Psychology & Psychiatry
UK report: Universal Credit harmful to mental health of lone parents
A new study has shown that Universal Credit is harmful to the mental health of claimants, particularly lone parents.
May 15, 2023
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News tagged with family caregivers
Oncology & Cancer
Study highlights how lower-income, working cancer caregivers experience harder financial impacts
Cancer is a disease of ripples—from symptoms that precede a diagnosis to treatment, side effects, and goals for long-term survival. It can impact every facet of life, for the person who receives the diagnosis as well as ...
May 1, 2023
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Health
Seven reasons we should care about caregivers
Having a full-time job is challenging enough for most people—but add in a friend or relative who depends on you for their care, and the workload becomes much heavier and more complex.
Apr 5, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers study the impact of cancer on Hispanic patients and their caregivers
Cancer, in all of its forms, is a public health concern responsible for more than 8 million deaths each year in the United States. In addition to its effect on patients and the health care system in general, cancer also places ...
Mar 20, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Alzheimer's report: Many seniors with memory issues aren't telling their doctors
Alzheimer's is one of the most common and serious diseases of aging, yet many older adults with memory issues are not telling their doctors about their struggles.
Mar 15, 2023
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Medical economics
Aging with grace: New health and social care model for older people in Thailand
In several poorer countries, aging populations and a lack of universal access to long-term care place the burden of care for older adults on their family. To mitigate this, researchers have successfully implemented a community-integrated ...
Feb 22, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Balancing work and care linked to better emotional well-being for those caring for older adults
Caring for a loved one and managing a job is a significant challenge, but balancing some care responsibilities with some paid work provides working caregivers with emotional benefits, says a University of Michigan researcher.
Feb 20, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Advice for parents affected by earthquake in Syria, Turkey and neighboring countries
Researchers at The University of Manchester have released some brief and simple advice for parents and caregivers of children and young people affected by the earthquakes in Syria, Turkey and neighboring countries.
Feb 9, 2023
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Medical economics
Study shows pandemic put duties of employers on those directing own in-home care
As the U.S. population ages, the number of people receiving long-term services and supports in their own home has grown, including the use of self-directed care. Self-directed care enables long-term care recipients to hire ...
Jan 25, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Study examines dementia caregiver's experiences and preparedness
Millions of family caregivers provide essential emotional, physical, and social care to people living with dementia. As the global population ages, people providing care for more than one family member across adulthood is ...
Jan 6, 2023
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