Psychology & Psychiatry
Helping children manage back-to-school anxiety
For children, August means the end of summer and the start of a new school year. That can make many kids nervous and worried.
Aug 30, 2013
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Health
Baby activity centers sold at Walmart recalled due to injury risk
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Dorel Juvenile Group have announced a recall of an infant/toddler activity center due to injuries.
Oct 27, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Caregiving can last for decades, new research shows
To most people, "caregiving" means looking after ailing relatives in their final years. But the reality is much different, with the actual workload lasting up to 30 years for some, according to University of Alberta research.
Sep 15, 2020
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Health
Caregivers of veterans with chronic illnesses often stressed, yet satisfied: study
Veterans are almost twice as likely as the general public to have chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and heart failure. Therefore, veterans may require more assistance from informal caregivers, especially as outpatient treatment ...
Mar 8, 2012
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Research team develops social app to support Alzheimer's caregivers
Every day, more than 15 million unpaid caregivers provide care to people with Alzheimer's disease, with little outside support and often at the risk of their own health.
Mar 25, 2016
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
What's on the menu matters in health care for diverse patients
Food is a powerful part of community and medicine. It has the potential to build connections, elicit nostalgia, spark joy, mark celebration and promote healing.
Oct 7, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Poll: Patients, caregivers worry about cost of cancer care
(HealthDay)—In addition to fear of pain and suffering, Americans worry about cancer-related expenses, according to the results of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2018 National Cancer Opinion Survey.
Nov 6, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Chatbots for dementia patients and caregivers need more work
Chatbots hold promise for dementia patient or caregiver support, but are still in their infancy, finds a paper published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. None of the interactive digital apps tested by medical ...
Jun 16, 2021
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Cardiology
Caregivers of black stroke survivors spend more time, but report more positive outlook
Despite providing more hours of care, caregivers of black stroke survivors reported a more positive perception of caregiving than caregivers of white stroke survivors, according to new research in Circulation: Cardiovascular ...
Feb 22, 2017
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Living alone with Alzheimer's tough choice for all
(AP) -- Elaine Vlieger is making some concessions to Alzheimer's. She's cut back on her driving, frozen dinners replace once elaborate cooking, and a son monitors her finances. But the Colorado woman lives alone and isn't ...
May 6, 2012
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