Internet use may support social connectedness among caregivers

13 December 2025

Staying connected online may play an important role in supporting older adults who care for family members or friends, helping them feel less lonely and…

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More than 90% of older people with dementia subjected to significant medical interventions in their final year, Duke-NUS reports

3 December 2025

A recent study by researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School has found that almost all older adults in Singapore living at home with advanced dementia undergo…

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Emerging Study Reveals Hidden Contributions of Nieces and Nephews in Dementia Care

5 July 2025

A recent Virginia Tech study has drawn attention to the important yet often unrecognised role that nieces and nephews play in caring for ageing relatives…

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Research reveals impact of obesity on healthcare delivery

18 June 2025

A recent qualitative study has found that older adults living with obesity often feel judged or dismissed by care providers because of their weight, which…

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Home Care Cooperatives Could Hold the Solution to the Growing Elderly Caregiver Shortage

27 April 2025

According to a new study, home care cooperatives could offer a vital solution to the ongoing shortage of paid caregivers for older adults. The research…

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Significant Traumatic Stress Detected in Caregivers of Adult Cancer Patients

21 March 2025

Millions of family members and friends annually undertake the emotionally taxing role of caregivers for loved ones undergoing cancer treatment. A recent scoping review published…

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The Quantity of Family Carers Assisting Elderly Individuals Rose by Nearly One-Third from 2011 to 2022

1 March 2025

Between 2011 and 2022, the number of family caregivers supporting older adults in home and residential-care environments saw a substantial increase of 32%, rising from…

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People Suffering from Migraines Have Increased Risk of Depression Amidst Pandemic

19 December 2024

A recent in-depth study by the University of Toronto has shed light on the severe mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults…

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Strong ‘Family’ Connections Are Essential for the Wellbeing of Care Home Staff and Residents

3 August 2024

A new study has brought to light a significant finding: care home residents experience a marked improvement in care when they establish ‘family-like’ bonds with…

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Impact of a Youthful Outlook on Dementia Caregivers and Their Relatives

3 August 2024

The University of Surrey has unveiled findings that establish a link between the perceived ages of spousal caregivers and their partners who are living with…

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Duke-NUS research highlights prevalent use of physical restraints in home care for elderly individuals with dementia

5 July 2024

A recent study by Duke-NUS Medical School has highlighted the widespread use of physical restraints among caregivers of older adults with advanced dementia living at…

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Patient-centered cardiovascular care is essential for enhancing equity and outcomes

3 May 2024

A new Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association, published in Circulation, emphasizes the significant benefits of adopting a patient-centred approach to adult cardiovascular care.…

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