The Future Shape of Care

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[29/04/2013] Fraunhofer IAO is developing progressive solutions for care of the elderly as part of the Care 2020 joint research project. Project partners are currently examining indicators of success within the intensely competitive care-sector job market, and exploring ways to involve caregiving relatives.The Future Shape of Care - Read more

Improving Empathic Communication between Hospice Teams and Caregivers

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[15/04/2013] A new study authored by University of Kentucky researcher Elaine Wittenberg-Lyles shows that more empathic communication is needed between caregivers and hospice team members.Improving Empathic Communication between Hospice Teams and Caregivers - Read more

Autism: Many Facets, too Many Clichés

Infantile, atypical or Asperger – for a long time, those have been the common downgrades of autism. But now, a new understanding of the congenital development disorder has established itself: Because no autistic person resembles the other and every one of them shows symptoms of a different strength, experts now rather talk about the autism spectrum disorder (ASD).Autism: Many Facets, too Many Clichés - Read more

Palliative Care: Other Providers May Help Meet Growing Demand

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[20/03/2013] As baby-boomers age and the number of people with serious chronic illnesses continues to rise, the demand for experts in palliative medicine is sure to outstrip the supply, according Timothy E. Quill, professor of Medicine, Psychiatry and Medical Humanities in the Center for Ethics, Humanities and Palliative Care at the University of Rochester Medical Center.Palliative Care: Other Providers May Help Meet Growing Demand - Read more

Quality of Care Measures Improve Performance

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[06/03/2013] Public reporting of how physicians and hospitals perform in quality of care measures leads to improved care for patients.Quality of Care Measures Improve Performance - Read more

Significant Shortcomings in Health Care of Autistic Adults

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[12/12/2012] Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) have found that adults with autism, who represent about 1 percent of the adult population in the United States, report significantly worse health care experiences than their non-autistic counterparts.Significant Shortcomings in Health Care of Autistic Adults - Read more

Optimised Clothing for Wheelchair Athletes

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[05/12/2012] Within the framework of a research project, scientists at the Hohenstein Institute in Bönnigheim are aiming to optimise functionality and comfort of sportswear for wheelchair users.Optimised Clothing for Wheelchair Athletes - Read more

Engaging Parents Leads to Better Treatments for Children With ADHD

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[28/11/2012] Pediatricians and researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's (CHOP) have developed a first-of-its kind tool to help parents and health care providers better treat ADHD (attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder). Engaging Parents Leads to Better Treatments for Children With ADHD - Read more

Extra Chromosome 21 Removed from Down Syndrome Cell Line

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[26/11/2012] University of Washington scientists have succeeded in removing the extra copy of chromosome 21 in cell cultures derived from a person with Down's syndrome. In Down syndrome, the body's cells contain three copies of chromosome 21, rather than the usual pair.Extra Chromosome 21 Removed from Down Syndrome Cell Line - Read more

A Better Thought-controlled Computer Cursor

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[23/11/2012] When a paralyzed person imagines moving a limb, cells in the part of the brain that controls movement still activate as if trying to make the immobile limb work again. A Better Thought-controlled Computer Cursor - Read more

Digital Tablets Improve Speed of Reading

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[19/11/2012] People who have eye diseases that damage their central vision can regain the ability to read quickly and comfortably by using digital tablets, according to a recent study.Digital Tablets Improve Speed of Reading - Read more

Postgraduate Training up Close: Wound Experts in Greater Demand than ever

The number of chronic wounds increases and by now it has become clear that only special expert knowledge can help to counteract against this development. Therefore, uniform guidelines shall guarantee the optimum treatment of the patients. Nevertheless, postgraduate education is more important because this way medical staff can become experts in the matter of wounds: a profession with perspective.Postgraduate Training up Close: Wound Experts in Greater Demand than ever - Read more

Software Improves Quality of Sound for Hearing Aid Users

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[14/11/2012] A new software product developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge could greatly improve sound perception for users of hearing aids. Software Improves Quality of Sound for Hearing Aid Users - Read more

