Caregivers

Subsidizing caregiver wages could help contain long-term care costs, research shows

July 26, 2011

Government subsidies might help more low-wage workers remain in nursing homes, according to a researcher at the University of Illinois.

Adult caregivers face growing financial and emotional costs

June 16, 2011

Almost 10 million adults over the age of 50 are becoming caregivers for their own parents, resulting in a loss of $3 trillion in wages, pension and Social Security benefits for time taken off from work, according to a new study.

State caregiver matching programs complement CLASS Act, study finds

May 09, 2011

Caregiver matching programs, which help elderly and disabled individuals manage their own home healthcare, are a good fit with various provisions of the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act, according to a new study.

Study: Onset of Alzheimer's preceded by years of rapidly accelerating mental decline

March 17, 2011

People who develop Alzheimer's disease typically experience up to six years of accelerated mental decline before the disease presents itself, according to new research.

Nearly 60% of paid home caregivers make medication errors, study finds

February 24, 2011

One-third of paid caregivers who work for clients who live in their own homes had difficulty reading and understanding health-related information and instructions. Furthermore, 60% of them made medication errors involving their clients, according to Northwestern University researchers, who say the study is the first of its kind.

Government releases funding to help older adults navigate long-term care

September 28, 2010

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Monday said $68 million in grant money is available to help seniors, the disabled and their caregivers better understand options for long-term care.

Robot caregivers for elderly could debut in three years

September 04, 2009

Robot helpers for the elderly could be available in as little as three years, recent reports from the University of Illinois at Chicago suggest.

Grumpy old men? Hardly, researchers say

August 17, 2009

"If you should survive to 105, look at all you'll derive out of being alive," goes the Frank Sinatra tune. Now, research is backing up that sentiment, as scientists report that people who live longer tend to have a more optimistic view toward life.