Cannabis use in United States has mirrored policy changes
May 29, 2024
A nadir in use was reported in 1992, with partial recovery through 2008 and substantial increases thereafter.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...