Palliative Care Experts Call for Better Home Care

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[12/11/2012] Improved home care resources for people, who would prefer to die at home, are key to providing better end of life care and reducing the strain of the United Kingdom's ageing population on the National Health Service (NHS). Palliative Care Experts Call for Better Home Care - Read more

Acceptance of Help From Robots

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[22/10/2012] Most older adults prefer to maintain their independence and remain in their own homes as they age, and robotic technology can help make this a reality. Acceptance of Help From Robots - Read more

New Physio Guidelines for the Elderly at Risk of Falls

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[17/09/2012] Taking a fall in older life can not only result in injury, but also a potentially debilitating loss of confidence. But new guidelines for physiotherapists aim to refresh out-dated guidelines and introduce better direction for physiotherapists who work with elderly people at risk of falling.New Physio Guidelines for the Elderly at Risk of Falls - Read more

Paralympic Games: Creating an Equal Playing Field

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[29/08/2012] Vancouver-based clinician and researcher Andrei Krassioukov is packing for the Paralympic games in London. Rather than packing sports equipment, he has a suitcase full of advanced scientific equipment funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation that he will use to monitor the cardiovascular function of athletes with spinal cord injuries.Paralympic Games: Creating an Equal Playing Field - Read more

Workers with Disabilities More Often Injured than Those without

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[27/08/2012] A new study compared medically attended noncccupational and occupational injuries among U.S. workers with and without disabilities.Workers with Disabilities More Often Injured than Those without - Read more

Paralympics 2012: Who? Where? What? Why?

Rowing, cycling and wheelchair basketball – everyone who is sports-mad will find something interesting when the Paralympic Summer Games will be opened on 29th of August in London. REHACARE.de has summarised the most important information concerning the Paralympics.Paralympics 2012: Who? Where? What? Why? - Read more

Senior Citizens: Asking Those to Whom it May Concern

Too small keys, too small writing: The design of the new coffeemaker or of the new mobile phone is not always well thought through. The development of many products often disregards the users. Above all senior citizens can tell you a thing or two about it. Now the Senior Research Group from Berlin, Germany wants to change this.Senior Citizens: Asking Those to Whom it May Concern - Read more

Accreditation Improves Safety Culture at Nursing Homes

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[02/05/2012] Accredited nursing homes report a stronger resident safety culture than nonaccredited facilities, according to a new study.Accreditation Improves Safety Culture at Nursing Homes - Read more

Yoga Can Enhance Coping and Quality of Life for Caregivers

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[19/03/2012] While care for the caregivers is difficult to find, a new study out of UCLA suggests that using yoga to engage in very brief, simple daily meditation can lead to improved cognitive functioning and lower levels of depression for caregivers.Yoga Can Enhance Coping and Quality of Life for Caregivers - Read more

Rights of People with Disabilities are Not Being Promoted

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[06/02/2012] Historic legal rulings did not protect the rights of persons with disabilities, while legal rulings concerned with race or gender provided much more protection of individual rights and freedoms according to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Queen's University.Rights of People with Disabilities are Not Being Promoted - Read more

Shopping Mall for Persons with Handicap

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[01/02/2012] Researchers of the University of Montreal construct a first shopping mall specifically adapted to persons with a physical handicap.Shopping Mall for Persons with Handicap - Read more

Parkinson's Treatment Shows Positive Results

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[13/01/2012] Researchers from the University of Florida and 14 additional medical centres reported results that deep brain stimulation — also known as DBS — is effective at improving motor symptoms and quality of life in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease.Parkinson's Treatment Shows Positive Results - Read more

Death Rate Measure Used to Judge Hospital Quality May Be Misleading

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[04/01/2012] Hospitals, health insurers and patients often rely on patient death rates in hospitals to compare hospital quality. Now a new study by researchers at Yale School of Medicine questions the accuracy of that widely used approach and supports measuring patient deaths over a period of 30 days from admission even after they have left the hospital.Death Rate Measure Used to Judge Hospital Quality May Be Misleading - Read more

Caregivers at Risk for Health Problems

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[12/12/2011] According to research conducted at Virginia Tech, the more a caregiver's day is disrupted by the unsettled behaviours of their loved one, the more they find themselves unable to meet or balance their own home and family workloads.Caregivers at Risk for Health Problems - Read more

