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Caring for a sick or elderly loved one can take a significant toll on the people giving that care, yet it can be difficult to recruit help without the expense of hiring a paid professional. Cura is a new, UK-based platform that aims to “bring family, friends and communities together to care for the people around them,” in the site’s own words.

 

Users of Cura begin by creating a free and secure online community focusing on the loved one who needs care — an elderly parent, say. Next they invite family, friends and neighbors to join the site and upload tasks that need to be done to take care of that loved one.

 

Community members can then instantly see the tasks as they are added and sign up for the ones they can help with, whether it’s making a trip to the grocery store or putting out the trash bins. Cura explains: “No need to make countless phone calls to ask people to help and certainly no need to struggle on alone anymore.”

 

Cura was built with a GBP 4,000 grant from charity UnLtd. Social entrepreneurs around the globe: time to build something similar in your area?

 

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A new study suggests that patients increasingly look to the internet for both support and for health information, but do so in addition to traditional resources.

 

The study found that patients are using the internet to connect with others who share their situations and to find information on health topics which they then share with their doctors.

 

These patients still rely on traditional support structures, such as family, and their trust in their doctor is unaffected. Patients using online research bring the information to their doctors to ask questions and learn more, demonstrating a more active role in their own care.

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Linda Yarrow, assistant professor of human nutrition and a registered and licensed dietitian, said an increasing number of individuals seeking health information are turning to websites like Facebook to get support and advice in addition to their professional medical care. When used correctly, social media websites may help patients stay motivated and accountable, she said.

 

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