Amelia Brust

Writing about general public health guidance and medical research on behalf of the National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health. I've covered all levels of government, public education, lifestyle and business news, transportation, environment and emerging technology. Scroll down or navigate the tabs above to see my work.

Advance care plan: A checklist for the future | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

Do you and your loved ones have an advance care plan? An advance care plan spells out decisions you'd like to make if you can't communicate because of an illness or accident. You can base this plan on your personal values, preferences, and discussions with family and other loved ones. It can include advance directives, which are legal documents used in the event you are unable to communicate. Making an advance care plan is valuable for people at any age but especially for older adults or those...

Caregiving 101: Worksheets, resources, and suggestions from the National Institute on Aging | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

Being a caregiver or care partner is a big undertaking. Caregivers don’t just manage someone else’s health care, daily tasks, financial decisions, and other logistics. They also have their own schedules and responsibilities to balance. It can be hard to know where to begin! Whether you’re new to caregiving or have been doing it for a while, the National Institute on Aging’s (NIA) website has expert-backed advice to help make things more manageable. Here is just a sample of what you’ll find. As...

Making it easier to get HIV treatment | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

HIV research has come a long way since the epidemic began in the 1980s. Today, people with HIV can live long and healthy lives with the right treatment. The treatment for people living with HIV is known as antiretroviral therapy (ART), which is a combination of medicines taken together. Patients need to take ART for the rest of their lives. This can be hard for people who have financial and other barriers to accessing health care. Recent studies supported by the National Institute of Allergy an...
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