Stephanie Trelogan
Caring.com senior editor
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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 members—including Stephanie—have struggled with depression.
Recently Published on Caring.com
Monday June 30, 2008
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Blog Post - Vascular Dementia Resources for Caregivers
Vascular dementia is the second leading cause of dementia in the US. Here's a list of blogs and resources for vascular dementia caregivers.
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Monday June 23, 2008
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Blog Post - Elder Suicide: Know the Warning Signs
Seniors have the highest rates of suicide of any age group. Know the suicide warning signs if someone you love is depressed or at risk.
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Monday June 16, 2008
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Blog Post - Heartburn or Heart Attack? Women May Miss the Signs
Women often attribute heart attack symptoms to indigestion, stress, and fatigue. Here's a list of the less typical signs of heart attack.
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Monday June 09, 2008
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Blog Post - Heart Attack! Do You Know the Warning Signs?
Nearly half of patients with heart disease don't know the signs of heart attack. Here's a list of symptoms and what to do if heart attack strikes.
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Friday June 06, 2008
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Article - Managing Congestive Heart Failure
A parent with congestive heart failure can lead an active life, especially if he knows how to manage the early-stage symptoms. Here's how to help.
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Article - Making the Most of Your Parent's Stroke Rehabilitation Team
When your parent has a stroke, you can aid in his recovery...
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Monday June 02, 2008
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Blog Post - Should All Stroke Patients Take Antidepressants?
Should all stroke patients take antidepressants? New research shows antidepressants may prevent depression after a stroke.
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Monday May 26, 2008
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Blog Post - How to Keep Stroke Patients From Taking a Tumble
New research shows that stroke patients fall almost twice as often as those who haven't had a stroke.
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Friday May 23, 2008
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Blog Post - Memory Problems? Don't Blame Bypass Surgery
New research suggests that coronary artery disease, not bypass surgery, may be to blame for heart patients' cognitive decline.
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Monday May 19, 2008
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Blog Post - Will You Act F.A.S.T. or Give Me 5 For Stroke?
Controversy about which campaign for remembering stroke symptoms is better, Act F.A.S.T. or Give Me 5 for Stroke.
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Saturday May 17, 2008
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Article - How to Tell if Your Parent Is Having a Stroke
How to Tell if Your Parent Is Having a Stroke. 5 stroke symptoms to watch for and what to do if your parent shows symptoms of a stroke.
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Monday May 12, 2008
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Blog Post - Stroke Awareness Month: Stroke Heroes and Their Stories
A roundup of personal blogs about stroke.
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Sunday May 11, 2008
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Article - How Much Care Will Your Parent Need After a Stroke?
How to assess how much care and help your parent will need after a stroke.
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Monday May 05, 2008
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Blog Post - A Drug for the Bones Causes Risk to the Heart
New research shows that the osteoporosis drug Fosamax nearly doubles the risk of atrial fibrillation.
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Monday April 28, 2008
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Answer - Do you have any healthy recipe suggestions for a stroke patient?
Where to find great heart-healthy recipes now.
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Blog Post - In Case of Stroke, Better Call a Neurologist
New research suggests that stroke patients treated by neurologists have better outcomes.
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Thursday April 24, 2008
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Article - What to Expect After a Heart Attack
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.
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Monday April 21, 2008
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Blog Post - After a Stroke: When Words Fail Us
Creative ways to communicate with someone who has trouble speaking or understanding language.
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Monday April 14, 2008
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Blog Post - Music Hits the Right Note for Stroke Patients
New research shows that listening to music for a couple of hours a day can help patients recover from stroke.
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Monday April 07, 2008
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Blog Post - Depressed? Try Sleeping It Off
Research shows insomnia prolongs depression in some elderly people. Tips to help your parent sleep better -- and help her overcome depression.
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Monday March 31, 2008
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Blog Post - Exciting News For Heart and Stroke Patients
Two-drug combination blood pressure therapy lowers cardiovascular risk in patients with high blood pressure.
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Monday March 24, 2008
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Article - Preparing for a Stroke Emergency: What You Should Know If Your Parent Is At Risk
Is your parent at risk for a stroke? This practical guide will help you prepare for a stroke emergency.
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Blog Post - Are You Worried Sick About Your Parent's Heart Disease?
Caring for someone with heart disease may increase your risk of heart disease and depression. Consider these tips for better heart health.
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Checklist - 10 Vital Things to Look for in a Stroke Center
A primary stroke center offers the finest care, but it may not be possible to get there in time. Use this checklist to find the best stroke treatment center near your parent.
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Monday March 17, 2008
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Blog Post - Talking Your Parent Into Trying Talk Therapy
Talk therapy can help older people beat depression. Here are some practical guidelines for talking your parent into giving psychotherapy a try.
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Tuesday March 11, 2008
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Blog Post - Link Between Depression and Heart Disease
ScienceDaily offers a sneak peek at the findings of...
