In their recent newsletter, the European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research issued an interesting article on loneliness and social isolation among older people in Europe, see below: Loneliness and social isolation have a negative impact on quality of…
Eurocarers member Anziani e non solo and the organisation Carer have released an interesting article about the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, described as an historic opportunity to make investments in the Long-term care sector, particularly care-at-home. In this thought-provoking…
Professor Saul Becker of the University of Cambridge, UK, is editing a Special Issue of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, on ‘Young Carers: Research, Policy and Practice’. All articles should be submitted by 30 April 2022…
The Young Carers research team of the Careum School of Health is pleased to announce the third Young Carers conference in Switzerland. Don't forget to mark this date in your calendar! Location: Lugano Date: 16th May 2022 The Young Carers…
Despite some national examinations of policy responses for young carers (YCs), this study provides a first comprehensive cross-national comparison of the different legislation, policy and service frameworks that exist to protect and support adolescent young carers (AYCs) in six European…
Although prior research has shown that young carers may perceive benefits from their challenging situation, it is unclear how and when benefit finding leads to better mental health. This study examines pathways through which benefit finding may influence mental well-being…
Research has shown that some young carers face many negative consequences because of their caring experiences, whereas others seem to be unaffected or even report greater well-being. To understand how caring for a family member or close friend can have…
Young people with caring responsibilities are often exposed to a lot of strain and stress. They need support and exchange. The Careum School of Health project "Young Carers between School and Work" (2017-6/2020), led to the first two Swiss services…
Serious illnesses, unfavourable medical prognoses or end-of-life care for carers are painful, life-shattering situations that challenge and overwhelm even adults. Children, adolescents and young adults who have to deal with such situations need the necessary help from their environment. There…
In Switzerland, around 8 per cent of children and adolescents aged 10 to 15 care for parents or siblings at home - over 51,000 children and young people! These young carers do an enormous amount of work, mostly in secret…
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