Carers Support News

Postal Program Brings Good News For Carers, Australia ( 3-Dec-08 )

Looking after a loved one with dementia is never easy, but a new UQ program could help carers better cope with the burden.

The Best Cancer Information For Everyone, For Free ( MCS 6-Nov-08 )

From November the award winning information booklets about cancer produced by Cancerbackup, the cancer information charity, will be available free of charge to all clinicians, for the first time.

Some Disabilities Remain Hidden After Stroke ( UMDNJ 23-Oct-08 )

An individual suffers a stroke and doctors and nurses in the hospital swoop in to intervene in the immediate life-threatening medical problems. But what happens after stroke survivors battle back to health and can go home? Often, they and their families are still left with problems and questions.

Opening the doors on the hidden life of carers ( AO 22-Oct-08 )

In celebration of Carer's Week, a new book highlights the work, dedication, challenges and joys faced by carers. "Opening the Doors: the Hidden Life of Carers" is an inspiring book which will be a valuable resource to other carers and increase community recognition of the importance of the carers' role.

Carers To Benefit From $12 Million Local Grants ( DoHA 22-Oct-08 )

The Australian Government today announced a $12 million national grants program to improve respite services for carers in their communities.

Lump Sum Payments Protected Straight To Nursing Home Residents ( DoHA 16-Oct-08 )

Pensioners who live in the nation's 3,000 nursing homes will keep their entire lump sum payment, the Minister for Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot said.

Additional Disability And Carer Payments ( NDS 15-Oct-08 )

National Disability Services welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement today of additional payments to recipients of Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment.

Patients And Caregivers Benefit From End-Of-Life Conversations ( Dana-Faber 14-Oct-08 )

Despite the long-held belief by many doctors that discussing end-of-life issues with patients increases the patients' emotional distress, such conversations can actually lead to improved quality of life -- both for patients and their loved ones, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers and colleagues have found.

Guidelines For The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Dementia ( CMAJ 14-Oct-08 )

People with mild to moderate dementia are cared for largely by family physicians as well as the patient's own family, and management of care can be complex and challenging.

Bill To Increase Pension Rate Should Include Disability And Carer Pensions ( NDS 29-Sep-08 )

The Federal Opposition should extend its call for a $30 increase to the single Age Pension, single Service Pension and Widow B Pension to include the Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment. As well as the usual living expenses, people with disability and their carers often incur significant additional costs as a result of disability.

Post-Traumatic Stress Endures In Family Members Of ICU Patients ( UPMC 26-Sep-08 )

Family members may experience post-traumatic stress as many as six months after a loved one's stay in the intensive care unit (ICU), according to a study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and University of California, San Francisco.

Making Music To Deal With Dementia ( 23-Sep-08 )

Dementia often robs spouses of quality time together but an innovative University of Queensland project hopes to find ways to reclaim it.

NAS Response To The Work And Pensions Committee Report: Valuing And Supporting Carers ( NAS 4-Sep-08 )

Mark Lever, National Autistic Society Chief Executive said: "Caring for a person with autism can have a profound impact on individuals and families and can be very demanding both emotionally and financially, yet many receive very little help and support."

$3 Million Boost To Support Carers Of People With Dementia ( DoHA 3-Sep-08 )

The Australian Government today approved a further $3 million to support the individual needs of the carers of people with dementia.

Tough Journey For Families Of Children With Lymphoma ( CQUniversity 1-Sep-08 )

A CQUniversity study has shown that families of children suffering from lymphoma face unique challenges that potentially make it more difficult to cope with the treatment experience than most.

UK MPs In Call For Extra Benefits For Carers ( Independent 1-Sep-08 )

Chronic Stress Alters Our Genetic Immune Response ( Elsevier 29-Aug-08 )

Older Adult Caregivers Of Dementia Sufferers Have Worse Sleep Than Noncaregivers ( AASM 20-Aug-08 )

Childhood Bereavement In The 21st Century - Conference ( Cruse 14-Aug-08 )

Minister Launches New 'Carebus' Service - Getting Information To The Community ( DoHA 1-Aug-08 )

The Health Benefits Of Daughters-In-Law On Chinese Elders ( USC 29-Jul-08 )

Integrating Palliative Care For Dementia Into Primary Care ( Indiana University 18-Jul-08 )

Demonstration Site Shows Easier Community Care Access ( DoHA 24-Jun-08 )

Response To The Carers Strategy By The National Autistic Society ( NAS 19-Jun-08 )

UK Initiative For People With Profound And Multiple Learning Disabilities ( OIA 19-Jun-08 )

New Dementia Resource To Improve Quality Of Life ( DoHA 18-Jun-08 )

Older People Benefit From Local Abuse Prevention Campaign ( DoHA 12-Jun-08 )