Oncology & Cancer
Caregiving for someone with cancer
A cancer diagnosis can be tough to take, and not just for the patient.
Apr 3, 2023
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News tagged with informal caregiving
Health
More than 3 million 'Calico Critters' toys recalled after choking deaths to 2 kids
Calico Critters animal figures and sets that were sold with bottle and pacifier accessories are being recalled due to a choking hazard.
Mar 9, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The real cost to unpaid caregivers
Imagine two billion people working eight hours per day for no pay whatsoever. The fact is, you don't have to imagine it because this is the reality of the global informal unpaid caregiving load.
Nov 7, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Leveraging information technology to support caregiver medication management for individuals who live with dementia
More than 21 million people provide unpaid care for millions of people living with dementia in the U.S. With input from caregivers, researchers from Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University, the University of Wisconsin and ...
Jun 14, 2022
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Medical research
Study validates first tool to utilize caregiver input to assess post-ICU syndrome symptoms
A new study from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine validates the caregiver version of the Healthy Aging Brain Care Monitor as an accurate, dynamic tool for monitoring the burden of post-intensive ...
Apr 6, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
When caregivers need care
People who regularly care for or assist a family member or friend with a health problem or disability are more likely to neglect their own health, particularly by not having insurance or putting off necessary health services ...
Jan 23, 2020
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Health
Workers who are unpaid caregivers of older relatives struggle with unmet workplace needs
People who care for their elderly parents outside of their full-time jobs—and are unpaid for their help—experience considerable disruption of their workplace routines. Many are not getting employer support because it ...
Jun 25, 2019
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Health
Study asks patients' input to improve the hospital experience
American hospitals engage in continuous quality and safety improvement, but information remains scarce on what patients, families and caregivers themselves most want to change about their hospital experiences.
May 3, 2019
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Health
Caregivers in Canada need more support
It's time to strengthen support for the 28% of people who provide care for an ageing family member, friend or neighbour in Canada, argues an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Mar 4, 2019
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Plunging temperatures a threat to people with Alzheimer's
(HealthDay)—The polar vortex that has enveloped much of the United States this week poses a special danger to people with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.
Jan 30, 2019
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