Archive for April 2024
Old and Lonely with Few Friends Increases Health Risk
A shrinking circle of family and friends contributes to poorer health in old age, but if you also become lonely as a result, the health risks escalate, according to newly-published research. At the same time, older people who are able to adjust to being alone don’t have the same health problems. Researchers at the University…
Read MoreHow to Plan a Successful Vacation For Caregiver and Care Recipient
What is your ideal summer vacation? A time for relaxation or maybe a family reunion? Sightseeing or adventure? As a family caregiver, you might be thinking that travel plans are out of the question due to the care needs of your loved one. But before you toss those travel brochures into the trash, here are…
Read MoreMen Account for 40% of All Caregivers
Caregiving in the U.S. Becoming a Way of Life; More than 15% of Population is Caregiving Family caregiving is becoming a very typical pattern in U.S. life, now involving more than 44 million Americans, while the number of men assuming the active role of primary caregiver is becoming increasingly common, according to a comprehensive study…
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