caregivers

How George Mason College of Public Health researchers are working to ease the strain on family caregivers of those living with dementia through evidence-based support, emerging technologies, and global insight.

Healthy aging scholar and gerontologist Li-Mei Chen warns that older adults aged 60 years and older face disproportionate risks of dehydration, heat stroke, exhaustion, and other heat-related illnesses.

Virtual reality shows caregivers what it’s like to live with dementia

HMN 2025: How virtual reality could add empathy to dementia care

A pilot program led by George Mason social work professor Li-Mi Chen used virtual scenarios to improve training for nursing home staff.

Study: CARES intervention reduces stress for family caregivers of older adults with dementia

Study: CARES intervention reduces stress for family caregivers of older adults with dementia.

Interprofessional research study from George Mason University found that family caregivers of older adults living with dementia experienced a 15% drop in stress after a 9-week online peer support program