Caregiving is tough. It's even tougher when the person you're caring for has dementia. A recent study in Slovenia looked at how tech, like telecare, can help. Telecare is tech that helps older adults stay safe and independent at home. It can be things like sensors that detect falls or wearables that
Trees are more than just green giants in the landscape. They are silent storytellers, holding clues about our water history. Recent findings show that tree rings can reveal vital information about water patterns, especially in the Midwest. Scientists are using these natural records to fill gaps in
Caregivers in long-term care homes often face overwhelming demands. Their jobs are tough, with residents who have complex needs and organizations that expect a lot. To understand how this affects them, researchers studied 28 caregivers from six homes in New Brunswick, Canada. They used special tools
Caregivers for individuals with Alzheimer's and similar conditions have a tough job. They are responsible for ensuring that their loved ones take the right medications at the right times. However, the tools available to help them with this task are often not up to the mark. These tools, whether digi
Care aides are the unsung heroes in long-term care homes, providing essential support to residents. They handle daily activities and ensure residents get the attention they need. But this job is tough and can lead to high stress and job dissatisfaction. While we know a lot about what causes stress a
Caregivers have a significant impact on the language development of infants, especially those at risk for autism. But does the caregiver's own traits influence how much help they can provide? This is a question that has been explored in a recent study. The study looked at how caregivers with diffe
Caregivers, whether they are professionals or family members, often face high levels of stress. This stress can lead to burnout, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Several factors contribute to this stress. Environmental factors include feeling overwhelmed by workload and responsibilities, dea
Caregivers are often the unsung heroes in the lives of those who choose Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD). They can be supportive, opposed, or even unsure about the decision. However, their emotional journey during this time is often overlooked. The emotional toll on caregivers is significant. They fa
Professional soccer players often face a tough decision after an ACL injury. They can either rush back to the field in less than six months or take the standard 7 to 9 months to recover. The latter is usually recommended, but it is based on data from non-professional athletes. So, what happens when
Trees are clever. They can change their surroundings and react to them. This is especially true when it comes to managing nutrients like carbon and nitrogen. Two main ideas try to explain how trees handle these nutrients. One suggests that trees with high nitrogen resorption efficiency, or NRE, migh
