Karen Miles

Caring.com senior contributing editor

About

Karen Miles is a regular contributor to numerous national magazines, including Woman's Day , Reader's Digest , Family Life , Family Circle , and Better Homes & Gardens , as well as to the award-winning website BabyCenter.com. She is the author of The Power of Loving Discipline , published by Penguin and Psychology Today . Karen holds a joint B.A. in English and anthropology from the University of Iowa.

Karen and her husband, who live in Iowa, have raised four children who are now young adults. Karen offers tangible help to her mother (at a distance) and in-laws (nearby). She says that for her, a perfect moment is when she can help not only with facilitating daily tasks but also with enrichment, for example by taking a parent shopping or to a concert, by finding a perfect book on tape, or by introducing a new friend.

Recently Published on Caring.com

  1. Saturday January 30, 2010

    1. What Is Diabetic Retinopathy?

      Article - If the person in your care has diabetes, you may already know that the condition can cause vision problems. The most common one is diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness in working-age Americans. In fact, almost half of Americans with diabetes have some form of diabetic retinopathy...

  2. Thursday October 29, 2009

    1. Help Older Adults Identify Aids to Deal With Low Vision

      Article - Modern aids make low vision far less troublesome than you might expect. Here's how to find the tools needed to cope with limited vision.

  3. Friday July 17, 2009

    1. How Rehabilitation Training Can Aid a Patient With Low Vision

      Article - With your help or that of a rehabilitation teacher, a patient with low vision can maintain some independence. Top tips for helping him adapt. 2 Comments

  4. Thursday May 14, 2009

    1. What Is Macular Degeneration?

      Article - Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of adult vision loss in developed countries, with about 2.5 million new cases in the United States each year. If the person you're caring for has been diagnosed with AMD, it means that the area of his eye that provides central vision is beginning to deteriorate... 1 Comment

  5. Friday May 01, 2009

    1. Eye Exams for Older Adults

      Article - Why eye exams are important for older adults, and how they can protect against vision problems.

    2. What Is Glaucoma?

      Article - Glaucoma is an eye disease common among older adults. Here's what you need to know about glaucoma.

  6. Thursday April 30, 2009

    1. 11 Safety Steps for Your Low-Vision Parent's Home

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  7. Wednesday April 01, 2009

    1. What Are Cataracts?

      Article - Cataracts develop naturally over time. In fact, more than half of Americans age 80 or older either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. Except in the most developed countries, cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide. If someone has a cataract, it means he has a cloudy area on the lens of his eye... 2 Comments