As a leading provider of medical supplies for care at home, Shield HealthCare understands the demanding role of today’s caregivers. Whether family caregivers or healthcare professionals, caring for a person with chronic medical needs requires extra special attention and dedication.   

Shield HealthCare offers tools and resources to support caregivers.

Caregiving Statistics

• More than 50 million people provide care for a chronically ill, disabled, or aged family member or friend during any given year .
• Approximately 60% of family caregivers are women.
• 30% of family caregivers caring for seniors are age 65 or over.
• The typical family caregiver  is a 46-year-old, married, and employed woman caring for her widowed mother who does not live with her.
• 1.4 million children ages 8 to 18 provide care for an adult relative; 72% are caring for a parent or grandparent. Fortunately, most are not the sole caregiver.

Source: National Family Caregivers Association 

Caregiver Resources

National Family Caregivers Association
Phone  800-896-3650 
www.nfcacares.org

Today’s Caregiver Magazine
Phone  800-829-2734 
www.caregiver.com

Family Caregiver Alliance
Phone  800-445-8106
www.caregiver.org

Caregiver Story Contest

Shield HealthCare understands that caregiving is a demanding job. A significant number of our customers are family caregivers at home, tending to a loved one with a chronic medical condition. They unselfishly take on the challenge and responsibility of meeting the daily health and emotional needs of the person in their care.

Our annual story contest on “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” is a positive way to recognize and reward this important role. The contest runs annually from September 5th  through November 30th  in celebration of National Family Caregiver’s Month.

Articles:

“Are You Ready to be a Family Caregiver?”

Available on Amazon.com: 
The Love of Caring – A Collection of 100 Heartfelt Caregiver Stories