Sarah Henry

Caring.com senior editor

About

Sarah Henry has covered health stories for most of her more than two decades as a writer, from her ten-year stint at the award-winning Center for Investigative Reporting, to her staff writer position with Hippocrates magazine, to her most recent web work for online sites including WebMD, Babycenter.com, and Consumer Health Interactive. Sarah has collaborated on several books, including the popular Dr. Koop's Self-Care Advisor, and her health articles have appeared in a wide range of publications including Modern Maturity , Health , Parenting , Glamour , the Washington Post , and Los Angeles Times Magazine . She holds a B.A. in communications from the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia, where she majored in journalism.

Sarah understands the tyranny of distance faced by many adult children caring for their aging parents. Her mother and father are both in their 70s and dealing with health challenges. Although Sarah returns to her hometown regularly, she's grateful that her five siblings -- who include a doctor and a nurse -- live near her parents. Sarah herself lives in Berkeley, California, with her nine-year-old son, whom she hopes will look after her in her old age.

Recently Published on Caring.com

  1. Wednesday March 17, 2010

    1. Trimming Toenails of Someone With Diabetes

      Tip - Learn about trimming toe nails for diabetic loved ones, and get diabetes caregiver advice on correctly trimming toe nails at Caring.com.

  2. Thursday March 04, 2010

    1. Managing Type 2 Diabetes: How to Help Someone in Your Care Make Lifestyle Changes

      Article - How to help an older adult with type 2 diabetes make healthy lifestyle changes.

  3. Thursday January 28, 2010

    1. Managing Type 2 Diabetes: How to Identify and Overcome Age-Related Obstacles

      Article - Find out about challenges for older adults coping with type 2 diabetes and potential solutions to the problems.

  4. Wednesday January 27, 2010

    1. Type 2 Diabetes: Causes and Risk Factors

      Article - Type 2 diabetes: Learn about the cause of diabetes and know the risk factors for who is most likely to get type 2 diabetes. 3 Comments

    2. Signs of Hearing Loss

      Article - Symptoms of hearing loss to watch for in older adults, and hearing tests that can can help pinpoint the causes of hearing loss. 2 Comments

    3. Diabetes Diagnosis: How Doctors Determine It's Diabetes

      Article - Find out how doctors arrive at a diabetes diagnosis.

    4. Managing Type 2 Diabetes: How to Help an Older Adult Deal With Denial and Depression

      Article - Help older adults with type 2 diabetes deal with denial and depression.

    5. Type 2 Diabetes: Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome

      Article - Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome can affect older adults with very high blood sugar. Prevent this emergency complication of type 2 diabetes. 2 Comments

  5. Monday October 05, 2009

    1. 10 Health Checks Your Parent with Diabetes Needs

      Article - How often should your parent with type 2 diabetes see her diabetes doctor? The ADA recommends quarterly appointments for people who take insulin or who have trouble controlling their glucose levels, and two or three annual visits for others with diabetes...

  6. Friday October 02, 2009

    1. 10 Essential Diabetes Resources on the Web

      Article - Information about type 2 diabetes abounds on the Internet. But which sources are reliable, and who has the best tips, tools, and advice? This list includes 10 excellent sites you can trust. Don't use them to make changes to your parent's treatment plan, though, without first checking with someone on her healthcare team...

  7. Monday September 28, 2009

    1. 10 People You Need on Your Diabetes Care Team

      Article - If your parent has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, formerly known as adult-onset diabetes (and the most common form of the disease in seniors), it's essential to get it under control. And to do that, your parent will need the help of a team of medical professionals... 1 Comment

  8. Tuesday September 01, 2009

    1. 10 Signs a Senior Needs Assistance

      Blog Post - Ten telltale signs that an older adult needs stepped-up caregiving help.

  9. Monday August 24, 2009

    1. What Is Type 2 Diabetes?

      Article - What is type 2 diabetes? Learn what it means and why it's such a serious disease. 2 Comments

  10. Thursday August 13, 2009

    1. What Are the Best Steps to Take for Diabetes Prevention?

      Article - Learn about the best methods of diabetes prevention. 3 Comments

    2. Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms

      Article - Learn about common diabetes symptoms, what they could mean, and how to get a diabetes diagnosis. 2 Comments

  11. Wednesday August 12, 2009

    1. Type 2 Diabetes: Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)

      Article - Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can hit hard in older adults with type 2 diabetes. What you need to know to recognize, treat, and prevent low blood sugar. 1 Comment

    2. Type 2 Diabetes: Ketoacidosis

      Article - Ketoacidosis is an emergency condition that can affect people with type 2 diabetes. Find out how to recognize, treat, and prevent ketoacidosis.

    3. Type 2 Diabetes: Hypoglycemia Unawareness (Low Blood Sugar Condition)

      Article - The low blood sugar condition hypoglycemia unawareness is an acute complication of type 2 diabetes. Learn to recognize, treat, and prevent this low blood sugar condition. 6 Comments

    4. Type 2 Diabetes: High Blood Sugar (Hyperglycemia)

      Article - High blood sugar is a common complication of type 2 diabetes. Find out what you need to know to recognize, treat, and prevent high blood sugar. 3 Comments

    5. Managing Type 2 Diabetes: How to Juggle a Diabetes Diagnosis With Other Medical Issues

      Article - Challenges for older adults with a type 2 diabetes diagnosis along with other medical conditions, and potential solutions to dual-diagnosis problems.

  12. Friday July 31, 2009

    1. How to Help Someone Make Dietary Changes

      Article - Advice on how to help a patient with chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease make dietary changes for the better.

  13. Wednesday July 29, 2009

    1. 12 Common Diabetes Myths Debunked

      Article - One myth is that people with diabetes can't eat sweets. People with type 2 diabetes can eat sweets occasionally, if they eat a low-carb meal first. 14 Comments

  14. Monday July 20, 2009

    1. Monitoring Blood Glucose 101

      Article - Monitoring the blood glucose of someone with diabetes helps identify which treatments work best. Here are the basics of blood glucose monitoring. 3 Comments

  15. Thursday May 14, 2009

    1. 9 Things to Do When Someone Is Diagnosed With Diabetes

      Article - A handy checklist of things you can do to help when someone is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

  16. Thursday May 07, 2009

    1. Diabetes and Stress

      Article - Try these strategies to help someone with type 2 diabetes deal with stress. 9 Comments