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Topic- Caregiving
OK to continue hypertension drugs for COVID-19-infected patients
Two common types of high blood pressure drugs - angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin II receptor blocks (ARBs) - are unlikely to increase susceptibility to COVID-19 or harm those who are positive for the disease, researchers say. Organizations should be aware of the findings to reassure those taking the drugs and perhaps their doctors, as well. Given that the pandemic is interfering with and delaying doctor visits in many cases, people should know they can continue these medications if they are working and not causing new side effects.
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Outpatient palliative care beneficial for Parkinson's disease
Outpatient palliative care was associated with better quality of life at six months compared to standard care, according to a randomized, controlled trial of 210 adults (mean age, 70; about 65% men) with Parkinson's disease and related disorders, half of whom received the intervention. Other improvements favoring palliative care included a lower burden of nonmotor symptoms (e.g., pain), less severe motor symptoms, and more willingness to complete advance directives.
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Caring for a grandchild linked to less loneliness, isolation
Caring for a grandchild may be linked to a lower risk of loneliness and social isolation, a recent study suggests. That's because grandparents who assume this role have larger social networks that include people who are important to them compared to those who don't take on this role. Interestingly, most of the research on grandparenting has focused on those who act as surrogates and parent their grandchildren, rather than those who simply help out their own children ("active grandparenting"). So, this is something to keep in mind and perhaps suggest to constituents in seniors centers and intergenerational settings.
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Surrogates' belief in miracles linked to care preferences for loved ones
The first study to investigate the association of the religious and spiritual beliefs of surrogate decision makers with the end-of-life decisions they make for incapacitated older adult family members found that a surrogate's belief in miracles was the main dimension linked to preferences for care of their loved one. It's information active-aging community leaders should keep in mind.
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Stats: 40% of 65+ adults, caregivers say depression is normal with age
"Driving Towards Age-Friendly Care for the Future," a survey of more than 2,700 adults ages 65 and older and their caregivers, found that 40% considered depression a normal part of aging, and nearly 40% didn’t know that certain prescription medications can impact cognition
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High-intensity caregiving linked to cardiovascular risk in Canada
There is growing evidence that caregivers of patients with cardiovascular disease are vulnerable to developing their own poor cardiovascular health.
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