February 4, 2022
Asthma is a chronic (long-term) condition of the lungs that affects both children and adults. An asthma attack occurs when the airways become inflamed after […]
January 21, 2022
The transition from pediatric care to adult care for children with special health care needs can seem overwhelming and complicated. According to the 2016 National […]
January 21, 2022
As adults get older, they’re more likely to take multiple medications to manage chronic conditions. If you’re an older adult, what can you do to […]
January 7, 2022
According to the Administration on Aging (a division of the US Department of Health and Human Services), in 2020 roughly 14.7 million adults age 65 […]
December 24, 2021
Caring for a child diagnosed with epilepsy or any seizure disorder can be challenging. One of the more challenging parts of caring for a child […]
December 10, 2021
As adults age, keeping active is one of the most important things they can do for their health. Exercise can help aging adults slow and, […]
November 26, 2021
Dementia is a syndrome characterized by impaired cognitive function, such as the ability to remember things and make decisions. It’s normal to experience minor memory […]
November 12, 2021
If you are a caregiver to a sick or disabled child or a sick or aging parent, then you know that finding time to take […]
October 29, 2021
Cystic fibrosis is one of the most common genetic health conditions in the US, with nearly 1,000 newly diagnosed children every year. Cystic fibrosis is […]
October 15, 2021
Adults over the age of 65 are one of the highest risk groups for accidental house fires. The risk of dying in a home fire […]