Congratulations to Howard R., caregiver for his daughter in Boulder, Colorado Howard was one of three caregivers awarded the $1,000 grand prize in Shield HealthCare’s 11th annual “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest. Howard’s Winning Story: I’m thinking “OK, where are the Grape Nuts this week?” Just about everything is now checked off my Costco… Continue reading Caregiver Dad from Boulder, CO Wins Story Contest Grand Prize

The December 2011 issue of Caring Magazine features an article about the rewards of caregiving with an inside look at Shield HealthCare’s annual story contest for caregivers. The Greatest Rewards Come From Caregiving by Heidi Gonzaga The touch of a warm hand, a smile, sitting beside a loved one or having a great conversation about… Continue reading Caring Magazine Feature Story: The Greatest Rewards Come From Caregiving

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a special time to acknowledge, support and raise public awareness of this important role in today’s home care setting. Shield HealthCare, a leading provider of medical supplies for care at home is celebrating and rewarding the dedicated role of caregivers with the 11th annual caregiver story contest on “What Makes… Continue reading National Family Caregivers Month – Presidential Proclamation

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 day is through… Continue reading Nutrition For The Busy Caregiver

The role of the caregiver during a hospital discharge deserves special attention. Between managing hospital paperwork, care instructions, filling prescriptions and arranging for a comfortable journey home, it’s a busy and often stressful time for the caregiver and the family. A support system of family and friends and a good old fashioned to-do list are… Continue reading From Hospital to Home Transition Tips

As a leading provider of medical supplies for care at home, Shield HealthCare understands the demanding role of today’s caregivers. Whether family caregivers or healthcare professionals, caring for a person with chronic medical needs requires special attention and dedication. With this in mind, Shield HealthCare developed an annual story contest in 2001 on “What Makes… Continue reading Caregiver Stories: The Love of Caring

It can be very hard to find even a few minutes to oneself when in the middle of caregiving, but it is important to prevent caregiver burnout.

Check out this list from the Caregivers Action Network, with ten short tips for family caregivers, including links to helpful articles.