Stephanie Trelogan

Caring.com senior editor

About

Stephanie Trelogan is Senior Editor of the Heart, Stroke, and Depression channels. Older people in Stephanie's family have coped with a variety of stroke- and heart-related conditions, and several family membersincluding Stephaniehave struggled with depression.

Recently Published on Caring.com

  1. Tuesday March 23, 2010

    1. 10 Vital Things to Look for in a Stroke Center

      Article - Learn the 10 most important things you should know when choosing a stroke center.

  2. Wednesday February 24, 2010

    1. 10 Ways to Prevent a Stroke

      Article - Strokes currently affect an estimated four out of five families in the US -- find out how you can reduce your risk and that of the ones you love. 101 Comments

  3. Saturday February 13, 2010

    1. 8 Ways You Can Help Your Parent Manage an Arrhythmia

      Article - Whether your parent has tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), bradycardia (slow heartbeat), or fibrillation (chaotic, very rapid heartbeat), managing his arrhythmia will help him live a longer, more active life. Here are some practical ways you can help 1 Comment

  4. Tuesday February 09, 2010

    1. Making a Bedroom Safer for a Stroke Survivor

      Article - How to make someone's bedroom safe and comfortable after a stroke. Plus, how to help him keep as much privacy and autonomy as possible. 3 Comments

    2. How to Help Someone Live With Angina

      Article - A basic guide to keeping someone healthy, comfortable, and safe while living with angina. 2 Comments

  5. Friday January 29, 2010

    1. 10 Questions to Ask After a Stroke

      Article - 10 questions to ask after a stroke. Is there is a recovery timeline after stroke? What is the prognosis after stroke? Get answers to aide in stroke recovery. 15 Comments

  6. Wednesday January 27, 2010

    1. What Causes a Heart Attack?

      Article - Coronary artery disease is the most common underlying cause of heart attack, but there can also be other causes of heart attack. 2 Comments

    2. Swallowing Difficulties After a Stroke

      Article - Swallowing difficulties are common after a stroke. Here’s how to address swallowing difficulties for stroke victims. 5 Comments

    3. 5 Ways to Connect With Other Heart Disease Caregivers

      Article - 5 ways to get practical advice and emotional support when an older adult has heart disease -- and how to get support for the patient, too. 3 Comments

    4. 5 Ways to Connect With Other Stroke Caregivers

      Article - 5 ways to get practical and emotional support after someone has a stroke -- and help the patient get extra support, too. 2 Comments

    5. How to Help Someone With Depression

      Article - When someone is struggling with depression, here's what you can -- and can't -- do to help. 21 Comments

  7. Thursday September 10, 2009

    1. 11 Warning Signs of Depression

      Article - Is it depression or just the blues? Read about the warning signs of depression and when to seek help. 70 Comments

  8. Friday September 04, 2009

    1. 10 Ways You Can Help Prevent a Heart Attack

      Article - Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. Prevent heart attack by following these 10 ways to reduce heart attack risk. 49 Comments

  9. Tuesday September 01, 2009

    1. Risk Factors for Heart Attack

      Article - Some heart attack risk factors can be controlled. Knowing the heart attack risk factors is the first step toward reducing the risk of heart attack. 6 Comments

  10. Monday August 24, 2009

    1. Perception Problems After a Stroke

      Article - Perception problems after a stroke are common. When someone has perception problems after a stroke, they have trouble with part of their visual field.

  11. Friday August 21, 2009

    1. Ongoing Treatment After a Heart Attack

      Article - Long-term treatment after a heart attack is geared toward preventing future heart attacks and improving life. Here's how you can help. 1 Comment

  12. Tuesday August 18, 2009

    1. Muscle Spasticity After a Stroke

      Article - Muscle spasticity affects many people after a stroke. What muscle spasticity means is that muscles contract painfully, interfering with routine tasks. 3 Comments

    2. Memory Problems After a Stroke

      Article - After a stroke, a stroke patient usually has memory loss. Know what to expect after a stroke, and learn ways to deal with memory loss. 2 Comments

  13. Monday August 17, 2009

    1. How a Stroke Is Diagnosed

      Article - To diagnose a stroke, a variety of tests may be needed. Here are some of the commonly used methods for stroke diagnosis. 4 Comments

  14. Wednesday August 12, 2009

    1. Coronary Bypass Recovery: What to Expect

      Article - What to Expect after Coronary Bypass Surgery. Recovery issues may include loss of appetite, leg swelling, shortness of breath, and trouble sleeping. 22 Comments

  15. Friday August 07, 2009

    1. Difficult Behaviors After a Stroke

      Article - After a stroke, a stroke patient may exhibit changes in behavior. Know what to expect after a stroke, and learn how to deal with unexpected behavior. 6 Comments

    2. Language Problems After a Stroke

      Article - People who've had a stroke often have trouble with language. Language trouble may improve in a stroke victim with help from you and a therapist. 1 Comment

    3. What Is a Stroke?

      Article - What is a stroke? A stroke can be ischemic or hemorrhagic -- ischemic stroke is from a blood clot, and hemorrhagic is from a ruptured blood vessel. 13 Comments

    4. What Is a Heart Attack?

      Article - What is a heart attack? A heart attack, also know as a myocardial infarction, is often the result of coronary artery disease, or atherosclerosis from plaque. 5 Comments

  16. Monday July 20, 2009

    1. What to Expect After a Heart Attack

      Article - What to expect after a heart attack. A caregiver's guide to common physical and emotional concerns. Find out what to expect and how you can help. 7 Comments