Tag: Caregiving
Access to In-Home Support Soon to Be Available for Seniors
Under Medicare Advantage, a health-related reason will be needed to qualify; costs will vary
AMA Calls for Inclusive Family, Medical Leave Policies
Association will advocate for policies inclusive of LGBTQ workers
AMA Guide Highlights Importance of Caring for Caregivers
Burnout can have harmful effects for both patients and caregivers if left unaddressed
Informal CVD Caregiving Costs Estimated at $61 Billion in 2015
Costs may increase to $128 billion by 2035; more than half due to caregiving for stroke patients
Patient, Caregiver Characteristics Predict LVAD Response
Greatest improvement in patient QOL, worsening of caregiver strain in first month after implantation
More Men Than Women With Parkinson’s Have Caregivers
Caregivers of men report greater strain; women have faster rate to using a paid caregiver than men
Specific Efforts May Aid Quality of Life for Schizophrenia Caregivers
Supportive interventions would cut affiliate stigma, enhance family-centered care
Spousal Caregiver Well-Being Tied to Recipient Health Expenses
Poor caregiver well-being, especially severe fatigue, also linked to increased ER use
Perceived Social Support Lower for Cancer Caregivers Vs Patients
Greater support for caregivers may substantially strengthen the sense of coherence
Caregivers Have a Worse View of Cancer Patients’ Functional Status
Patient-caregiver assessments of patient function, mental health, social support differ significantly
