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Stress & Caregiving among Luo Grandparents in Kenya
, Caregiving, Operational Resources, Senior HousingIn many parts of the world, grandparents are increasingly taking primary caregiving roles for their grandchildren. Research suggests that, in the US, grandparents who are…
Read MoreTranslating Research for Family Caregivers
, Caregiving, Operational Resources, Senior HousingThere is much research evidence for new practices of dementia care, specifically, innovative psychosocial treatments that manage cognitive and emotional symptoms often accompanying dementia. These…
Read MoreCosts of Informal Caregiving
, Caregiving, Operational Resources, Senior HousingA recent health policy brief from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research has culled noteworthy data regarding informal caregivers from the 2009 California Health…
Read MoreUsing YouTube for Reminiscence Therapy (RT)
, Caregiving, Electronic Health (e-Health)Reminiscence Therapy (RT) is a popular psychosocial intervention used with dementia patients enacted in a group setting. RT involves discussion of past experiences, often facilitated…
Read MoreMentally Stimulating Activities Help Battle Apathy in Early-Stage Alzheimer’s
, Caregiving, Operational Resources, Senior HousingApathy affects more than half of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) within the first five years, and is associated with increased functional and cognitive impairment…
Read MoreStudy Demonstrates Effectiveness of Online Support Groups for Caregivers
, Caregiving, Operational Resources, Senior HousingAs the prevalence of dementia increases, so does the prevalence of unpaid caregiving, as family members need to assume caregiving roles with their loved ones.…
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