Improving Patient Care by Improving Nurses' Work Environment

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[07/12/2011] A study of the New York University indicates that there are other aspects of registered nurses' (RNs) work environments that RNs perceive can also have a significant impact on the quality of care they deliver.Improving Patient Care by Improving Nurses' Work Environment - Read more

Type 1 Diabetes: Life Expectancy Improving

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[27/06/2011] The life expectancy of people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes dramatically increased during the course of a 30-year, long-term prospective study, according to a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health study.Type 1 Diabetes: Life Expectancy Improving - Read more

Professor Honored for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research

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[20/06/2011] Joanne Wilkinson tried to improve the changing face of medicine for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Now she has been honored with an award for this.Professor Honored for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research - Read more

Under-Developed Countries: Mobile Phones May Improve Diabetes Management

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[20/05/2011] A new study suggests that mobile phones could help low-income patients across the globe manage diabetes and other chronic diseases.Under-Developed Countries: Mobile Phones May Improve Diabetes Management - Read more

Hormone Improves Long-Term Recovery from Stroke

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[18/05/2011] Scientists have discovered an explanation of how stroke patients can achieve better recovery. A hormone that is associated with the growth hormone system has proved to benefit recovery during the later phases of rehabilitation after a stroke. Hormone Improves Long-Term Recovery from Stroke - Read more

Reducing the Use of Health Services by Chronically Ill Older Adults

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[16/03/2011] A new report shows that older people who receive Guided Care, a new form of primary care, use fewer expensive health services compared to older people who receive regular primary care. Reducing the Use of Health Services by Chronically Ill Older Adults - Read more

Driving Simulators Help Elderly Improve their Road Skills

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[19/01/2011] Older drivers could benefit from training programs that put them behind the wheel – in a driving simulator, with an observer who helps them develop their skills. Driving Simulators Help Elderly Improve their Road Skills - Read more

How the Elderly Find their Ways

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[14/01/2011] The research project “Older People's Use of Unfamiliar Space” examined the strategies used by older people to find their way in unfamiliar spaces as pedestrians and users of public transport.How the Elderly Find their Ways - Read more

Helping Electric-Wheelchair Users Move more Easily

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[07/01/2011] Researchers are working on technology that will enable electric-powered wheelchairs to detect hazardous terrain and automatically adjust their control settings to maneuver more safely. Helping Electric-Wheelchair Users Move more Easily - Read more

Stress Takes its Toll in Parkinson's Disease

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[08/12/2010] According to a new Northwestern Medicine study, dopamine-releasing neurons in a region of the brain called the substantia nigra lead a lifestyle that requires lots of energy, creating stress that could lead to the neurons' premature death. Their death causes Parkinson's disease.Stress Takes its Toll in Parkinson's Disease - Read more

Diabetes: Conditions Improved after Phone Calls

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[20/10/2010] Phone calls with a peer facing the same self-management challenges helped diabetes patients manage their conditions and improved their blood sugar levels better than those who used traditional nurse care management services alone, according to research.Diabetes: Conditions Improved after Phone Calls - Read more

Elderly: Housing Tool Set to Improve Life

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[27/09/2010] A new housing design tool, which will help improve the quality of life for older people in the UK, has been launched by researchers at the University of Sheffield.Elderly: Housing Tool Set to Improve Life - Read more

Robotic Arm's Big Flaw: Patients Say It's 'too Easy'

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[27/09/2010] Researchers thought the ease of their robotic arm would be a huge hit. But they were wrong – many participants in a pilot study didn't like it because it was "too easy."Robotic Arm's Big Flaw: Patients Say It's 'too Easy' - Read more

Bone-Anchored Leg Prostheses Improve Quality of Life

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[22/09/2010] A study shows the results of treatment using prostheses attached to titanium implants in the bones of patients with above-the-knee amputations. It reveals that the treatment improves function and quality of life in nine out of ten patients.Bone-Anchored Leg Prostheses Improve Quality of Life - Read more

