While routines and schedules are beneficial for both caregivers and seniors, fresh activities can bring new life to your time spent together. There are plenty of crafts, food activities, and games that can be modified to accomodate people of all abilities. Activities such as game play stimulate the mind in beneficial ways. Game play brings… Continue reading Activities for Caregivers of Older Adults

Will the RAISE Family Caregivers Act provide much-needed hope and help for burned out family caregivers of children with special needs?

Caregiver Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest Story by Gloria V. “My husband and I are both caring for his elderly parents who now live with us. My mother-in-law has numerous health issues, including dementia, diabetes and congestive heart failure. My father-in-law has advanced Alzheimer’s. They have been with us for… Continue reading Bringing Mom and Dad Home: Rewards of Caring For Elderly Parents

Caregiver Story Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Contest Winner, 2006 Winning story by Jill R. “Watching a child realize for the first time that their lives were forever changed because of one simple act of love is the most rewarding experience I can think of. In an instant my life was forever… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Caregiver Spotlight: Former Orphan Dedicates Her Life To Fostering & Adopting Children

Family caregiving is a way of life for more and more Americans in today’s day and age. Caregivers are faced with the challenging task of providing financial and personal support to ailing loved ones and many are bringing them into their homes for various reasons. While caring for elderly parents is rewarding and enriching, it is emotionally,… Continue reading Oprah’s OWN Network Seeking Caregivers of Elderly Parents To Film “A Day in the Life”