Stephanie Trelogan, Caring.com senior editor
Stephanie Trelogan is a Caring.com Senior Editor. Older people in Stephanie's family have coped with a variety of stroke- and heart-related conditions, and several family members -- including Stephanie -- have struggled with depression.
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Arrhythmia — Jan 08, 2013Whether your parent has tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), bradycardia (slow heartbeat), or fibrillation (chaotic, very rapid heartbeat), managing his arrhythmia will help him ...
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) — Dec 19, 2012What is a TIA (ministroke)? A transient ischemic attack (TIA) -- also called a "ministroke" -- is a brief episode of stroke symptoms caused by low blood flow in arteries ... -
Stroke Care — Nov 13, 2012If your family member or close friend has recently had a stroke, you're probably still reeling. Not only do you have to come to terms with her acute illness and possible di... -
Muscle Spasticity After a Stroke — Nov 06, 2012How to treat muscle spasticity About one in five stroke survivors suffers from painful muscle spasms, which result when weakened muscles contract abnormally. Someone with... -
10 Vital Things to Look for in a Stroke Center — Mar 23, 2010If your parent is at risk for a stroke, perhaps because he's had one before or there's a strong family history, it's important to be prepared for a stroke emergency. One es... -
10 Ways to Prevent a Stroke — Feb 24, 2010According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, stroke is the number one cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States. Over the course of a life... -
Making a Bedroom Safer for a Stroke Survivor — Feb 09, 2010Maximizing a stroke survivor's safety and comfort while dressing For someone who's survived a stroke, the bedroom is his sanctuary. By setting up this room to maximize his... -
How to Help Someone Live With Angina — Feb 09, 2010What is angina? Angina isn't actually a disease, but rather a symptom of a larger problem: coronary artery disease (CAD), which occurs when a substance called plaque build... -
10 Ways You Can Help Your Parents Prevent a Stroke — Feb 07, 2010According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, stroke is the number one cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States. Over the course of a life... -
10 Questions to Ask After a Stroke — Feb 02, 2010If your parent has suffered a stroke, the future may seem very uncertain. Now is the time to organize medical care and figure out how to make the transition from the hospit... -
10 Vital Things to Look for in a Stroke Center — Feb 02, 2010If your parent is at risk for a stroke, perhaps because he's had one before or there's a strong family history, it's important to be prepared for a stroke emergency. One es... -
10 Questions to Ask After a Stroke — Jan 29, 2010If your parent has suffered a stroke, the future may seem very uncertain. Now is the time to organize medical care and figure out how to make the transition from the hospit... -
What Causes a Heart Attack? — Jan 27, 2010A heart attack happens when blood flow to part of the heart is blocked or severely restricted. If the blood flow is cut off for more than a few minutes, the muscle cells be... -
Swallowing Difficulties After a Stroke — Jan 27, 2010Swallowing problems are common in people who've had strokes. Throat and mouth muscles may be weakened, or the connection between these muscles and the brain may be damaged.... -
5 Ways to Connect With Other Heart Disease Caregivers — Jan 27, 20101. Join a support group for heart disease caregivers near you.A support group is a great way to connect with other heart disease caregivers. Unlike your family and frien... -
Stroke Caregiver Support — Jan 27, 20101. Join a support group for caregivers. A support group is a great way to connect with other caregivers. Unlike your family and friends, these folks may be able to offe... -
How to Help Someone With Depression — Jan 27, 2010Know the warning signs of an older adult's depression Older adults often face stressful situations, including chronic illness, financial problems, and loss of independence... -
Arrhythmia Management: 8 Ways You Can Help — Oct 09, 2009Whether your parent has tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), bradycardia (slow heartbeat), or fibrillation (chaotic, very rapid heartbeat), managing his arrhythmia will help him ... -
10 Ways to Prevent a Heart Attack — Sep 04, 2009Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States. For people over 65 years of age, the risk is even greater: eight out of ten people who die of ... -
Prevent Heart Attack — Sep 04, 2009Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States. For those over 65 years of age, the risk is even greater: eight out of ten people who die of h... -
Risk Factors for Heart Attack — Sep 01, 2009Several factors raise the risk for heart attack and coronary artery disease. The more risk factors someone has, the greater the chance of developing coronary artery disease... -
Perception Problems After a Stroke — Aug 24, 2009Perception problems after right-hemisphere strokesWhen you're caring for someone who's had a stroke, you might notice she's having perception problems -- specifically with ... -
Ongoing Treatment After a Heart Attack — Aug 21, 2009Treatment after a heart attack: medications, exercise, and giving up smokingTreatment after a heart attack doesn't suddenly end when someone is released from the hospital. ... -
Stroke Memory Problems — Aug 18, 2009Types of memory problems that can occur after a strokeSome memory loss after a stroke is common, but sometimes it's so subtle, you might not even notice the problem until t... -
How a Stroke Is Diagnosed — Aug 17, 2009Stroke diagnosis history and physical examsIf you're caring for someone who's had a stroke before, there's a chance of another such event. If you suspect a stroke, act imme...
