Shield Accreditation Raises the Bar for Senior Home Care

As of March 17th, 2008 Shield Accreditation, a benchmark for senior home care, has expanded their services by including the award winning instructional DVD set The Educated Caregiver in their membership packet.

Three Rivers, CA (PRWEB) March 18, 2008 -- Shield Accreditation, the only non-medical senior home care accreditation in the United States, announced that they will include with their accreditation membership The Educated Caregiver, a 3 DVD instructional series. This award winning series, produced by LifeView Resources provides training and techniques on topics such as hygiene and transferring seniors from a bed to a chair. The titles are Coping Skills, Hands-On Skills, and Essential Training.

Tyler Fraser stated, "This new addition adds great value to our accreditation. Senior care agencies are assisted in many ways by becoming Shield Accredited." Mr. Fraser went on to comment, "Our standard makes a clear distinction between responsible senior home care agencies and unscrupulous ones. We have seen what can happen when care agencies and families are not protected and have been offering our services since 2003."

Shield Accreditation is a benchmark for senior home care and confirms that an agency hires their employees and has Professional Liability Insurance, Worker's Compensation Insurance, a Dishonesty Bond and a Business License where required. The company's mission statement is to recognize and promote quality senior care-giving agencies.

Shield Accreditation also provides useful information to families looking for senior care including helpful industry links, a senior home care book store, current events and news, and information about local home care agencies nationwide.

Shield Accreditation values social responsibility and approaches its business accordingly. The firm has called attention to National Recycling Day and Breast Cancer Awareness. Shield Accreditation also uses biodegradable and recycled materials.

For seniors and their families looking for a accredited agency or for agencies wishing to become accredited call 877-947-3472 or go to Shield Accreditation's website http://www.shieldaccreditation.com.

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