TOPIC: FAMILY SUPPORT

Loneliness can physically harm your elderly loved ones – it can raise levels of stress hormones and inflammation, which in turn increases the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, dementia, and other complications. Here’s how you can help your loved ones build resilience against loneliness and support them as they adjust to the changes.

It’s one of the fastest-growing developmental disabilities in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in 160 children has an autism spectrum disorder -- a lifelong condition that affects social and communication skills. Here’s what you need to know if your child is coping with autism, according to an occupational therapist.

When Wendy Yu's mother suffered a disabling stroke, it derailed Wendy's life as well. A little over a year into her caregiving role, she is still very much in a steep learning curve. We sit down with Wendy as she shares her insights coping with the aftermath of this debilitating experience and advice for new caregivers who are finding themselves on similar paths.