Preventing Back Pain for Frequent Laptop Users

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[01/09/2010] The symptoms are familiar to any student who has ever spent a long night pounding out a paper on a laptop computer: an aching neck, throbbing head and tingling fingers – how to prevent it.Preventing Back Pain for Frequent Laptop Users - Read more

Osteoporosis: Fractures Significantly Reduce Quality of Life

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[27/08/2010] An international study of more than 60,000 women highlights an additional risk associated with fractures.Osteoporosis: Fractures Significantly Reduce Quality of Life - Read more

Elderly: Motion-Tracking Technology Reduces Injuries

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[20/08/2010] Researchers have developed technology to track motions while people exercise. The technology provides feedback to patients as they recover from injuries or illnesses in order to reduce the chances of future injuries and re-hospitalisation. Elderly: Motion-Tracking Technology Reduces Injuries - Read more

Sex Lives of Patients are Negatively Affected by RA and SLE

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[02/08/2010] Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) patients from Brazil and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients from France report that their rheumatic conditions negatively affect their emotional relationships and sex lives, according to new research.Sex Lives of Patients are Negatively Affected by RA and SLE - Read more

Improving Recovery from Spinal Cord Injury

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[19/07/2010] Researchers show that treating injured rat spinal cords with an enzyme, sialidase, improves nerve regrowth, motor recovery and nervous system function.Improving Recovery from Spinal Cord Injury - Read more

Enhancing Clinical Data Improves Care and Reduces Costs

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[14/07/2010] An interdisciplinary team of University of Missouri (MU) researchers is refining electronic health record (EHR) technology to more efficiently meet increasing health care demands.Enhancing Clinical Data Improves Care and Reduces Costs - Read more

Changes to Residential Care System Claimed

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[09/07/2010] Researchers are calling for changes to the UK residential home care system to ensure older people have a ‘home for life’ and are not pushed out to hospitals or nursing homes unnecessarily.Changes to Residential Care System Claimed - Read more

Mental Activity against Memory Problems in MS

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[25/06/2010] A new study shows that a mentally active lifestyle may protect against the memory and learning problems that often occur in multiple sclerosis (MS).Mental Activity against Memory Problems in MS - Read more

Driving Guideline for People with Alzheimer's

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[19/05/2010] The American Academy of Neurology has issued a new guideline to help determine when people with Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia should stop driving.Driving Guideline for People with Alzheimer's - Read more

Older Drivers Often Involved in Daytime Crashes

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[19/05/2010] To help improve traffic safety, engineers identified the characteristics of older drivers in Kansas and the types of crashes they are involved in.Older Drivers Often Involved in Daytime Crashes - Read more

Living With Dementia Demands Better Design

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[10/05/2010] New research has revealed how design can improve the quality of life for people with dementia. The researchers hope that it will form a blueprint for future building, lay-out and management of care homes.Living With Dementia Demands Better Design - Read more

Regular Daily Routines Make Elderly Sleep Better

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[05/05/2010] A study found that the maintenance of daily routines was associated with a reduced rate of insomnia and improved quality of sleep in older adults living in a retirement community.Regular Daily Routines Make Elderly Sleep Better - Read more

Dance Therapy Improves Seniors' Gait and Balance

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[26/04/2010] For seniors, dancing isn't just for fun; it also can be therapeutic. Two recent studies found that participation in dance-based therapy can improve balance and gait in older adults.Dance Therapy Improves Seniors' Gait and Balance - Read more

Sense of Home in Residential Care

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[23/04/2010] Moving into a nursing home means a lot of changes for the elderly. The feeling of being at home is very important their quality of life, a thesis reveals.Sense of Home in Residential Care - Read more

Elderly Lack Decision-Making Capacity at Death

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[21/04/2010] More than one in four elderly Americans lacked the capacity to make their own medical care decisions at the end of life, according to a study of 3,746 people.Elderly Lack Decision-Making Capacity at Death - Read more

New Ethical Guidelines Needed for Dementia Research

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[12/04/2010] Ethicist Stefan Eriksson proposes a new approach to the dilemma of including dementia patients and others with limited decision making capabilities in research.New Ethical Guidelines Needed for Dementia Research - Read more

