FDA approves first flu vaccine that can be self-administered at home
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Sep 20, 2024
“For those interested in self or caregiver administration, the vaccine manufacturer plans to make the vaccine available through a third-party online pharmacy,” the FDA said. “Those who...
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.
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.
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.
Tool estimates mortality risk for seniors using home care
Jul 06, 2021
The model uses data reported by older adults receiving home care and their caregivers, family members to estimate six-month mortality risk.
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...
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...
Staff size, COVID-19 outcomes linked at skilled nursing facilities
Jul 16, 2021
Conventional measures of staff quality, including direct care staff-to-resident ratio did not predict COVID-19 cases, deaths.