Nowadays, we are experiencing an increase in life expectancy and an ageing population. The older population needs a extend support of a caregiver to carry out activities of daily living. Caring for dependent older people …
The group of elderly people has been increasing in recent years; most of them have dependency problems that require the presence of a person to help with their basic needs, such as dressing, washing, etc. …
Current trends in population aging in many countries mean that as the population of older people increases so does the need for provision of informal care by family members. Family carers are an important source …
The aging of the population that has occurred over recent decades has led to a considerable increase in situations of dependence in older persons and demand for long duration care, with family members being the …
The phenomenon of longevity is an unprecedented achievement in human history, gaining not only in years but also in quality of life. However, it is indisputable that diseases and, therefore, dependency and disability (and therefore …
In industrialized countries, family care of elderly people is an important public health issue because of increasing ageing and dependency, and because the family takes care of most of the care, which can affect the …
