Laurie Udesky
Caring.com senior editor
- About
- Laurie Udesky, Senior Editor of the General Health channel, has covered health and medical issues for National Public Radio (NPR); produced features for "Crossroads," a cross-cultural program that aired on NPR; and served as a reporter or editor for medical trade journals such as TB Monitor and AIDS Alert. She wrote a chapter on drug interactions for The Self-Care Advisor, a Time Inc. health publication, and has written regularly on health and mental health issues affecting older people for Consumer Health Interactive, where she is a contributing editor. As a foreign correspondent in the Middle East, Laurie covered health, social welfare, and political issues for the Dallas Morning News, the St Petersburg Times, Salon.com, Macleans magazine, NPR, and Consumer Health Interactive. She has been recognized with an Award for Excellence in Health Care Journalism, a California Endowment Health Journalism Fellowship, an Exceptional Merit Media Ward (EMMA) from Radcliffe College, and other top awards in magazine writing. Laurie's B.A. is in English with honors from the University of California at Santa Cruz.
In the 1980s Laurie served on the board of an intergenerational organization. The experience of working with older people in the community helped shape her views and interest in reporting on issues affecting older people. She also was very close to her grandmother, who lived to be 95.
Recently Published on Caring.com
Monday June 30, 2008
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Article - How to Help Your Aging Parent Sleep Better
Help your aging parent sleep better. Here are some ways to deal with the sleep problems that arise with old age.
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Checklist - 10 Questions to Ask Your Parent About a Fall
Don't be surprised if your parent is reluctant to talk...
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Tuesday October 23, 2007
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Checklist - Questions to Ask Your Parent About Insomnia Before Going to the Doctor
Insomnia and other sleep disorders are common among the elderly. Ask your parent these questions to help determine the cause of his insomnia.
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Wednesday September 12, 2007
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Article - How to Care for a Parent With Fecal Incontinence
Fecal or bowel incontinence can be caused by Alzheimer's, stroke, Parkinson's and other diseases that strike the elderly. Learn how you can help.
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Sunday September 09, 2007
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Checklist - 11 Questions to Ask When Selecting Incontinence Products
Before you dive into the ever-expanding world of incontinence...
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Thursday September 06, 2007
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Article - What to Do When Your Parent Shows Signs of Sundown Syndrome at Home
Sundown Syndrome affects people with dementia and strikes around sunset. Learn how to minimize sun down syndrome agitation for your loved ones.
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Checklist - 8 Questions to Ask an Occupational Therapist After Your Parent Breaks a Hip
Once your parent is back at home after suffering a...
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Tuesday August 28, 2007
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Article - Physical Therapy to Help Your Parent With Incontinence
Physical therapy for incontinence -- including exercises, biofeedback, and "bladder retraining" -- can help your parent improve control over urination.
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Checklist - 7 Questions to Ask the Physical Therapist After Your Parent Has Fractured Her Hip
Recovery from a broken hip requires physical therapy and specific exercises. Here are 7 questions to ask the physical therapist after breaking a hip.
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Checklist - 7 Questions to Ask Your Parents' Doctor About Preventing Falls
These questions will help you figure out how likely your parent is to suffer a fall and identify steps you can take to reduce risk.
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Monday August 27, 2007
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Article - Exercise Classes That Improve Your Aging Parents' Strength and Balance -- and Prevent Falls
Find an exercise class that improves a parent's strength and balance, reducing the risk of falling and preventing hip fractures and other injuries.
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Article - How to Care for a Parent With Urinary Incontinence
Caring for a parent with urinary incontinence is a difficult issue. Here are some basics to help.
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