months premature on January 22, 1991. She weighed only 1 pound 3 ounces. Her skin was transparent, she was hooked to multiple monitors, and her cries made no sound. She was too… Continue reading Shakayla’s Smile Says It All – Shield HealthCare Story Contest Winner Spotlight