Looking for information about our most recent Caregiver Contest? Shield HealthCare is pleased to announce its 3rd Annual Readers’ Choice Contest winners, as chosen by the voting public. We would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to all the dedicated caregivers who shared their stories, and to all those who voted to make these caregiver rewards… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Announces 3rd Annual Readers’ Choice Contest Winners

What is Autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of complex neurodevelopment disorders that affect social interaction, communication and behavior. The terms “Asperger’s syndrome,” “pervasive developmental disorders(PDD),” “Rett syndrome” and the more commonly known “autistic disorder” all fall under the autism spectrum disorder umbrella, which is now believed to affect 1 in every 68 children.… Continue reading What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Every year on January 25th, Shield HealthCare is honored to celebrate IV Nurse Day. IV Nurse Day means a great deal to the many infusion nurses who have dedicated their lives to providing quality patient care. Infusion treatment is needed with 90% or more of all hospitalized patients, and IV nurses have unique experience, skills… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Celebrates IV Nurse Day on January 25th

Flu Symptoms Influenza – or “the flu” – develops when a flu virus infects the respiratory system, including your nose, throat, bronchial tubes, and possibly the lungs. Primary symptoms of flu are fever, fatigue, body aches, chills, headache, sore throat, and cough. The cough is a bronchial tube irritation and is generally not productive; you’re… Continue reading Flu Season: Treatment, Prevention, and When to Seek Medical Care

What is Dysphagia? Dysphagia (pronounced “dis-fey-juh”) is the medical term used to describe difficulty swallowing.  In the normal swallow reflex, muscles in our throat and esophagus contract in a complex action that moves food from the mouth into the esophagus and down to the stomach.  For many different reasons, individuals with dysphagia are unable to… Continue reading What Is Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing)?