This study investigates whether there are differences in quality of life—i.e., psychosomatic complaints and life satisfaction—between schoolchildren with and without a chronically ill or disabled parent at home. It also examines the role played by the intensity of tasks, life…
Although 10% of family caregivers are grandchildren, only a few studies have examined the experience of grandchildren who provide care to grandparents. The current study examined the caregiving processes and outcomes of grandchild caregivers to grandparents. Participants were (N = 5,778) adults…
On May 19, 2022, the online World Carers Conversation 2022 was held, where innovations in caregiving research, practice and policy from around the world were highlighted. Prof. Elizabeth Hanson chaired a live workshop session which involved Prof. Saul Becker, Dr.…
The mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on young adult carers have been neglected. This study aimed to identify COVID-19 related risk factors for young adult carers and to investigate their mental health relative to non-carer peers. Of the…
The Swedish Family Care Competence Centre (Nationellt kompetenscentrum anhöriga, Nka) has recently completed its first major set of training sessions for future group leaders who will implement the ME-WE model in different parts of Sweden as a next step following…
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…
An international online patient community, Carenity, conducted a patient study in two independent waves among adults affected by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Europe and in the United States of America (USA). Eurocarers was invited to contribute to the discussion of…
Migrant carers in common with carers more generally, work tirelessly in support of those they care for, often without recognition and to the detriment of their own health and well-being. The project group has been working from Jan 2019 to…
