CAREGIVER STRESS

This study tested special safety kits designed to help prevent children with autism from wandering or dashing away from safe places. Caregivers of 65 children tried the kits and reported how useful the items were over 3 months, and whether the kits helped reduce their stress. The…

This study tested a new support program for people caring for a family member with dementia at home. The program provided educational materials and resources through home-based primary care practices. Researchers wanted to see if the program was practical to use and acceptable to…

This study tested a new program designed to help family caregivers of people with dementia manage their stress. The program combined mindfulness, self-compassion, and practical skills for handling difficult patient behaviors. Researchers enrolled 82 caregivers to see if the progr…

This study tested whether a mindfulness training smartphone app could help reduce stress for people caring for family members with dementia. Researchers compared the mindfulness app to a general wellness app over 12 weeks. The main goal was to see if using the app was practical a…

This study tested whether providing free, healthy meal kits and cooking lessons to 40 rural, low-income families in Maine could help reduce the stress and emotional strain caused by food insecurity. Families received meal kits for four weeks and used an app for cooking guidance. …

This study tested a new online support platform called Altitudes for parents and caregivers of young people with psychosis. It aimed to see if the platform was easy to use and helpful for reducing caregiver stress and burnout. About 50 caregivers used the moderated site for six m…