Family caregivers faced hurdles after COVID hospitalization

Interviews with people hospitalized with COVID-19 and their family caregivers reveal some unique challenges.

Laura Bailey-Michigan • futurity
Nov. 1, 2022 ~5 min

App may improve communication for kids with disabilities

An app designed to boost communication skills of children with developmental disorders in South Africa could also help kids worldwide.

Anna Varela - Georgia State • futurity
Oct. 17, 2022 ~5 min


Music can benefit people with Alzheimer’s and caregivers

Music can tap into the memories of people with Alzheimer's disease and offer a boost to their caregivers, as well.

Zachary Sweger-Penn State • futurity
Aug. 8, 2022 ~7 min

Novel therapy reduces depression in family caregivers

Researchers are now looking at a novel therapy for family caregivers that not only reduces depression, but also boosts well-being.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
March 15, 2022 ~6 min

New research suggests cat and dog 'moms' and 'dads' really are parenting their pets – here's the evolutionary explanation why

Human beings evolved to nurture – and that drive can extend to children who aren’t your own and even to members of other species.

Shelly Volsche, Clinical Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Boise State University • conversation
Oct. 28, 2021 ~9 min

What's on the menu matters in health care for diverse patients

Some older patients forego the food provided at their health care facility because it isn’t aligned with their religious and cultural preferences.

Minakshi Raj, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • conversation
Oct. 7, 2021 ~10 min

Dementia care hinges on potential family caregivers

A new study documents major gaps in who gets dementia care that could help them remain at home. A key factor is potential family caregivers.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
Sept. 14, 2021 ~11 min

Lack of sleep is harming health care workers – and their patients

To keep our health care providers healthy, we need to help them sleep.

Soomi Lee, Assistant Professor of Aging Studies, University of South Florida • conversation
May 17, 2021 ~11 min


For dementia caregivers, tips for holiday joy during COVID

How can the families of someone with Alzheimer's or dementia make the holidays special during the pandemic? An elder care expert has suggestions.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Dec. 4, 2020 ~5 min

For dementia caregivers, tips for holiday joy during COVID

How can the families of someone with Alzheimer's or dementia make the holidays special during the pandemic? An elder care expert has suggestions.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Dec. 4, 2020 ~5 min

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