Shield HealthCare's 2014 Caregiver Story Contest is underway. What makes caregiving rewarding? We invite you to share your story at Shieldhealthcare.com...

"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...

Family caregivers understand how stressful and tiring caregiving can sometimes be. Respite care – from small breaks to all-day care – can provide much-needed opportunities for caregiver relief and rejuvenation. Respite care options range from casual, informal agreements with friends and neighbors to in-home professional services or day services at a facility. Caring.com explains the… Continue reading Caregiving Help: 8 Respite Care Options for Family Caregivers

Shield HealthCare 2013 “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest | Runner-up Spotlight Congratulations to Tony C. on his winning caregiving story! Tony shared his journey about embracing the gift of a son with special needs. Tony C.’s Story: “On August 16, 1997 my whole world changed. I was the happiest dad in the whole wide world. My… Continue reading Why I Thank God For My Special Son | Shield HealthCare Caregiver Story Contest Winner Spotlight

Stay tuned to our upcoming events with the Shield HealthCare monthly newsletter! This February we are recognizing: Feeding Tube Awareness Week From February 9th – 15th, 2014, Shield HealthCare is proud to celebrate the fourth annual Feeding Tube Awareness Week® with the Feeding Tube Awareness Foundation! This annual event gives us the opportunity to celebrate the… Continue reading Shield HealthCare 2014 February Newsletter

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

Each October, we recognize the vital role that physical therapists and physical therapy assistants play in helping people decrease pain, improve their mobility and restore lost function. Physical therapists provide long-term individualized treatment for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease, Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, developmental delay, spinal injury, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke and much more. Physical therapy is… Continue reading The Vital Role of Physical Therapists