A Singapore study of family caregivers of the terminally ill suggests that self-determination is the key factor that can protect them from caregiver burden—a negative state impacting a carer's wellbeing.
Dec 2, 2020
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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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They do it with the best of intentions. "Do you remember our wedding day?" "Who is that person next to you in the picture?" For couples with decades of shared memories, a partner's decline in the ability to communicate is ...
Feb 21, 2018
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A cancer diagnosis can be tough to take, and not just for the patient.
Apr 3, 2023
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The stress of caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease can take a toll on loved ones.
Apr 5, 2023
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Emergency room staff call it a "pop drop" - when a disabled older person comes in for medical attention, but it seems like the person who takes care of them at home is also seeking a break from the demands of caregiving.
Aug 24, 2017
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An analysis of data from more than 1,200 caregivers in the United States finds that cancer caregivers report a higher burden and spend significantly more hours per week caregiving, as opposed to individuals who care for people ...
Sep 7, 2016
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Research shows caregiving can take a significant emotional, physical and financial toll on a person.
Nov 30, 2022
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(HealthDay)—The picture isn't necessarily pretty when it comes to Alzheimer's disease.
Feb 22, 2013
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As cancer patients become increasingly ill toward the end of their lives, their pain often intensifies and increases in frequency. This is distressing not only to the patient, but also to the patient's caregivers, often a ...
May 30, 2018
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