Many Young Kids With Autism Are Kicked Out of Day Care: Study
WEDNESDAY, April 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — About 1 in 6 preschoolers with autism get expelled from their day care program, new research finds.On average, such kids are about 3 years old when they get kicked out.While their parents may already harbor…
Learn MoreCaregiving Brings Stress. Here Are 6 Tips to Help Ease It
WEDNESDAY, April 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The stress of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease can take a toll on loved ones.It’s important for caregivers’ own health and well-being to reduce that stress, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America …
Learn MoreCaregiving for Someone With Cancer
MONDAY, April 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A cancer diagnosis can be tough to take, and not just for the patient.Caregivers are a vital part of a cancer patient’s care team, but the role can be exhausting. Plenty of caregivers struggle with the challen…
Learn MoreCaregiving for Someone With Dementia
FRIDAY, March 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There is little doubt that caregiving for someone with dementia can be demanding and challenging, and that knowing how best to care for both the patient and yourself can be hard to figure out. Here are some t…
Learn MoreCaregiving for Someone After a Stroke
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When a loved one suffers a stroke, it can be a relief that they survived and are getting good care.But recovery can take time for the patient. Making sure they get the care they need can be a challenge for th…
Learn MoreHow to Find a Caregiver: A Guide
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Choosing a caregiver for a loved one is a decision no one takes lightly. Figuring out the level of care your loved one needs can help make the process go more smoothly. That’s why it’s a great place to star…
Learn MoreDealing With Caregiver Stress & Burnout: A Guide
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’ve been suffering from caregiver stress, you’ve got plenty of company. It affects about 36% of the 53 million unpaid family caregivers in the United States, according to a recent report by the AARP …
Learn MoreTough Journeys: When Cancer Strikes People Living With Dementia
FRIDAY, March 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — America’s aging population means that more families are soon going to be grappling with a heartbreaking issue — a loved one living with dementia who then develops cancer.These families will have to work their…
Learn MoreWhat Exactly Is Hospice Care?
WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When former President Jimmy Carter recently entered home hospice care after many years of cancer treatment, it was an invitation for families across America to consider how they would like to spend their fi…
Learn MoreMany Seniors Shunned In-Home Care During Pandemic, Worsening Health
TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll on older Americans.A new study finds that many older adults declined medically necessary in-home care during the height of the pandemic in 2020 for fear of cont…
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