Shield HealthCare is pleased to announce its 11th annual “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” story contest designed to recognize and reward the important role of caregivers. Whether you are a family caregiver or a home healthcare professional, we would love to hear your story about what makes caregiving rewarding to you. For complete contest details and how to enter, click… Continue reading 2011 Caregiver Story Contest

Shield HealthCare, a leading provider of medical supplies for care at home, is pleased to announce its 11th annual story contest on “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” designed to recognize and hear the voice of caregivers and home healthcare professionals, featuring celebrity contest judge, Sandra Mitchell of KCAL 9/CBS 2 News. Shield Healthcare understands that caregiving… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Caregiver Story Contest Begins

The recent incident with actor, Gerard Depardieu and public urination while on an airplane is a topic of great controversy. In many cases, a passenger is asked to remain seated for several minutes, but their bladder cannot wait. Certain health conditions related to incontinence or urological conditions make it impossible to compromise the need to find a bathroom in a hurry.… Continue reading Bladder Control On A Flight: What Do You Think?

Choose a medical supply company with hands-on Registered Dietitians! Shield HealthCare pioneered an Enteral Nutrition Support Program (ENSP) in 2004 by hiring a team of clinically-trained registered dietitians. This was quite a new direction, given that most patients were being filtered through the same routine: the G-tube was placed, patients were discharged at home with… Continue reading Enteral Nutrition Newsletter July-August 2011

Food Allergy Awareness Approximately 12 million Americans suffer from food allergies. Children are the largest group affected by this potentially life threatening medical condition. In 1997, the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) created Food Allergy Awareness Week to educate others about food allergies. This year the 14th annual Food Allergy Awareness Week (FAAW) will… Continue reading Enteral Nutrition Newsletter May-June 2011

Shield HealthCare is pleased to announce the winners of its 10th annual caregiver story contest on “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?”, chosen by celebrity contest judge Sandra Mitchell, KCAL 9/CBS2 News Anchor. With more than 175 touching stories to choose from, the selection of our winners was given the utmost consideration. Three additional runners-up were chosen… Continue reading 2010 Caregiver Story Contest Winners

The publication, “A Consumer’s Guide to the Lanterman Act” is a booklet for adults with developmental disabilities and was written with the help of consumers. To download the online guide in PDF format, click here. Request a copy by mail Include in the request your name, organization name, and how many copies you would like.… Continue reading Lanterman Act AB 1402 Appeals Procedure