Latest Caregiving and dementia Stories

New research shows people with dementia who have a stroke are more likely to become disabled and not return home compared to people who didn't have dementia at the time they had a stroke. The study is published in the November 1, 2011, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. "Our findings represent a growing challenge for the health care system as baby boomers age and their risk of stroke and dementia increases," said lead study author Gustavo...

KENSINGTON, Md., Oct. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey released by the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) and Forest Laboratories, Inc. reveals what family caregivers fear most: first, their loved one's general health and physical decline, and second, the fear that Alzheimer's will take away their loved one's ability to communicate. Communication decline with their loved ones is not just a fear but a major source of stress, and also interferes with their ability to fulfill...

Adult day care services significantly reduce the stress levels of family caregivers of older adults with dementia, according to a team of Penn State and Virginia Tech researchers."Family members who care for dementia patients are susceptible to experiencing high levels of stress," said Steven Zarit, professor and head, department of human development and family studies, Penn State. "One way of alleviating that stress is through the use of an adult day care center, which allows...

An estimated 3 million New Yorkers provided care during 2009 WASHINGTON, July 18, 2011/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new report released today by AARP's Public Policy Institute found the total economic value of caring for an adult family member, partner or friend who suffered with chronic conditions or disabilities in the U.S. reached an estimated $450 billion in 2009. In New York, the value of care reached $32 billion. The $450 billion is up from the estimated $375 billion that the study...

An estimated 2.4 million Illinoisans provided care during 2009 CHICAGO, July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new report released today by AARP's Public Policy Institute found the total economic value of caring for an adult family member, partner or friend who suffered with chronic conditions or disabilities in the U.S. reached an estimated $450 billion in 2009. In Illinois, the value of care reached $18.8 billion. The $450 billion nationally is up from an estimated $375 billion in...

Home Instead, Inc., franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care® network, is sponsoring a free, five-day cruise for one deserving caregiver who will set sail with a guest on January 21, 2012. As providers of in-home senior care, the Home Instead Senior Care network understands the stress, fatigue and even physical and emotional strain that can come with caring for an aging family member each day. That's why Home Instead is once again sponsoring the Caregiver Cruise Sweepstakes....

When it comes to caring for aging parents, three key factors influence whether relationships between adult children will deteriorate according to research conducted for the Home Instead Senior Care® network. The company recently partnered with Ingrid Connidis, Ph.D., from the University of Western Ontario, to develop a new public education program aimed at helping siblings deal with the sometimes contentious issues related to caring for an aging parent. Omaha, NE (Vocus/PRWEB) March...

Home Instead Senior Care in Boise has expanded their Alzheimer's and dementia care program to meet the increasing demand for seniors facing these diseases. Meridian, ID (PRWEB) March 6, 2011 Every 70 seconds, someone will develop Alzheimer's disease. This year about 26,000 Idaho friends and neighbors will be living with the disease. Alzheimer's is a disease that impacts the brain. It affects memory, thinking and behavior. The onset is slow, but as time goes on, the disease interferes...

SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With the population of America continuing to age, and 2011 bringing the highest percentage ever of U.S. citizens above the age of 65, there is now a greater need for caregivers than ever before. A new survey from Caring.com, the leading online destination for family caregivers, has revealed that the majority of caregivers are deeply impacted by the financial and emotional costs of caring for their loved ones. (Logo:...

Heavenly Caregiver Services, Inc. Aims to Raise Alzheimer's Awareness via Dementia Seminar Austin, TX (PRWEB) January 28, 2011 As the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States, Alzheimer's Disease is the most common form of Dementia. It is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that impairs the memory, thinking and behavior of the affected individual. Symptoms typically appear slowly, most often after the age of 60, and get worse over time. It is estimated that 1 in 20...