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Caring Conversations: When Family Caregivers & Health Care Professionals Interact
, CaregivingUnpaid and family caregivers play a large role in managing the health care of older adults. A recent study examined these caregivers’ experiences with health…
Read MoreComparing Former, Current & Never Older-Adult Caregivers
, CaregivingWhile informal caregiving (typically unpaid and provided by family, friends, and volunteers) can be emotionally and physically challenging, it can also be rewarding and provide…
Read MoreHelp at Home: Can Home Modifications Reduce Older Adults’ Need for Caregiving?
, CaregivingHousing design can influence someone’s ability to live independently. A recent study sought to better understand how home modification affects the caregiving needs of older…
Read MoreCare Recipient Q&A on Preferences Reveals Surprising Answers
, CaregivingAre older adults receiving the type of long-term services and supports (LTSS) they want? A recent study examines whether LTSS preferences match the care arrangements…
Read MoreLocation, Location, Location: Caregivers in Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Show Surprising Outcomes
, CaregivingA new study utilized a mapping tool to uncover differences in caregiver outcomes based on neighborhood characteristics. The researchers conducted telephone surveys with 792 caregivers…
Read MoreMastering Caregiving: Benefits of Mastery for High-Burden Caregivers
, CaregivingTaking on the role of caregiver for a loved one can be a burdensome task, but there is some evidence that this type of role…
Read MoreOn the Plus Side: Positive Aspects of Caregiving Benefit Well-Being
, CaregivingA recent review examined more than 50 studies to explore how positive aspects of caregiving can have a benefit on well-being. Instead of simply dealing…
Read MoreCare Pairs: Exploring Relationships between Caregivers & Patients
, CaregivingUsing interviews, researchers investigated how to maintain supportive relationships between older adults with multiple chronic conditions and their informal caregivers. This study focused on relationships…
Read MoreScrutinizing Supports & Stressors for Informal Caregivers
, CaregivingIn light of the crucial importance of informal caregivers of older adults and how taxing their work can be, a recent study looked into what…
Read MoreHigher Purpose, Greater Gains? A Look at Caregivers & Their Sense of Purpose
, CaregivingMultiple beneficial health outcomes have been associated with having a sense of purpose in life. A recent study looked at whether sense of purpose in…
Read MoreMindfulness over Matter: Helping Caregivers Reduce Stress
, CaregivingCaregiving for individuals with dementia often involves a great deal of stress and has been associated with greater risk of a number of negative mental…
Read MoreA Closer Look at Caregivers: Caregiver Types Defined by Burdens & Benefits
, CaregivingResearchers recently used data from two major surveys of aging and caregiving to categorize caregiving experiences into five types, and to identify the prevalence of…
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