Health
Tackling inequalities in end-of-life care
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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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Dementia becomes an emergency 1.4 million times a year, study shows
A busy, crowded, confusing emergency room is not an ideal place for a person living with dementia.
Jul 24, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Family caregivers who receive a high level of care from a family doctor found to have lower stress levels
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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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Need for formal bereavement support in dementia care is largely underestimated
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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Psychology & Psychiatry
UK report: Universal Credit harmful to mental health of lone parents
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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Oncology & Cancer
Study highlights how lower-income, working cancer caregivers experience harder financial impacts
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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Health
Seven reasons we should care about caregivers
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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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers study the impact of cancer on Hispanic patients and their caregivers
Cancer, in all of its forms, is a public health concern responsible for more than 8 million deaths each year in the United States. In addition to its effect on patients and the health care system in general, cancer also places ...
Mar 20, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Alzheimer's report: Many seniors with memory issues aren't telling their doctors
Alzheimer's is one of the most common and serious diseases of aging, yet many older adults with memory issues are not telling their doctors about their struggles.
Mar 15, 2023
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Medical economics
Aging with grace: New health and social care model for older people in Thailand
In several poorer countries, aging populations and a lack of universal access to long-term care place the burden of care for older adults on their family. To mitigate this, researchers have successfully implemented a community-integrated ...
Feb 22, 2023
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