A pioneering study led by researchers at the University of York's Social Policy Research Unit (SPRU) shows that life story work has the potential to help people with dementia.
Sep 2, 2016
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Dying is changing. It used to be quick and unexpected for most, due to infection or trauma. Now it comes to us, in general, when we are older – caused by chronic medical conditions such as heart, kidney or lung disease, ...
Apr 30, 2018
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Carers for people with cancer are between 5 and 7 times more likely to have mental health problems than the general population, according to a landmark new study.
Aug 22, 2018
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Some people still at imminent risk of suicide leave hospital to be cared for at home by their partner.
Apr 24, 2023
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Family members who have been the primary carer for a dying loved one may experience considerable grief and poor health and quality of life for several months after the person has died, new research led by Curtin University ...
Oct 30, 2019
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Family carers of people with dementia need more help with medication management according to a new report involving the University of East Anglia, which was led by the University of Aston.
Jul 25, 2014
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Variability in COVID-19 vaccination uptake by care home staff and family carers was the biggest barrier to care home visits resuming during the pandemic, research led by the University of Liverpool suggests.
Nov 25, 2021
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The first research-based online resource in Australia to present the lived experiences of people diagnosed with severe mental health problems was launched on 16 June by the Hon Steve Dimopoulos MP, State Member for Oakleigh, ...
Jun 17, 2016
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Analysis led by Lancaster University researchers suggests that spontaneous humour is used and appreciated by people with cancer and can be a helpful way of dealing with distressing, taboo or embarrassing circumstances.
Dec 6, 2017
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Academics and healthcare professionals from across Greater Manchester as well as people with a diagnosis of dementia and family carers have teamed up to devise a new training programme for general hospital staff.
Sep 11, 2013
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