Lars Wanbergs’s story was a submission to our annual Caregiver Story Contest. He was a finalist in our contest. My father sat on the chair I had placed in the middle of the kitchen ready for his haircut. It would be easier to sweep up the silver clippings from the linoleum floor when I was done.… Continue reading Caregiver Spotlight: Caring for a Father with Bladder Cancer

"What makes caregiving rewarding? The joy of being alive each day and seeing my husband healthy. In 2006 my husband (Joe) was told he had bladder cancer...

Congratulations to JoAnn G. of Pueblo, Colorado on her winning caregiver story: "I have been a nurse for 41 years and a nurse's aide prior and it would...

Congratulations to Danny and Kathy M. of Abilene, Texas on their winning caregiving story about life with their adopted son.

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

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

Caregiver Story Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest Story by Arthur B. My name is Arthur and I am a single father of three kids. My wife passed away from breast cancer in January 2005. I have a son, age 21 and twin girls, age 16. One of my twin girls,… Continue reading Caring For Chelsea: A Single Dad’s Story

Caregiver Story Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest My name is Jeanne. I am 52 years young and have just discovered the beauty of life. My story begins with a wonderful mother, who raised all nine children by herself. My mother worked hard and did everything she could to put food… Continue reading A Daughter’s Journey Becoming Her Mom’s Primary Caregiver

Every Little Inchstone by Susan A., Shield HealthCare Grand Prize Winner, 2008 | “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest Today my five-year-old daughter lifted up her fragile hand and placed it on my arm. In most families, such a subtle gesture would not be noticed, let alone celebrated. But for my daughter Karuna, who has… Continue reading A Mom Celebrates Her Daughter’s “Every Little Inchstone”