Meeting travel where you are When Covid struck, travel shut down, and millions of people worldwide got a glimpse of what it feels like to have to stay put. Yet for some people, an inability to travel is the norm. A fear of flying may limit your destinations, or other financial responsibilities might keep travel […]
For people with compromised immune systems, or those who are undergoing chemotherapy, the world can be a scary place — especially when it comes to travel. Managing care away from home may feel more like an Read More
What happens when you find out your diagnosis from a patient portal, instead of your doctor? For more than a year, my mom suffered from a persistent, baffling cough. Two negative bronchoscopy procedures and several Read More
How caregivers can support their loved one through addiction. Celeste Kranick won’t forget the moment when a close relative, for whom she had acted as caregiver, opened up about why he couldn’t stop Read More
The art of pureed food — and other food modifications — to meet special dietary needs Eating should be a pleasure, but for some people this basic necessity becomes a chore. Local chefs are turning to more Read More
The Care Plan helps people navigate healthcare systems not set up for LGBTQ+ or racially diverse caregivers. After her wife was diagnosed with stage IV cancer in 2011, Marsha Wetzel spent the next two years taking Read More
7 red foods to love, according to dietitians. Love is in the air, so let’s color our plates with heart-healthy red foods this month. Red foods offer the bold and powerful colors of the season, Read More
Extreme cold and heat put seniors’ lives at risk. Know which thermostat settings are safe for older adults — and why Temperature regulation is a serious health concern for older adults, especially when the facilities they Read More
Illinois Family Caregiver Coalition gives caregivers a voice, connects them with resources Balancing a career with caregiving put Amy Brennan in a precarious position. In 2016, the Chicago resident took five months off work with partial Read More
What did our readers want to read about in 2022? It was a mixed bag! Our top 10 stories range from powerful supplements to cultural care, aging’s anxieties to head injuries. People had a lot of Read More