Hydrocephalus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Finding out that a loved one has been diagnosed with a serious medical condition is overwhelming and life-changing. All of a sudden, the only things that matter are finding out information about the illness, and what you can do to treat it — while keeping your loved one as comfortable as possible. It can feel… Read More
Chronic Atrial Fibrillation One of the most disconcerting things about life is finding out that a loved one has been diagnosed with a serious medical condition. The feeling of helplessness — and sometimes, hopelessness — can be overwhelming, and it’s certainly life-changing. And, when such a condition is related to a vital organ, it’s easy to feel like… Read More
Caregiver Burnout Taking care of a loved one is the ultimate act of love. First, you find out someone you love more than life itself has a serious health condition. Then, you try to make peace with this new reality. You keep telling yourself that your loved one will beat the odds and that it’s good that… Read More
Clostridium Difficile Colitis (C. Diff) Having any type of gastrointestinal issue is always uncomfortable. In addition to the hardship that comes with experiencing stomach pain, they also tend to be highly disruptive of everyday life — as well as embarrassing. Nobody wants to tell friends or coworkers about their changed bathroom habits or why they’re not feeling well. Unfortunately, such… Read More
Common Immune System Disorder Symptoms Being diagnosed with any type of chronic medical condition is disheartening. You have to learn to live with your new normal — as well as become familiar with new medical terms, medications, and lifestyle modifications. Then there’s also the way it impacts your loved ones. The family dynamic changes. You have to make time on… Read More
Born To Be a Nurse Iris Ten is a nurse and home health caregiver of 8-year-old J.G. They met in May 2019, when J.G.’s mom looked for someone to help her take care of her son, who has muscular dystrophy, is non-verbal, and has a tracheostomy. J.G. is homeschooled and his mom stays at home with him all day to… Read More
Pediatric Vasculitis Receiving a medical diagnosis for a serious health condition can feel frightening and overwhelming. The feelings are multiplied when the person with the disease is your child. What does it all mean? How did it happen? What does treatment entail? All these questions rush through your mind as you try to accept this new reality… Read More
Caring for a Child after a Liver Transplant Finding out your child needs an organ transplant can make you feel overwhelmed, anxious, and helpless. But, between the moment a donor has been found through surgery, things may seem to happen too fast to stop and really think about them. It’s once you’re ready to go home that this new reality sinks in. What… Read More
Caring for a Child After a Kidney Transplant Having a child who needs to undergo surgery is an overwhelming — and often heartbreaking — experience. You want to do everything under the sun to protect your little one. Make them comfortable, ensure their health, and provide the best care possible. So, once they come out of that operating room, you want to know… Read More
Cystic Fibrosis Diet & Nutrition Guide Finding out you’ve been diagnosed with a life-altering health condition comes with shock — as well as with a long list of emotions, such as fear, anxiety, and worrying about how this is going to impact your life. Feelings are heightened when the illness affects vital organs — such as your lungs and digestive system… Read More
