November is Caregiver Awareness Month, and timely findings from a study published in Blood Advances suggest that, among caregivers of patients undergoing a stem cell transplant, how someone approaches coping can influence ...
Nov 18, 2022
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Caregivers already dealing with the stress of looking after a loved one diagnosed with Parkinson's disease often have another concern to contend with—aggressive behavior directed toward them from the Parkinson's patient.
Nov 7, 2022
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The prevalence of arthritis is higher among caregivers than noncaregivers, and caregivers with arthritis are more likely to report disabilities, according to research published in the Nov. 4 issue of the U.S. Centers for ...
Nov 4, 2022
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When a parent is depressed, their child's asthma care may suffer. Now, research suggests that getting a child's asthma under control may include assessing a parents' mental health.
Nov 3, 2022
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Roughly 21% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients at the height of the pandemic required an intensive care stay and the bulk were cared for by family upon discharge. However, not much is known about how these caregivers and patients ...
Oct 31, 2022
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When there are suddenly creepy decorations and lots of knocks at the door from strangers, Halloween can be frightening for someone living with dementia.
Oct 27, 2022
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Only about 25 percent of children with challenging behaviors receive mental health treatment, and dropout rates are high for those who do. This makes brief and effective intervention programs to improve relationships between ...
Oct 20, 2022
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A web-based app shows potential for advancing the communication skills of children with developmental disorders in low- and middle-income countries, according to a recent study co-authored by Georgia State University researchers.
Oct 13, 2022
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When Floria Foote first became a caregiver for her sister, she didn't anticipate just how much work she would eventually take on during her sister's decline. "It was so not like her," said Foote. "She was the go-getter, raising ...
Oct 7, 2022
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Eyes wide, a baby reaches for a toy. Her caregiver, sensing her interest, brings the toy within her grasp.
Oct 6, 2022
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