Caring for a child, especially a young one, can be terrifying and rewarding at the same time. Enjoy this heartwarming story with a happy ending.

5 helpful tips for reducing caregiver stress during the holidays...

Family caregivers in California and other states provided about $470 billion in unpaid care in 2013, according to a study by AARP, CNBC reports. The estimate was based on caregivers providing an average of 18 hours of care per week valued at about $12.51 per hour. The value was calculated using median home health aide… Continue reading Study: Calif. Caregivers Provided $57B in Unpaid Care in 2013

Special thanks to Amy H. for sharing her beautiful caregiver story. "Caregiving comes naturally to caregivers. The actions can be taught, but not the...

There is No “I” in Team The job of a caregiver is often a lonely one; especially when they are thrust into the demanding role unexpectedly, caregivers feel as if they have no assistance when in reality, there are many people available to lend a helping hand. This is where having a care team is… Continue reading What is a Care Team?

In honor of Nurses Week this year, we wanted to re-share a story that was submitted to our "What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?" contest.

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

"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...

Special thanks to Kris in California who expressed his gratitude for the catheter supplies and dependable service he receives from Shield HealthCare. Kris wrote, “… I consider myself a caregiver, because I have been cathing myself since summer of 2008 when I was 17 years old in high school. I was diagnosed with an unresponsive Neurogenic bladder,… Continue reading A Shield HealthCare Customer Loving Life

Caregiver Story Winner Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Contest Written by David L., 2003 Contest Winner “From the first moment that I wake up my disabled seven year old daughter each morning to the last moment when I finally switch off her bedroom light each night, I know my job is not only… Continue reading Straight From the Heart: A Caregiving Dad to His Daughter with Special Needs Shares His Rewards