Up to 50% of people who are hospitalized are either malnourished or at risk for malnutrition. Being in a state of malnutrition can cause delayed wound healing, infection and other problems than may lead to hospital readmissions.   Malnutrition Awareness Week September 28th through October 2nd, 2015   What is malnutrition? There is currently no… Continue reading Tips to Recognize, Treat and Prevent Malnutrition

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Here are five helpful tips for the working caregiver for managing stress and well-being while still remaining engaged both at work and at home.

Helpful links and resources for families of children with special needs.

It is important to have “me time” in order to refresh and rejuvenate yourself. Here are some tips to create time for yourself.

Family caregivers are very busy people–so busy at times, that important things such as nutrition and adequate sleep often get put on the back burner. Many caregivers often feel overwhelmed and tired and don’t take enough time to eat right. The best way for caregivers to increase their strength and energy levels for their busy… Continue reading Nutrition Tips for Busy Caregivers

By Karen M. Wyatt, M.D., for The Huffington Post The National Alliance for Caregiving estimates that each year 65.7 million Americans, or 29% of the adult population, provide care for an ill or disabled relative in their home. Furthermore, these family caregivers spend an average of 20 hours per week fulfilling the needs of their loved ones,… Continue reading Tips for Staying Healthy While Being a Caregiver for Someone Else

Shield HealthCare Caregiver Story Spotlight | “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Contest Story by Don H. “In today’s hectic world of stress, pressures and life’s uncertainty, it is really a comfort to know that no matter how nice or difficult a day you may have, people with developmental disabilities can set aside their own problems and give… Continue reading Teacher of Developmentally Disabled Adults Shares His Daily Rewards