Senior Caregiving
| From Knee Surgery to Cardiac Crisis: Trisha Bartels |
| When she scheduled her knee replacement surgery in March 2024, the Starbuck resident anticipated a typical recovery — some discomfort, physical therapy and a gradual return to normal life. However, just days after the procedure, a whirlwind of symptoms led to a surprise diagnosis that changed everything — a pulmonary embolism, a serious condition caused by the development of blood clots in the lungs. read Trisha’s story |