Studies have shown that children with asthma are at higher risk for depression. Research also has shown an association between a parent or caregiver's depression and worsening symptoms in an asthmatic ...

An increase in caregiving hours and depressive symptoms are detectable in caregivers at least 10 years before their partner is diagnosed with cognitive impairment, a new study finds. Clinicians should ...

In the past five years, the world has become a planet of caregivers. An aging population and a worldwide pandemic have ushered in a new medical care class beyond doctors, nurses, and medical support ...

Caring for an aging parent, ill spouse, child, partner or friend does not cause depression. However, the physical and emotional demands of caring for another person can strain even the ...

Understandably, when we consider depression as a social issue, most of our attention goes to the people who are depressed. After all, these are the people who are suffering with symptoms, who might be ...

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A brief psychological support program for family members who care for individuals with dementia dramatically reduces caregiver depression and anxiety, improves quality of life, ...

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia is a journey that never truly pauses. Families ...

About 40 percent of U.S. adults reported experiencing adverse mental health conditions, especially young people and unpaid caregivers, a new survey shows. The survey findings, released by the CDC, ...

Medicare offers help for caregivers of dementia patients but getting the word out has not been easy. People who work in dementia care are trying to build awareness of a Medicare benefit of $2,500 to ...

Currently, more than 34 million people in the U.S. care for terminally ill love ones, but few resources are available to help them navigate the challenges they encounter. A study at the University of ...