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Friday February 01, 2008
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Article - After a Stroke: The First Days to Weeks
Most spontaneous stroke recovery occurs during the first days to weeks. Here's what medical treatment to expect in the hospital, and how you can help.
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Article - Your Parent's Stroke Recovery: Outpatient Rehabilitation and the Rest of Your Parent's Life
Stroke recovery is a long-term process. What to expect from your parent, physically and emotionally, and ways you can help him make the most of life.
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Wednesday January 23, 2008
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Article - After a Stroke: The First 24 Hours
The first stop after a stroke is the emergency room. This guide explains what to expect and offers ways to help with your parent's stroke recovery.
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Wednesday November 21, 2007
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Article - 5 Ways to Connect With Other Heart Disease Caregivers
5 ways to get practical advice and emotional support when your elderly parent has heart disease -- and how to get support for your parent, too.
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Article - Making Your Parent's Home Safer After a Stroke
Tips and resources for making your elderly parent's home safe after a stroke, whether he’s partially paralyzed, in a wheelchair, or uses a walker.
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Article - Making Your Parent's Bathroom Safer After a Stroke
A bathroom can be dangerous for someone who's had a stroke. Here's how to help your elderly parent bathe, groom, and use the toilet safely.
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Article - Making Your Parent's Bedroom Safer After a Stroke
How to make your elderly parent's bedroom safe and comfortable after a stroke. Plus, how to help him keep as much privacy and autonomy as possible.
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Article - Making Your Parent's Kitchen Safer After a Stroke
Practical tips and resources to make your elderly parent's kitchen safe after a stroke. Plus, how to modify the kitchen for someone in a wheelchair.
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Article - Making Your Parent's Stairways Safer After a Stroke
When your elderly parent has had a stroke, here's how to make the stairs -- both inside and out -- as safe as possible.
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Sunday November 18, 2007
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Article - 5 Ways to Connect With Other Stroke Caregivers
5 ways to get practical and emotional support after your elderly parent has a stroke –- and help your parent get extra support, too.
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Article - 8 Tips for Improving Mealtimes After Your Parent's Stroke
8 practical tips to make eating safer and less stressful after your elderly parent has a stroke -- and help him get the nutrition he needs.
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Friday November 09, 2007
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Article - What Atrial Fibrillation Means for You and Your Parent
What atrial fibrillation means for your aging parent: how it's treated, how to prevent stroke, and what warning signs you should watch out for.
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Article - What to Expect When Your Parent Has Coronary Angioplasty and Stenting
Maximize the benefits of your parent's angioplasty. From what to do when they first get home to how much activity they can handle.
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Article - What to Expect When Your Parent Has Coronary Bypass Surgery
What to Expect after Coronary Bypass Surgery. Recovery issues may include loss of appetite, leg swelling, shortness of breath and trouble sleeping.
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Checklist - 8 Ways You Can Help Your Parent Manage an Arrhythmia
Practical ways to help your parent manage arrhythmia (tachycardia, bradycardia, or fibrillation) and live a longer, more active life.
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Sunday November 04, 2007
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Article - Helping Your Parent Live Well With Angina
A basic guide to keeping your parent healthy, comfortable, and safe while living with angina.
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Friday September 07, 2007
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Checklist - 10 Questions to Ask After a Heart Attack
10 Questions to Ask After a Heart Attack. Was it a mild heart attack? What about side effects? Find out and set a realistic timetable for recovery.
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Checklist - 10 Ways You Can Help Your Parents Prevent a Heart Attack
Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. Reduce the risks by following these 10 ways to prevent a heart attack.
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Thursday September 06, 2007
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Article - TIA: What You Should Know if Your Parent Is at Risk for a Stroke
Understanding your parent's risk of a transient ischemic attack (TIA), or ministroke, including the symptoms of a TIA and what you should do if your parent has a stroke or a ministroke.
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Checklist - 10 Questions to Ask After a Stroke
10 Questions to Ask After a Stroke. Is there is a stroke recovery timeline? What is the prognosis after a stroke? Get answers to aide in recovery.
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Tuesday September 04, 2007
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Article - What to Do When Your Parent Experiences Depression After a Stroke
Understanding the emotional aftermath of a stroke, including the warning signs of depression and what you can do to help your parent.
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Article - What to Do When Your Parent Experiences Depression After a Heart Attack
Understanding the emotional aftermath of your parent's heart attack, including the warning signs of depression and what you can do to help.
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Checklist - 10 Ways You Can Help Your Parents Prevent a Stroke
Stroke prevention: 10 ways you can help prevent a stroke. These stroke prevention strategies will help your parents reduce their risk of a stroke.
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Saturday August 25, 2007
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Article - How to Tell if Your Parent Is Having a Heart Attack
Five heart attack symptoms to watch for and how to respond if you see symptoms of a heart attack.
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