Karen Miles
Caring.com senior contributing editor
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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
Thursday August 21, 2008
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Article - Help Your Parent Identify Aids to Deal With Low Vision
Modern aids make low vision far less troublesome than your parent might expect. Help him find the tools he needs to cope with his limited vision.
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Tuesday June 03, 2008
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Article - Macular Degeneration: A Beginner's Guide
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading...
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Article - How Rehabilitation Training Can Aid Your Parent With Low Vision
With your help or that of a rehabilitation teacher, your parent with low vision can maintain some independence. Top tips for helping him adapt.
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Tuesday April 08, 2008
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Checklist - 11 Safety Steps for Your Low-Vision Parent's Home
Follow these 11 simple but essential tips to help keep your parent with low vision safe in his own home.
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Tuesday January 29, 2008
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Article - Cataracts: A Beginner's Guide
Cataracts develop naturally over time. In fact, more...
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Article - Diabetic Retinopathy: A Beginner's Guide
If your parent is diabetic, you may already know that...
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Article - Glaucoma: A Beginner's Guide
Glaucoma is the second-leading cause of blindness in...
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Monday January 28, 2008
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Article - Eye Exams for Your Elder Parent
Older people are at higher risk for eye disease and...
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