At MIT, experts devote a day to talking caregiving
Jan 7, 2020
America’s caregivers are overwhelmed. A recent conference at MIT looked for ways to help.
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After stroke ended professor's tenure, her book offers lessons for survivors, caregivers
Nov 7, 2019
Writing "Identity Theft" became a key part of Debra Meyerson’s recovery after a stroke.
Drawing on a love of art, she's gone from patient to healer
Oct 29, 2019
Art therapist Katie Hinson guides patients in the same South Carolina hospital where she had open-heart surgery at age 5.
Time with grandkids could boost health – even lifespan
Aug 30, 2019
Quality is just as important as quantity when it comes to the health effects of spending time with grandkids, according to research.
A stroke at 50 altered Kansas woman's life, but not her family's love
May 29, 2019
Liz Andersen's journey home, where her husband cares for her, has taken her far from the dire predictions she once faced.
Caregivers must safeguard their own health to help others
Apr 3, 2019
Here's how caregivers can pay attention to their own physical and emotional needs.
News anchor opens up to viewers about dad's stroke
Dec 21, 2018
Kansas television reporter uses her platform to educate viewers about stroke after her once-estranged father nearly died from one.
For caregivers of heart failure patients, challenges mount in rural areas
Nov 15, 2018
Living in a rural area increases the difficulty of caring for someone with heart failure, a new study finds.
The dangers of a lonely heart
May 23, 2018
A heart failure patient who often feels lonely or left out is more likely to require hospitalization than one who rarely feels socially isolated, a new study shows.
Parents of kids with heart defects at risk for PTSD, other mental health issues
Feb 1, 2017
Parents of children with critical congenital heart defects are at high risk for mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression, according to a new study.