Knee Replacement in Elderly Improves Balance

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[24/03/2010] Total knee replacement successfully relieves pain and improves function in patients with advanced knee arthritis, according to a study. The surgery also significantly improves dynamic balance among elderly patients.Knee Replacement in Elderly Improves Balance - Read more

Body Protheses May Last for More than 150 Years

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[10/03/2010] Current body protheses do not last more than 10 - 15 years. After this time, the operation has to be repeated in order to change prothesis. Researchers have now found a way of producing a prosthesis that could last more than 150 years. Body Protheses May Last for More than 150 Years - Read more

Chronic Diseases: Good Guidance Impacts Effectiveness of Treatment

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[19/02/2010] Researchers have come to the conclusion that the percentage of successfully treated patients with chronic conditions could increase with optimum guidance.Chronic Diseases: Good Guidance Impacts Effectiveness of Treatment - Read more

Quality of Life Does Not Depend on Hearing Ability

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[03/02/2010] Children who have cochlear implants rank their quality of life equal to their normally hearing peers, indicates new research.Quality of Life Does Not Depend on Hearing Ability - Read more

Older Brains Make Good Use of Useless Information

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[27/01/2010] A study has found evidence that the older brain's weakened ability to filter out irrelevant information may actually give aging adults a memory advantage over their younger counterparts.Older Brains Make Good Use of Useless Information - Read more

Remediation Improves Children's Reading Skills

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[23/12/2009] Scientists have uncovered the first evidence that intensive instruction to improve reading skills in young children causes the brain to physically rewire itself, creating new white matter that improves communication within the brain. Remediation Improves Children's Reading Skills - Read more

Parent Training Can Improve Behavior Problems in Children with Autism

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[07/12/2009] The serious behavior problems that can occur in children with autism and related conditions can be reduced with a treatment plan that includes medication combined with a structured training program for parents. Parent Training Can Improve Behavior Problems in Children with Autism - Read more

Intensive Care Units: Poorly Equipped to Care for the Dying

[05/10/2009] Almost half of the patients who die in intensive care units die within 24 hours, but the environment is not equipped to provide good end-of-life care. Most relatives are nevertheless happy with the care given, shows a Swedish thesis.Intensive Care Units: Poorly Equipped to Care for the Dying - Read more

Nursing Teams to Produce Savings

[25/07/2008] Bringing a community nursing and physiotherapy team into residential care homes for older people improves quality of life and reduces hospital admissions, according to a new evaluation study.Nursing Teams to Produce Savings - Read more

ALS Patients: Unexpected High Quality of Life

[25/06/2008] In spite of the continuously increasing loss of control, studies have shown that many ALS patients are satisfied with their lives. ALS Patients: Unexpected High Quality of Life - Read more

Second Life’s No Game For Families Of Disabled Children

[04/06/2008] Parents of disabled children face a constant battle to get help, leading many to reach breaking point.Second Life’s No Game For Families Of Disabled Children - Read more

The Big Q against Worries about Quality of Age

[28/04/2008] Eight of out ten people in Britain are very concerned about the quality of care they or their loved ones will get in later life, research for Age Concern reveals. The Big Q against Worries about Quality of Age - Read more

Preschool Kids: Better on Tasks when Talking to Themselves

[02/04/2008] Parents should not worry when their pre-schoolers talk to themselves. Recent study showed that 5-year-olds do better on motor tasks when they talk to themselves out loud than when they are silent.Preschool Kids: Better on Tasks when Talking to Themselves - Read more

Aging Improves Parent-Child Relationships

[03/12/2007] The majority of relationships between parents and their adult children improve as parents transition to old age, a Purdue University researcher has found. Aging Improves Parent-Child Relationships - Read more

Evercare: New Health Programme Trial to Improve Older Patient Care

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[01/05/2004] The NHS is developing new ways to help older people maintain and improve their health and avoid hospital admission under a new healthcare programme being piloted in nine English primary care trusts. Interim results of the pilot sites have been welcomed by the Department of Health.Evercare: New Health Programme Trial to Improve Older Patient Care - Read more