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PubMed

New Tool Measures Family Caregivers' Skill at Intermittent Catheterization

Researchers created and tested a scale to measure how well family caregivers perform intermittent catheterization for loved ones with neurogenic bladder conditions. The tool was built using interviews, expert input, and a care skills model, then tested in a single-center study.

Why it matters: If you help a family member manage a catheter at home, this research could lead to better training and support tools to make the task safer and less stressful.

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PubMed

Study Looks at Ways to Prevent Unnecessary ER Visits for Older Adults

Researchers surveyed healthcare workers in Sweden about emergency room visits by older adults that might have been avoided. They found that better home-based care, closer teamwork between providers, quicker geriatric admissions, and more training for home care workers could help reduce these visits.

Why it matters: This research points to changes—like stronger home care support—that could help caregivers avoid stressful, unnecessary trips to the ER with their older loved ones.

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Public Policy & Aging Report

New Recommendations for Rural Aging Policy in California

This report offers policy recommendations to help older adults in rural California with housing, long-term care services, and access to health care. It focuses on gaps that rural communities often face in planning for an aging population.

Why it matters: If you're caring for an older adult in a rural area, policies like these could shape what housing and care options become available near you.

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