You are now viewing 1 - 10 of 21 results
December 17, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
For many patients living with chronic illness, it’s those who help patients care for themselves who may make the difference between successfully and unsuccessfully coping with complex self-management regimens.
December 10, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
Caregivers make difficult personal choices on an everyday basis that frequently involve personal sacrifice of time spent in leisure activities, time with family beyond the specific caregiving relationship, and time spent enjoying and maintaining normal social networks that enhance wellness.
November 26, 2012 | Journal Article
This article examines the physical and social sleep environment of socioeconomically disadvantaged postpartum women at two, four, and eight weeks postpartum. Perceived awakenings, select sleep hygiene practices, bed sharing, and reasons for sleep disruption were explored.
February 10, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
Study participants also reported through the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey that their companions performed or assisted with a variety of functions: transportation, physical assistance, scheduling appointments, taking notes, asking questions, p ...
April 1, 2004 | Journal Article
In the future, the task of caring for dying patients will probably shift increasingly from medical personnel to family and friends because so many people prefer not to die in a hospital. The resulting burden is likely to take a toll on the caregiver ...
March 1, 2002 | Story
Her efforts began to attract wide recognition. In 1995, she received the Vermont Children's Forum Health Award for "tireless advocacy," and Parent to Parent won Vermont's Children and Family Services Commissioners Community Award.
April 29, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
A recent RAND study offers some of the most comprehensive and credible estimates to date of the monetary costs of dementia in the United States.
December 28, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
This post is part of the "Health Care in 2013" series.
December 3, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
Parenting and caring for any child has its ups and downs and it is the same with a child with Down Syndrome. The challenge with a child with Down Syndrome, however, is that depending on the child, the level of independence varies.
July 19, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
My professional focus has been in aging, and in particular American Indian aging. My profession is nursing, with a background in law. I am optimistic that these groups, both patient and provider, will be lifted and solidified by the spirit of this ...