Music therapy for children with special needs works because, children are drawn to music, whether it's a song from their favorite artist, or a soundtrack

Shield HealthCare's 14th Annual Caregiver Story Contest Begins 9/8/14! Shield HealthCare recognizes the dedication and daily challenges of caregivers.

Updated September 10, 2021 September is National Preparedness Month! Make sure you’re prepared for anything with these steps: Be informed. Find out about which types of disasters, including natural, technological and home fires are likely to occur in your area. Be on the alert for wireless emergency alert text messages on your cell phone. For… Continue reading Emergency Preparedness Tips

"After my mother died, my I brought my father, who suffered from Parkinsons, to live with me in Arizona. When he started having difficulty remembering... 

"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...

What is Spina Bifida? Spina Bifida is a series of birth defects that occur when the embryonic neural tube that will eventually develop into the baby’s brain

With the blazing days of summer upon us, it’s important to stay alert to the hidden dangers of warmer weather. Seniors and sun can mix, but with caution.

Shield HealthCare Celebrates National Autism Awareness Month Each April, we celebrate National Autism Awareness Month. National Autism Awareness Month gives us the opportunity – along with the American autism community and more than 100 organizations nationwide – to help educate the public about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism currently affects more than 1.5 million people in the United States.… Continue reading National Autism Awareness Month | April 2014

More than 90 million dedicated family caregivers in the U.S. are providing in-home care for a family member or friend who is disabled, sick or elderly. For those shouldering the role of family caregiver, resources and information can be a lifeline during a stressful time. The Family Caregiver Alliance has complied a wealth of information… Continue reading Family Caregiver Resources: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest Runner Up Spotlight: Congratulations to Eva Kay L. on her winning caregiving story! Eva shared her special memories about connecting with one of her very first clients as a home health care aide. Eva Kay L.’s Story: “I stood at the door and knocked with nervous anticipation. This… Continue reading A Walk Down Memory Lane with a Home Health Care Aide | Shield HealthCare Caregiver Story Contest Winner Spotlight