A personalized psychoeducational program provided through a mobile messaging app to caregivers of adolescent and young adult cancer patients can help lower anxiety and depression and improve the ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara County, CA (April 30, 2024) — May is not just about blooming flowers and warmer weather; it’s also Mental Health ...

An aging parent or grandparent. An older sibling without children. A spouse with long-term health problems. If you have a loved one who’s getting older, chances are you know what it’s like to be a ...

Caregiving for a loved one, particularly those with chronic illnesses, dementia, or other age-related conditions, can be a rewarding but also exhausting role. While providing care is often driven by ...

Health care professionals and mental health experts increasingly recognize the crucial importance of caregiver well-being. Recent studies show that caregivers face significantly higher rates of stress ...

What can caregivers do to de-stress? Though caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementias can be rewarding at times, it can also be terribly stressful for caregivers and families. It is ...

Caring for an aging loved one keeps them at home in a familiar space around family. But caregiving can also be emotionally and physically challenging. Family caregivers often juggle care ...

Even after 15 years with her husband's ALS, losing caregivers still brings about grief and stress for columnist Kristin Neva.

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Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Key Takeaways Establish a predictable daily routine to minimize confusion and agitation.Communicate using clear, simple sentences and give time for ...