A stroke can be a life-changing event, not just for the person who has it, but also for their family. This is because it can affect how the family functions and copes. Recently, a study looked at how families deal with this challenge and what makes some families stronger than others. The study foun
In Palestine, families often step up to care for relatives with dementia. This task is tough, but many find comfort in their faith. A recent study looked into how Muslim caregivers use spirituality to handle the challenges. The study involved talking to 21 adult children who care for parents with d
The first hint of a problem came through a quick message. Last December, a sister in Houston reached out to her sibling in Washington. Their 78-year-old father had taken a wrong turn while driving to a medical check-up. The sister hesitated to call him, knowing he would be upset about being tracked.
Kids' sleep issues are often tied to daily routines at home. To tackle this, a smartphone app called "Nenne Navi" was created to help families improve sleep habits. It started as a test in one area of Japan and showed good results. Now, it's being checked in four different regions to see if it works
Older caregivers are a vital part of society, but they face a significant digital divide. This issue is especially pronounced among Black caregivers, who are less likely to use the internet compared to their White counterparts. However, when they do have access to smart devices, they are more engage
In China, a lot of elderly people need help with daily tasks. But what about the people taking care of them? A recent study looked into the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of these caregivers. It also checked if they want to learn more through training. First, let's talk about knowledge. The st
Caregivers for individuals with Alzheimer's and similar conditions have a tough job. They are responsible for ensuring that their loved ones take the right medications at the right times. However, the tools available to help them with this task are often not up to the mark. These tools, whether digi
Parents of children with rare neurogenetic conditions have always faced big hurdles. These hurdles got even bigger during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support systems broke down. Parents needed help more than ever. Tele-mental health services stepped up during the pandemic. These services could reach par
Emergency room waiting areas can be incredibly stressful. Both patients and their caregivers often feel anxious and overwhelmed. Music is a tool that has been used to help calm people down in various settings. However, there is not much research on how music therapy works in emergency room waitin
LGBTQ+ individuals face a unique set of challenges when they become cancer caregivers. These challenges often lead to financial struggles and job changes. A recent study looked into how these changes affect the financial well-being of LGBTQ+ caregivers. The study found that many caregivers had to
