Caregiving has been part of María Aranda's life since she was a young girl, when her Puerto Rican grandmother and namesake lived with her family in the Los Angeles area. She remembers watching her mother and other family ...
Aug 31, 2023
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Electrical blackouts pose a serious threat to those who rely on at-home medical devices to live. An expert with Baylor College of Medicine explains why preparation for a sudden loss of power is crucial.
Aug 22, 2023
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Although it is associated with dying, palliative care is an approach focused on improving quality of life—or how people feel about and respond to facing a life-threatening illness.
Aug 4, 2023
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Language barriers are resulting in people from South Asian communities experiencing more pain at the end of life, new research has found.
Jul 26, 2023
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A busy, crowded, confusing emergency room is not an ideal place for a person living with dementia.
Jul 24, 2023
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People caring for family members at home (family caregivers) face more substantial psychological and physical challenges than non-caregivers. Therefore, health care professionals should pay attention to the stress of family ...
Jun 26, 2023
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The need for grief counseling in dementia care may be substantially underestimated, according to new research led by a UCL academic.
Jun 9, 2023
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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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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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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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