Grandfamilies: New study uncovers common themes and challenges in kinship care
George Mason University study provides framework to help social workers and other practitioners develop best practices for working with growing ...
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nTIDE February 2020 jobs report: Third month of job gains for Americans with disabilities
Kessler Foundation & University of New Hampshire nTIDE Report -- featuring PROMISE: Promoting Readiness of Minors in Supplemental Security Income ...
Maternal depression on rise in poor countries
Little attention for antenatal services, studyCredit: Courtesy AF Dadi Women in low and medium-income countries struggle with many health issues ...
Parents with terminally ill children tend to hide emotional pain from their spouses
Credit: NTU Singapore A study of families in Singapore with terminally ill children found that parents tend to defer discussing ...
Broad support needed to maximize impact of cars designed for kids with mobility issues
Credit: Courtesy Sam Logan CORVALLIS, Ore. - For the first month and a half after receiving a modified toy car ...
Adulthood with autism
MU researcher highlights the value of self-determination for young adults with autismCredit: MU News Bureau COLUMBIA, Mo. - The independence ...
A guidebook for local governments and CBOs to support elderly people to take out the trash
Credit: NIES One of the issues related to waste management in aging society is helping elderly people who find it ...
Major grant funds educational outcomes study of New Jersey children with special needs
Drs. Botticello and O'Neill of Kessler Foundation will collaborate with Children's Specialized Hospital to study how the educational experiences of ...
Why people buy, trade, donate medications on the black market
'Seeing others suffer is too stressful'Credit: Charlie Ehlert, University of Utah Health Altruism and a lack of access and affordability ...
CDC funds University of Maryland initiative to address LGBTQ mental health
UMD Prevention Research Center is the only 1 nationwide focused on eliminating LGBTQ+ mental health disparitiesCredit: Lisa Helfert The University ...
Tension around autonomy increases family conflict at end of life
MU researcher says communication, support and self-care are critical for caregivers to reduce distressCredit: University of Missouri COLUMBIA, Mo. - ...
For baboons, a mother’s history of hardship can have lasting effects on her kids too
Baboons reveal how childhood wounds borne by one generation can take a toll on the nextCredit: Chelsea Weibel, University of ...
Family experience influences diabetes risk, management for African Americans
Credit: Iowa State University AMES, Iowa - African American families not only share a higher risk for Type 2 diabetes, ...
Strong family relationships may help with asthma outcomes for children
Study's findings could help pediatricians provide suggestions to families about managing their child's asthma EVANSTON, Ill. --- Positive family relationships ...