Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In 2021, heart disease was responsible for 1 in every 5 deaths. It is a silent killer that often does not show symptoms until you are already experiencing a medical emergency. Did you know around 1 in every 20 adults aged 20 or… Continue reading Are You at Risk of Heart Disease?

In-Home Supportive Services Make A Difference Providing specialized care for children with disabilities takes a mental, emotional, physical and financial toll on families. In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) is a crucial aid that can calm the overwhelming process. When I was injured in 1999, I was no longer a minor and filed for IHSS services on… Continue reading In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) For Minors

February is National Cancer Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about cancer prevention strategies and early detection.

Social workers are people advocates. They work directly with, and on behalf of, a wide variety of populations, helping those in need address the personal, family, and social problems that affect their lives. For social workers in the medical field, this advocacy includes helping patients and their families with their medical care and health needs.… Continue reading What Do Social Workers Do?

Since the first cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) were reported back in 1981, an estimated 76 million people have been infected worldwide, resulting in over 22 million deaths and 13 million AIDS orphans. What is HIV? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks cells that help the body fight infection, making a… Continue reading HIV/AIDS: Ending the Epidemic

Physical or mental deterioration can limit our ability to be independent at many different levels. For older adults, one of the biggest changes in independence comes when we are no longer able to safely operate a vehicle. After a long life of independence behind the wheel, needing to rely on another person to help us… Continue reading Older Driver Safety

Do you or your loved one need home healthcare, or just home care? The terms “home care” and “home health” refer to support services delivered in the comfort of home. These terms are often used interchangeably, depending on the state you’re in. Although they overlap, the services they provide are not the same. Knowing the… Continue reading Home Healthcare or Home Care: What’s the Difference?

Alzheimer’s cases are on the rise. 6.7 million Americans aged 65 or older are estimated to be living with Alzheimer’s in 2023. This is about 1 in 9 adults 65 years or older. This number increases with age, meaning that 1 in 3 adults 85 years or older are living with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2060,… Continue reading What Do You Need to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease?

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