Caregivers

Caregiving may be stressful for some people, but it can have mental health benefits for others, according to a new study. The author said people should not automatically categorize caregiving as a chronic...

As a writer for McKnight’s, I find nothing more gratifying than when I receive questions from readers seeking more clarification and guidance after a blog. We came to you at the beginning of November...

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Survey: 96% of caregivers are drained … Gargling with salt water may thwart hospitalization for COVID-19 … US hospitals lowered rates of infections acquired on site … Interview spotlights issues...

Caregivers have a lower risk of death yet pay a high financial price, according to two new reports.

A new study examined disabilities and caregiving before and after older adults entered long-term care facilities. The researchers found that people who went into nursing homes and assisted living communities,...

A new study shows how a caregiver intervention program reduced mistreatment by caregivers of older adults with chronic health conditions including dementia.

A new study finds that a popular dementia telehealth care program has three benefits: It boosts outcomes for people with the disease, eases the burden on paid caregivers and lowers Medicare costs, according...

The federal government is hoping to do more for people with dementia on Medicare — and their unpaid caregivers. 

Bill would require senior living communities to recognize essential caregivers … Home oxygen groups request continued flexibilities at PHE’s end … Medicare enrollment has surged among kidney failure...