Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara County, CA (April 30, 2024) — May is not just about blooming flowers and warmer weather; it’s also Mental Health ...

Are meditation and yoga practices beneficial for Alzheimer's caregivers? The physical, emotional and psychological effects of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia take a great ...

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In the Emmy-winning HBO Max medical drama “The Pitt,” medical resident Mel King attempts to comfort a distraught woman who’s overwhelmed caring for her disabled mother. “You know, caretaker’s fatigue ...

When adults caring for young children have basic knowledge about temperament and how it affects behavior, they have an edge! While personality is understood as something that develops over time, ...

Caring for a family member or loved one can be one of life’s most meaningful experiences, yet it often comes with an invisible burden that many caregivers carry alone. Caregiver depression represents ...

The role of caregiving, while deeply rewarding, often leads to caregivers neglecting their own well-being in favor of those they support. The practice of documenting breaks goes beyond simple ...

A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that infant brain development during the first year of life is linked to families’ ability to meet everyday needs.

Caregivers are special people. They work hard, but that work goes largely unnoticed by the public. So they rarely receive the credit that they deserve for their hard work. They also tend to give more ...