FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     February 29, 2012 SHIELD HEALTHCARE ANNOUNCES READERS’ CHOICE CONTEST WINNERS Valencia, CA – Shield HealthCare, a leading provider of medical supplies for care at home, is pleased to announce its 1st annual Readers’ Choice Award Winners. Shield HealthCare received a record number of caregiver stories in the 11th annual “What Makes Caregiving… Continue reading Press Release: Shield HealthCare Readers’ Choice Award Winners

March is National Nutrition Month, an annual event created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) This year’s theme is “Get Your Plate in Shape.” Find practical information to get your plate in shape at choosemyplate.gov where you can: • Personalize recommendations for what and how much to eat. • Track… Continue reading Enteral Nutrition Newsletter March-April 2012

We hope to see you at the 2012 TAPPestry Conference, hosted at Education Service Center, Region 20 in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday, February 25, 2012. TAPPestry is an annual conference hosted in conjunction with several area school districts and parent organizations. TAPPestry is comprised of Parents, Teachers, Administrators, and other Professionals working with children with special… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Texas Events: TAPPestry Conference Hosted by Education Service Center, Region 20

This workshop has already taken place. Are you looking for resources for nurses who work with ostomy patients? Or are you an ostomate looking for ostomy-related information? Shield HealthCare cordially invites Illinois and Colorado nurses to attend an Ostomy Education Workshop with continuing education opportunity for 2 CE units.*  Workshop topic: Caring For The Stoma, sponsored by Hollister… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Sponsors Nurses Education Workshops Ostomy: Caring For The Stoma

Shield HealthCare featured in The-Signal, Santa Clarita Valley News, 2/5/12 edition Preparation For A Boom By Sara Mitchell, Staff Writer The health care industry is anticipating rapid growth as the baby boomers approach retirement age. The 65-plus population saw the largest increase of any age group between the 2000 and 2010 censuses — it increased by… Continue reading The-Signal News Feature Story: Preparation For A Boom

Rules. Like Us on Facebook (“Facebook Contest”) selections were made in the order of who has “liked” the official Shield HealthCare Facebook page (Facebook.com/ShieldHealthCare). Contest to end on December 31, 2012.  The 3 donations will be made to a charity of choice from a predetermined list of partner charity organizations of the 500th, 750th and… Continue reading Shield HealthCare “Like Us” on Facebook Official Rules

Feeding Tube Awareness Week, February 5-11, 2012 Tube feeding is often associated with missing an essential aspect of life: eating. Thanks to increased awareness, tube feeding is now recognized as a lifesaving medical intervention that provides essential nutrition. Feeding Tube Awareness Week was developed by “Tubie Mommas and Daddies,” a group of parents raising children with feeding… Continue reading Feeding Tube Awareness Week February 5-11, 2012

Shield HealthCare‘s Registered Dietitians have just returned from A.S.P.E.N. Clinical Nutrition Week, an annual conference created by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. The 2012 CNW conference took place in Orlando, Florida, where the RDs spent four days sharpening their skills in enteral nutrition with educational and research-focused workshops led by globally recognized faculty. They also… Continue reading Shield HealthCare RDs Attend ASPEN Clinical Nutrition Week

In dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and its effect on the entire family, children are often the first to notice behavior changes. Caregivers may initially prefer not to mention the diagnosis to young ones, as they are busy themselves trying to understand the disease and organize the care plan. The good news is, the resources for helping children cope with a family member’s memory loss and unexpected… Continue reading Family Matters: Talking To Kids About Alzheimer’s Disease

The Alzheimer’s Association released the latest statistics today on YouTube about Alzheimer’s Disease. The Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures report details the growing prevalence of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Watch the alz.org YouTube video for an insightful glimpse of Alzheimer’s and its escalating impact on individuals, caregivers, families, government and the nation’s healthcare system: