Living with a chronic illness or disability creates a special kind of challenge in the workplace. Fortunately, the ADA provides a safety net—one that assures protection for persons with disabilities, enabling them to request reasonable...

The physical toll when facing any chronic illness or other major health threat is overwhelming to consider; the emotional fallout from it can be the straw that breaks the camel's back. To date, however, studies...

For a person with chronic illness, home is not merely a place of abode but a haven of rest and recuperation. Creating a cozy and healing environment at home can help a person feel better...

Medication management is often a reality when people are living with chronic illnesses, and at times it can feel overwhelming. It's a lot to remember—whether you are supposed to take your medicines at this or...

For people with chronic illness, medications are usually a long-term proposition necessary for symptom management and quality-of-life enhancement. While these medications can keep your condition under control, many of them have a host of side...

It can be quite hard to remain active and keep a social life when one is living with a chronic illness. Between managing symptoms, fatigue, and the general unpredictability of your health, it is easy...

Getting ready for a big treatment day of an infusion, chemotherapy, or dialysis is overwhelming. Hours spent in a hospital or a treatment center can leave you spent, physically and emotionally. With a little forethought,...

It is so hard to give a thoughtful gift to someone with a chronic illness. You want it to be practical but, above all, comforting. A truly great gift is something that makes their day-to-day...

A diagnosis for a chronic illness can be overwhelming, confusing, and sometimes life-altering. It is not only a question of physical symptoms but an emotional journey. Most any event can be just as important to...