“One person caring about another represents life’s greatest value.” – Jim Rohn A caregiver sacrifices many things in order to care for a loved one or patient. Often times a caregiver spends so much time caring for a loved one that they forget to take care of themselves. Caregivers often have limited time away from their… Continue reading How to Cope with Caregiver Depression

Shield HealthCare's 14th Annual Caregiver Story Contest Begins 9/8/14! Shield HealthCare recognizes the dedication and daily challenges of caregivers.

Updated September 10, 2021 September is National Preparedness Month! Make sure you’re prepared for anything with these steps: Be informed. Find out about which types of disasters, including natural, technological and home fires are likely to occur in your area. Be on the alert for wireless emergency alert text messages on your cell phone. For… Continue reading Emergency Preparedness Tips

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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

Family caregivers understand how stressful and tiring caregiving can sometimes be. Respite care – from small breaks to all-day care – can provide much-needed opportunities for caregiver relief and rejuvenation. Respite care options range from casual, informal agreements with friends and neighbors to in-home professional services or day services at a facility. Caring.com explains the… Continue reading Caregiving Help: 8 Respite Care Options for Family Caregivers