CARE AIDES

Oct 16 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Struggle: How Caregivers' Brains React to Tough Tasks

Caregivers in long-term care homes often face overwhelming demands. Their jobs are tough, with residents who have complex needs and organizations that expect a lot. To understand how this affects them, researchers studied 28 caregivers from six homes in New Brunswick, Canada. They used special tools to measure heart rate variability (HRV) and pupil dilation, which sh...

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Jul 18 2025HEALTH

Unmasking the Hidden Struggles of Care Aides: A New Approach to Understanding Work Stress

Care aides are the unsung heroes in long-term care homes, providing essential support to residents. They handle daily activities and ensure residents get the attention they need. But this job is tough and can lead to high stress and job dissatisfaction. While we know a lot about what causes stress and how care aides feel about it, we don't have much data on the menta...

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