Last Updated on November 25, 2013
Introduction Diaries have been used regularly in various intensive care units (ICUs) in international settings. Hard copy diaries written by relatives became impractical during the COVID-19 pandemic due to ICU visiting restrictions and infection control considerations. Authors: T Haakma, R…
Objective Increasing numbers of youths are facing a relative's cancer. In this context, some are required to provide significant support and are called young carers (YCs). However, little is known about how these youth are viewed and supported by health…
This study aims to examine whether the association between life satisfaction and depressive symptoms in young carers was moderated by social participation. Cross-sectional data were extracted from the 7th wave of the European Social Survey. Our sample included 673 young…
Eurofound just published a report on the consequences Covid-19 had on the lives of older people. This report captures the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the quality of life of older citizens, including the impact on their well-being, finances,…
Decision-makers can manage high expenditures as deaths increase and improve patient experience if they understand what drives end-of-life costs and if services find a better balance between treating disease and managing symptoms, a new policy brief recommends. The European Observatory…
Or colleagues from the Interessengemeinschaft pflegender Angehöriger in Austria have issued a series of 12 demands to their authorities. One of their demands is to support the carers of long-Covid sufferers. They namely demand that carers caring for someone with…
The Swedish Family Care Competence Centre (Nationellt kompetenscentrum anhöriga, Nka) actively responds to a number of consultation documents sent out by the government during the year. This makes it possible for Nka to influence policy and to raise awareness of…
Young carers are children and young people who provide care to a family member with a chronic illness, disability or other long-lasting care needs. They undertake a wide range of caring roles and activities (e.g. emotional support, personal care, housework…
Our colleagues from ZDUS in Slovenia report on their “Be connected” project whose aim is to improve health literacy about dementia: Are you an adult educator and ever wondered how to improve your skills on teaching about dementia-related issues? Do…
Eurocarers analysis of the 2021 National Resilience and Recovery Plans Read Eurocarers’ Position Paper Based on a rapid analysis of the 2021 National Recovery and Resilience Plans, this Position Paper aims to provide some pointers as to how the unprecedented…
