Not being able to go out with friends anymore or having to forgo the hike with the sports group: A study from the USA investigated the extent to which the restriction of the social life of informal caregivers affects their burden. For the well-being of informal caregivers, social...
How does the gender of caregivers and relatives affect the burden of care? Do regional or economic factors play a role? Researchers from the USA came to the conclusion that gender is a decisive factor in the burden of care. In a systematic review of 47 studies with almost 15,000 caregivers...
Researchers from Korea have identified factors that influence the burden on caregivers. The interplay of biological, psychological, and social characteristics plays an important role. Researchers usually rely on subjective reports from caregivers of people with dementia when assessing their perceived burden, which is caused by...
Stress and anxiety, feeling overwhelmed by daily life, or a lack of social support – people who care for relatives with dementia often experience a high burden. External help is often scarce. However, technology-supported home-based measures are increasingly a way to promote health, offer emotional support, and help family caregivers...
Caregivers and relatives do not only experience negative aspects of home care, but also positive effects that only arise through the caregiving activity. A research team from the University Hospital Erlangen and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) already demonstrated in 2023 that home care also has its positive sides. The goal of the researchers...
Hausärztliche Versorgung, hauswirtschaftliche Hilfen oder die Inanspruchnahme einer Tagespflege: Lässt das Gedächtnis nach oder fällt zuhause die Orientierung immer schwerer, steigt der Bedarf an Unterstützung, um die Aufgaben des täglichen Lebens wie etwa Einkaufen oder Körperpflege zu meistern. Menschen mit leichten kognitiven Beeinträchtigungen nutzen dabei ambulante Unterstützungsangebote seltener als Menschen, …
How effective is medical cannabis therapy with cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychoactive component of the hemp plant, in adults with neuropsychiatric symptoms as a consequence of Alzheimer's dementia? A study from Colombia concluded that CBD-rich oil reduces the severity of symptoms in affected individuals as well as the emotional and physical care burden on relatives...
Online via video conference or in person on-site: How effective are therapeutically supported assistance programs for partners and relatives who care for people with dementia? In a pilot study, Italian researchers achieved positive results. How do you deal with challenging behavior from people with dementia? How extensive is your own knowledge of dementia? Italian...
A study from Portugal shows how caregivers and relatives of people with dementia can reduce burdens and improve quality of life. An important research finding: Those who can forgive reduce stress and lessen their perceived subjective burden. As the dementia progresses, the burdens on caregivers and relatives also increase. Caregivers…
For caregivers of people with dementia, the grieving process begins long before death, specifically when the affected individuals emotionally distance themselves further and further from their family members and loved ones. These grief experiences can have a negative impact on the well-being of relatives. But what are the long-term effects of grief on…
