Barbara Sadick

4 days ago | health.usnews.com | Barbara Sadick |Shanley Chien

Key Takeaways As more people decide to age in place, caregiving from a distance is becoming increasingly common. Caregiving from a distance can make you feel anxious, guilty and overwhelmed, so it’s important to have a good network for you and on the ground for your loved one for it to be successful. Open and honest communication between those in your network will make it easier to fulfill your responsibilities.

1 month ago | health.usnews.com | Barbara Sadick |Shanley Chien

Getty ImagesDoctor's hand holds a syringe and a blue vaccine bottle at the hospital. Health and medical conceptsIn 2024, Dianne Elliot took a three-week, seven-country trip that included stops in the United Kingdom, Egypt, India, Cambodia, Jordan, Indonesia and Oman. Some of those countries require specific vaccinations for entry. Others have no requirements, but because of disease outbreaks and endemic diseases, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends specific vaccinations.

Mar 3, 2025 | health.usnews.com | Barbara Sadick |Shanley Chien

Getty ImagesWhen it comes to health care in the United States, some medical procedures and surgeries come with hefty price tags – many easily reaching six or seven figures, leaving patients and insurers footing massive bills. While health insurance may cover a portion, there are still significant out-of-pocket expenses that often make getting treatment a financial challenge for patients.

Feb 20, 2025 | msn.com | Barbara Sadick

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Feb 19, 2025 | health.usnews.com | Barbara Sadick |Shanley Chien

Stephanie Mauro, now 76 years old, has had multiple sclerosis for more than 40 years. In 2020, when COVID-19 first appeared in the United States, her condition had worsened to the point where her pain was excruciating. Getty Images“I became so sick I wanted to die,” Mauro says. “I couldn’t move or function at all.”In Rhode Island, where she lives, she was taken to a hospital parking lot where doctors were seeing patients.