Taking Notes

Blog Posts

• Blog Post - My mother says she's lonely, and it's heartbreaking for me to hear her crying at night. What can I do to help her?

  My father died seven years ago, and for quite some...

• Blog Post - Diet Linked to Diabetes Risk

  Diet does matter if you or your parents want to cut your risk for type 2 diabetes.

• Blog Post - Diabetes Doughnut Hole Dilemma

  The so-called doughnut hole in prescription drug coverage hits seniors with diabetes -- and what to do to help a loved one keep paying for diabetes drugs.

Questions & Answers

• Question - Is it normal for blood cells to become enlarged after chemo?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - How long does insulin last once it's been opened?

  How long does insulin last, and does it expire faster if not refrigerated? Here's expert advice on how long insulin lasts and how best to store it.

• Question - What's the best way to respond when my parent with memory problems keeps repeating himself?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Does stress affect my parent's blood sugar levels?

  My mom is diabetic and has a tendency to get upset and anxious. Does stress have an impact on her blood sugar level, and if so, what can I do to help?

• Question - How do you deal with a parent that is unable to communicate?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - Can all children see their parents' living trust?

  People who make living trusts are free to keep their contents secret. But there may be ways you can air out hurt feelings over that.

• Question - Can my mother do a reverse mortgage on our home?

  I am 51 and co-own my mother's home. Can she take out a reverse mortgage?

• Question - What is the long term prognosis for a 58 year old man who had a TIA and clot buster with nearly full recovery?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

Tips & Reflections

• Tip - leave notes when you go out

  If you leave you, or your parent's spouse, leaves the...

News

• News - Diet Drug Rimonabant Tied to Depression, Anxiety

  THURSDAY, Nov. 15 (HealthDay News) -- People who take...

• News - Cannabis Compound May Stop Metastatic Breast Cancer

  MONDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- A non-toxic, non...

• News - New Cancer Drug Tied to Heart Problems

  THURSDAY, Dec. 13 (HealthDay News) -- The new and powerful...

• News - Putting on Pedometer Helps Walkers Shed Pounds

  THURSDAY, Jan. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Just by strapping...

• News - Common Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Won't Raise Blood Cancer Risk

  FRIDAY, Feb. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Methotrexate,...

• News - New Guidelines Tackle Treatment of Resistant Hypertension

  MONDAY, April 7 (HealthDay News) -- Lifestyle factors...

• News - Cancer Stem Cells Created in Lab

  WEDNESDAY, April 9 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers...

• News - New Surgical Technology Holds Promise of Painless, Scarless Procedures

  SUNDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- A new surgical technology...

• News - Certain Tests in ERs Raise Cancer Risk for Some

  THURSDAY, May 29 (HealthDay News) -- Long-term buildup...

• News - Medicare Costs for Cancer Treatment Soar

  TUESDAY, June 10 (HealthDay News) -- Costs for treating...