Articles tagged with Caregivers
A new study during the COVID-19 pandemic found associations between intimate partner violence and spanking among caregivers. Caregivers who used multiple discipline strategies had increased odds of using corporal punishment.
A study of 226 Alzheimer's family caregivers found that 61.5% experienced depressive symptoms at diagnosis, with 1 in 3 showing worsening symptoms over five years. The risk was not linked to disease severity or individual backgrounds.
A recent study led by Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions highlights the importance of nutrition and physical activity for both cancer patients and their caregivers. The research found similarities in beliefs about physical activity and barriers faced by both groups, including fatigue and time constraints.
A home-based primary care intervention program by the Department of Veterans Affairs significantly improved health-related quality of life and satisfaction for patients and their caregivers. The study found that Team-Managed Home-Based Primary Care (TM/HBPC) improved HR-QoL scales, caregiver outcomes, and reduced hospital readmissions.
The study found that the VA home care model significantly improved health-related quality of life and caregiver satisfaction compared to private-sector home care. Terminally ill patients scored higher on several quality-of-life measures, while non-terminally ill patients showed significant increases in satisfaction with care.
A recent study from Ohio State University found that stress levels can weaken the immune system's response to pneumonia vaccinations. After six months, vaccinated individuals who were highly stressed showed a weaker immune response compared to those with lower stress levels.
A study found that family caregivers of dementia patients experience a decline in immune responses after vaccination, suggesting they may be more susceptible to illnesses like pneumonia and flu. Chronic stress is believed to play a role in this impairment.
A study found that caregivers' problem-solving skills and positive expectations have a modest but potential clinical importance in reducing asthma symptoms. Caregivers with superior problem-solving skills helped children wheeze for fewer hours, while positive expectations improved functioning ability.
A study of caregivers' goals for Alzheimer's treatment reveals that maintaining quality of life is more important than extending lifespan. Most caregivers are willing to accept risks to slow the disease and would prioritize benefits such as preserving memory, communication, and daily function over additional years of life.
A study found that the number of family members caring for chronically disabled parents or spouses decreased, but those who did were more likely to be primary caregivers. The Baby Boomer generation's lower fertility rate is expected to increase pressure on family care in the coming decades.
A new study found that an oral-solution form of Risperdal is just as effective as intramuscular injections in reducing symptoms of psychotic agitation. The oral solution may be a more acceptable alternative for both caregivers and patients, promoting patient choice and compliance.
A recent study found that physician recommendations and media messages significantly influenced caregivers' decisions to place infants on their backs for sleep. Between 1994 and 1998, the percentage of white infants sleeping on their backs increased from 27% to 58%, while black infant back sleep rates rose from 17% to 31%. The study su...
A recent study by the University of Alberta found that non-paid elderly caregivers in Canada are saving taxpayers over $5 billion each year. However, these caregivers often pay a significant personal cost, including reduced social connections, physical health issues, and financial struggles. To address this issue, researchers recommend...
Elderly caregiving spouses who report experiencing strain are at a 63% higher risk of death than noncaregivers. Caregivers with prevalent disease are particularly vulnerable to mortality, with a 33% risk of dying within four years.
A recent study found that caregivers of mentally ill individuals are at a high risk of physical illness, with the severity of symptoms predicting burden and infections. Social support played a crucial role in reducing caregiver burden and infections.
Researchers found that stressed caregivers caring for Alzheimer's patients have impaired immune function, including reduced lymphocyte production and elevated stress hormone levels. This vulnerability can lead to increased illness duration and severity.
A new model developed by psychologists at the University of Georgia can predict how caregivers will suffer from depression or resentment based on their past relationship with the spouse they care for. The research, supported by grants from the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Mental Health, may help family caregi...
A study comparing day care and non-day care groups found that families with access to day care reported higher well-being and lower stress levels. The program provided cost-efficient support, enabling caregivers to continue employment while caring for loved ones.