Caregiver Story Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest Story by Maria G. “Nights can be long for a caregiver. I know because I have been a pediatric nurse for almost 15 years. I am also a mom to a child with asthma so I have many times seen the sun set… Continue reading A Wish for All Caregivers from the Heart of a Pediatric Nurse

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

Written by Tonja T., a nurse who shares her insightful view on caring for Alzheimer's patients. "I have the most fulfilling job..."

Shield HealthCare Caregiver Story Spotlight | 2011 “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Contest Story by Ema B. “My husband kissed me good-bye to visit his mother on a Sunday morning. He whispered to me, “I love you, let’s have brunch later.” I smiled and turned over to go back to sleep. Hours later, I was awakened by… Continue reading A Beautiful Life After Spinal Cord Injury

Michele K. in Illinois shared her inspirational story about the beautiful rewards of caring for special needs children… “Sixteen years ago we decided to adopt a special needs child. We already had four biological children. The first child that came into our home was severely drug exposed and premature. It was so rewarding right from the… Continue reading Caregiver Story Spotlight: The Joys of Adopting Special Needs Children

Congratulations to Jorge V., Caregiver for his wife in Northridge, CA Jorge was one of five caregivers awarded the $250 runner-up prize in Shield HealthCare’s 11th annual “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest. Jorge’s Winning Story, titled “A Tender Love Story” (translated from Spanish): It was July 29, 1957 in my native city of Sullana, Peru when guided… Continue reading Caregiver Story Contest Winner Spotlight: A Tender Love Story By A Devoted Husband

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