One in three family caregivers for Alzheimer’s disease patients has depression
Oct 12, 2022
The authors say that the health of family caregivers should be monitored in clinical practices.
Mentalizing imagery therapy aids family caregivers
Mar 24, 2022
The findings show lower depression and anxiety and better well-being versus support group attendance.
Nearly 7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s, and caregivers are stressed
Mar 20, 2024
Nearly 7 million American seniors are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, placing a huge strain on both personal caregivers and the US healthcare system, according to a new Alzheimer’s Association...
Prevalence of arthritis higher among caregivers
Nov 03, 2022
The proportion of caregivers reporting disabilities was higher for those with versus without arthritis.
Caregivers more likely to have subjective cognitive decline
Nov 19, 2021
“Healthcare professionals can support their patients and their patients’ caregivers by recognizing SCD and its associated challenges in providing care and providing compensatory strategies...
COACH intervention may reduce instances of elder mistreatment
Oct 06, 2023
Remotely delivered caregiver strengths-based education and social support intervention was effective for preventing elder mistreatment.
Worse care experiences reported at for-profit hospices
Feb 28, 2023
Caregivers of patients receiving hospice care report worse experiences at for-profit versus not-for-profit hospices.
Biden administration sets nursing home staffing minimums
Apr 23, 2024
The first-ever minimum staffing rule has been set for nursing homes, the Biden administration announced Monday.
At-home, inhaled flu vaccine could be on horizon
Oct 31, 2023
AstraZeneca is asking the FDA to allow adults aged 18 to 49 years to be able to give themselves the vaccine or give it to children aged 2 to 17 years.
Medicare mulls coverage for controversial drug for Alzheimer’s disease
Jul 13, 2021
CMS says a final decision on coverage is not likely until next spring.