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This week, September 16-20, is Malnutrition Awareness Week. Did you know that Malnutrition is highest in older adults? Learn more about malnutrition and how you can help spread awareness this week during .

Our next free webinar is only two days away! Join us during our upcoming free webinar, Fall Prevention: Best Practices to Reduce Falls Associated with Caregiving, on Wednesday, September 18 from 9am-10am Pacific Time. Register today at shieldhealthcare.com/webinars.

This week, from September 14-20, we are celebrating Neonatal Nurses Week! We are honoring the life-changing and life-saving work that neonatal nurses do everyday. Thank a neonatal nurse this week!

Did you know malnourished patients are 2.2x more likely to be readmitted to the hospital with in 30 days? Learn more during .

Sometimes when life has been particularly difficult, it will send you a bubble of laughter and light to keep you going. In her recent article, Jamie Sumner reflects on a few bubbles of laughter that life sent her way when her son, Charlie, was still in the NICU.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the NICU… These are the little bubbles of laughter and light we need when life is the hardest. That’s the thing about life - it usually sends you something when...

Join us during our upcoming free webinar, Fall Prevention: Best Practices to Reduce Falls Associated with Caregiving, next Wednesday, September 18 from 9am-10am Pacific Time. Register today at shieldhealthcare.com/webinars.

This September we are celebrating National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. This annual observance serves as a reminder that while the journey to recovery might be complex, the strength and resilience of those affected are equally remarkable. Learn more this month and find resources from our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist, Aaron Baker, on our community site.

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Every September, a crucial spotlight is cast on a topic that affects countless lives worldwide: spinal cord injuries.

Shield HealthCare has partnered with ASPEN, the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, for ASPEN Malnutrition Awareness Week (MAW) on September 16-20, 2024.

As ambassadors, Shield HealthCare has complimentary access to ASPEN’s Malnutrition Awareness Week webinars and resources. Continuing education credits are available for most of the webinars. Call your Shield Representative to receive a 100% discount code now!

One in four Americans aged 65 and over fall each year. You can take several steps to prevent falls and decrease fall risks. One proven way to reduce the risk of falls is to improve strength and balance. Here are some exercises to help you or your loved ones improve strength and balance.

Fall Prevention: Keep It Moving! One in four Americans aged 65 and over fall each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 112 older adults will die every day as a result of a fall. With such alarming statistics, Fall Prevention Awareness Month, Week, and Day, are more important than ever.

Are you or a loved one experiencing any of these symptoms? You may need to speak with a doctor about your nutrition. Join us during Malnutrition Awareness Week from September 16-20 to learn more about malnutrition.

Today is National Health Unit Coordinators Day! Today we are celebrating the hard work and dedication of Health Unit Coordinators everywhere. They play a vital role in the health care setting and are essential to ensuring patient care. Thank a Health Unit Coordinator today!

Today, during World Senior Citizen's Day, we are celebrating the achievements of the seniors in our lives and supporting their ability to live their lives independently and adventurously. Show your appreciation and love to the seniors in your life today.

August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month. Whether you or a loved one has SMA, this month is a time to celebrate and honor those living with SMA. Participate by advocating, donating, fundraising, educating, and raising awareness of SMA. Visit curesma.org for more ways you can help make a difference.

While many people have agreed that social media is generally not great for kids and their mental health, Jamie Sumners shares how YouTube brings a little magic back into her and her son's lives and brings them a little closer together.

YouTube Can Be Magic For Charlie who uses a wheelchair and is mostly nonverbal, YouTube is his gateway to the world. It opens doors to other adventures...

If you are a caregiver of someone with special needs, you know what Jamie Sumner means when she says you can’t quit. Because if you quit fighting, you quit fighting for them. Jamie shares about her struggles and why she will not stop fighting for her son.

Don't Quit My son Charlie has officially outgrown conventional diapers. He’s twelve and slim. The next size up requires a doctor’s order...

Having a baby comes with many big decisions and new experiences. One of the biggest decisions all new parents will need to make is whether to breastfeed their baby. There are many benefits to breastfeeding for both the new baby and mom. Learn more during .

The Benefits of Breastfeeding Having a baby comes with many big decisions and new experiences. There is an endless amount of information to take in, opinions to form, and plans to make. One of the biggest decisions all new parents will need to make is whether to breastfeed their baby. New moms may be undecided about breastfeedin...

This week we are celebrating National Health Center Week. Community health centers are a bacon of strength, service, and care for their communities and we are both celebrating and increasing awareness of the quality and comprehensive care that these health centers provide.

The pre-college summer of anticipation is a time that comes with a great deal of emotion, such as excitement, anxiety, and fear of the unknown. How can parents manage these uncomfortable feelings and help their child transition to the next chapter of their life? Dr. Liz Matheis has some advice.

Parenting Transitions: the Pre-College Summer of Anticipation Parents are counting down the days they have left with their college-bound child. This is a time of worry and anticipation, fear and excitement...

The new school year will be here in less than a month for many families, and parents are beginning to think ahead to fall. How do we prepare our playful children who are deep into summer mode for the tests, quizzes, projects and assignments that are just around the corner? As an Executive Functioning Coach, Dr. Liz Matheis has a few helpful insights.

Preparing Children for the New School Year The new school year will be here in less than a month for many families, and parents are beginning to think ahead to fall. How do we prepare our children?

Adolescence is a time of immense physical and emotional growth, and of wanting independence. A teen with special needs is no different. Sometimes the timing may be different, but the process is the same. Dr. Liz Matheis has a few tips for raising a teen with special needs.

3 Tips for Raising a Teen with Special Needs Adolescence is a time of immense physical and emotional growth, and of wanting independence. A teen with special needs is no different...

July is Fragile X Syndrome Awareness Month. Fragile X Syndrome presents a unique set of challenges to affected individuals and their families that can be both overwhelming and scary. However, these challenges are not always a bad thing and there are whole communities full of support and guidance. Learn more during

Xtraordinary individuals: Learning About Fragile X Syndrome If your child has recently been diagnosed with Fragile X, it can be overwhelming and scary. Fragile X can present a unique set of challenges for individuals and their families.

Are you looking for free, wheelchair-friendly activities to do before summer ends? Being confined to a wheelchair can leave you feeling limited and like you aren't able to do many of the activities others can. Thankfully, that's not the case. Jamie Sumner has 10 free and fun activities you can take part in this summer.

10 Free Wheelchair-Friendly Things to Do This Summer We all enjoy doing something both fun AND free! If you are looking to save some money while thoroughly enjoying your summer, here a few ideas.

Today, during Disability Independence day, we are celebrating the achievements and resilience of those with disabilities. While much has been achieved since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed, there is still a long road ahead. Spread awareness and help work toward equal opportunities and inclusivity for everyone today during

As parents, we make tough decisions when it comes to sharing information about current events with our children and it can be hard to determine how much to share with them. In her recent article, Dr. Liz Matheis shares her advice on how to navigate some of these difficult conversations.

Talking to Your Children About Current Events What Should I Say? How Much Should I Say? Young children and teenagers are curious creatures. They hear and see things that they don’t always understand. They pick up on the emotions around them and can feel overwhelmed or confused. The natural next step is for a child or teen to approach their pa...

July is UV Safety Month. Ultraviolet or UV rays are the root cause of most skin cancers so it is important to take the proper precautions when protecting your skin. Visit shieldhealthcare.com/community to learn more about protecting your skin this summer.