Shield HealthCare’s 13th Annual Caregiver Story Contest has officially ended. November 30th marked the final day of submissions for Shield HealthCare’s “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Caregiver Story Contest, which recognizes the demanding roles and responsibilities of today’s caregivers. A special thank you to all the dedicated caregivers who shared their stories this year! What’s next? Here are… Continue reading 13th Annual Caregiver Story Contest Update

Caregiver Story Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest Story by Tracey P., 2006 Caregiver Story Contest Runner-up “When Frank was born, I had two young children. A handful in itself, and I was totally unprepared for what was to come. Frank was diagnosed with hydrocephalus and underwent several operations soon after… Continue reading A Dedicated Mom Shares the Daily Rewards Caring for Her Son with Autism

Caregiver Story Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest Story by Joyce L., Caregiver to her mom with Alzheimer’s disease “My name is Joyce and I am blessed to be a caregiver for my mother for the past ten years. My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 1997 and most likely… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Spotlight On Alzheimer’s Caregivers: A Daughter’s Story

Caregiver Story Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest Written by Thomas K. “I am the father of Alfonso, a 6-year-old boy who was diagnosed with autism when he was two.  I decided to stay at home to help my wife take care of Alfonso, because at the time he was still… Continue reading A Father Shares His Greatest Motivation: Caring for His Son with Autism

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 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

Caregiver Story Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Contest Written by Sandi B. “I have been a professional as well as a family caregiver for the past seven years.  During this time, I have cared for my parents as well as other caregiving clients through an agency. At the present time, I am… Continue reading The Wings of an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

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

Caregiver Story Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Contest Story by Pamela S. Although there are so many special people that actually know from a very young age their goal in life is to care for others, the circumstances of life and close family members in need are what truly influence and continue to… Continue reading Personal Rewards of Caregiving

Caregiver Story Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Contest Besty P. shared this sweet story about caring for her husband in sickness and in health, with priceless devotion to the man she loves. I have been a caregiver for my husband John since 1972, after he suffered his first stroke. After two more strokes and… Continue reading Caregiver Story Spotlight: In Sickness And In Health