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After a stroke, regaining power involves self-care. Many learn to manage bowel and bladder issues. Using impaired limbs for bathing and dressing aids muscle recovery, and daily use of affected hands often restores function.

A stroke requires immediate medical attention. Know the signs of stroke.

Patients who cannot walk are taught to use wheelchairs. For safety, have the therapist show you the correct way to help someone out of a wheelchair.

If you are caring for someone with dementia, it’s important to take good care of yourself too. Get out to see friends, eat a healthy diet, and visit your health care provider for regular checkups.

Dementia makes it harder for your loved one to understand and be understood. This can be troubling for both of you. Remember, these problems are not your loved one's fault. They're due to the disease. These tips can help you find ways to cope.

The time will come when your loved one with dementia can no longer make sound choices. Here are some ideas to help you both plan for the future.

Caring for someone with Parkinson Disease is tiring and can be frustrating. It's important to take care of yourself too.

Learn how the skeleton bones develop from infants to teens.

The rate or pattern of the heartbeat is known as the heart rhythm. Abnormal heart rhythms are called arrhythmias. These can cause your child to have symptoms such as lightheadedness, dizziness, low blood pressure, fainting, or fatigue. In rare cases, arrhythmias can cause more serious problems. To help your child's healthcare provider learn more about your child's heart rhythm, tests can be done.