Caregivers fill an important role for older individuals who are suffering from disabilities or severe diseases and especially for those at the end of life. Our findings indicate that the need for adequate support is especially pressing when older patients and the loved ones who assist them are at their most vulnerable, at the end of life.” The study was conducted by researchers in Germany and Switzerland with funding provided by the German Federal Ministry of Education (BMBF) and the Swiss National Science Foundation.
Caregivers fill an important role for older individuals who are suffering from disabilities or severe diseases and especially for those at the end of life. The study was conducted by researchers in Germany and Switzerland with funding provided by the German Federal Ministry of Education (BMBF) and the Swiss National Science Foundation.