Social isolation ‘increases death risk in older people’

Social isolation is associated with a higher risk of death in older people regardless of whether they consider themselves lonely, research suggests. A study of 6,500 UK men and women aged over 52 found that being isolated from family and friends was linked with a 26% higher death risk over seven years. Whether or not […]

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Tips for Coping With Caregiver Stress

Sometimes, the pressure of caring for someone who is elderly or who has a chronic illness can lead to stress and a condition called “caregiver burnout.” To prevent this, it’s essential to know how to manage your caregiver stress. What Is Caregiver Stress? Caregiver stress is a reaction to changes that overwhelm your emotional capacity […]

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