Health
How caregivers of people with dementia can navigate the holidays
Although the holiday season brings joy to many, it may mean added stress for families supporting a loved one with memory loss.
Dec 7, 2022
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News tagged with family caregivers
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tailored activity program shows promise for Black people with dementia and their family caregivers
Behavioral and psychological symptoms such as agitation and aggression are hallmarks of dementia that occur across disease stages and types, and can negatively impact both the person living with dementia and their caregivers. ...
Dec 6, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Survey shows importance of supporting family caregivers
Research shows caregiving can take a significant emotional, physical and financial toll on a person.
Nov 30, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Family involvement may lead to better patient outcomes in psychosis treatment
According to new research from Boston Medical Center, family involvement in psychosis treatment leads to better patient outcomes. Published in Schizophrenia Research, researchers highlight that learning to use motivational ...
Nov 22, 2022
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Prevalence of arthritis higher among caregivers
The prevalence of arthritis is higher among caregivers than noncaregivers, and caregivers with arthritis are more likely to report disabilities, according to research published in the Nov. 4 issue of the U.S. Centers for ...
Nov 4, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Family members caring for COVID patients after ICU discharge face unique challenges
Roughly 21% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients at the height of the pandemic required an intensive care stay and the bulk were cared for by family upon discharge. However, not much is known about how these caregivers and patients ...
Oct 31, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Halloween can be a scary time for people with dementia. Here's how to help
When there are suddenly creepy decorations and lots of knocks at the door from strangers, Halloween can be frightening for someone living with dementia.
Oct 27, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Supporting caregivers of kids with developmental disorders: There's an app for that
A web-based app shows potential for advancing the communication skills of children with developmental disorders in low- and middle-income countries, according to a recent study co-authored by Georgia State University researchers.
Oct 13, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
One in three Alzheimer's disease family caregivers has persistent symptoms of depression
More than 60% of family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD) experienced at least mild depressive symptoms already at the time the individual with AD was diagnosed. In one third of them, depressive symptoms ...
Sep 29, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
When should you keep your child home from school?
Some parents and caregivers are asked, "Can I stay home from school?" by children on a daily basis, but knowing what's best in each case takes knowing the child, their symptoms and the situation. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic ...
Sep 14, 2022
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