Home Drug Infusions Can Be Dangerous, But Many Home Care Staff Aren’t Trained
MONDAY, Jan. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Intravenous (IV) lines are generally associated with medical centers — picture a patient in a hospital bed, an IV drip-dropping needed fluids, nutrients and medicines into their arm.But millions now are receiv…
Learn MoreRooming-In Program Aids Infants With Critical Congenital Heart Disease
TUESDAY, Jan. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Nurses perceive that a novel rooming-in program for caregivers of infants with critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) may improve outcomes, according to a study published in the January issue of the America…
Learn MoreMake the Holidays Comforting for Loved Ones With Alzheimer’s
SATURDAY, Dec. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Those who have dementia can find the holiday season disorienting, but their loved ones can help.”The holiday season can be both joyful and stressful for all of us, especially individuals living with a dement…
Learn MoreCaring for Kids and Aging Parents: The ‘Sandwich’ Generation Is Under Strain
THURSDAY, Dec. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Nearly one-quarter of all American adults who care for an elderly parent also care for a child at the same time, a new study reveals.And when compared with those who only have a parent under their watch, mem…
Learn MoreCoping Strategies Linked to Distress, QOL in Caregivers of Stem Cell Recipients
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For caregivers of patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), coping is related to psychological distress and quality of life (QOL), according to a study …
Learn MoreCaregiving Can Heighten Loneliness, or Ease It
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Taking care of a loved one can either be a break from loneliness or help to bring loneliness on, depending on your circumstances, new research shows.Researchers broadly studied the issue, using data from 28 st…
Learn MoreTime Spent in Day Care Won’t Harm Child’s Development
THURSDAY, Nov. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Millions of parents drop their toddlers off at day care centers so they can go to work, but some are racked with guilt about it.One of their main concerns? Time spent in group day care could encourage their …
Learn MoreLa mitad de los estadounidenses de a partir de 50 años son ahora cuidadores
JUEVES, 3 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Más de la mitad de los estadounidenses de a partir de 50 años ayudan a un adulto mayor con tareas que abarcan desde los deberes del hogar hasta los cuidados por una afección médica, muestra una nueva …
Learn MorePrevalence of Arthritis Higher Among Caregivers
THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of arthritis is higher among caregivers than noncaregivers, and caregivers with arthritis are more likely to report disabilities, according to research published in the Nov. 4 issue of the U.S…
Learn MoreHalf of Americans Over 50 Are Now Caregivers
THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — More than half of Americans aged 50 and up are helping an older adult manage tasks ranging from household chores to care for medical conditions, a new national poll shows.Researchers said the findings highlig…
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