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Ageing societies — General requirements and guidelines for carer-inclusive organizations.

More and more people who work also provide unpaid care for family or friends. Working carers are the group most likely to miss information, advice, and are the least likely to have any formal support at home. Without support, working carers can
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adminJune 22, 2022
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Changes in the Estonian Social Welfare Act

As an obliged persons to provide care – informal carers are recognised by the Estonian state. Until recently, according to the Family Law Act children and grandchildren were required to take care of their elderly (grand)parents (§96. Adult ascendants and descendants related
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adminJune 3, 2022June 3, 2022
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Impact of COVID-19 on the quality of life of people newly diagnosed with dementia and their family carers.

COVID-19 has impacted people with dementia and their family carers, yet little is known about effects on overall quality of life. In a UK cohort study, pre- and post-pandemic data were collected from 114 carers and 93 recently diagnosed people with dementia.
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adminMay 5, 2022May 5, 2022
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What is the impact of dementia on grandchildren?

Having a grandparent with dementia might have a variety of impacts on grandchildren, some positive (such as stronger family cohesion) and some negative (i.e. stressful experience). A qualitative study carried out in Germany on grandchildren of people with dementia concluded that living
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adminApril 10, 2022April 20, 2022
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Impact of COVID on elder abuse

According to a recent study carried out in the US, the COVID-19 pandemic had a severe impact on prevalence of elder abuse. In 2021, one in five older persons in the study sample (n = 191; 21.3%) reported elder abuse, an increase
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adminMarch 10, 2022April 20, 2022
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TRAINING FOR TRAINERS

In May 2021 the whole partnership, under the leadership of Alzheimer Hellas, has been involved in a three-days training session aimed to transfer knowledge and skills to implement in all countries the narration-based workshops for informal carers originally developed in Greece. The
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Stereotypes can have an impact on elder abuse

Stereotypes are defined as widely held but fixed and oversimplified images or ideas of a particular type of person or thing. For what concerns stereotypes on older adults, they can be harmful, as they can lead to elder abuse. For example, elders
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adminJuly 5, 2021July 20, 2021
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Can film really help us understand the pain of dementia?

After the recent release of the new film “The Father”, which is focused on the relationship between Anthony (Anthony Hopkins), who is grappling with dementia symptoms, and his daughter Anne (Olivia Colman), the article below wonders if this is a big step forward for
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adminJuly 1, 2021
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A resource for young carers

If you’re a young carer, there are some tips that may help you get through: Talking to your friends Talking to your teachers Talking to doctors and nurses Looking after yourself. Etc. To know more, visit: https://youngcarersnetwork.com.au/learn-some-helpful-tips

adminJune 8, 2021Leave a comment
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A GLOBAL STUDY SHOWS COVID-19 HAS TAKEN A SIGNIFICANT TOLL ON THE WELL-BEING OF INFORMAL CARERS

Merck released a a study on the impact of COVID-19 on informal carers worldwide. The study’s findings demonstrate that Covid-19 has forced many people to assume caregiving responsibilities for the first time, with 20% of informal carers globally reporting themselves as first-time
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adminJune 3, 2021June 3, 2021

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