May 18, 2022 | Depression, Family Caregiver Issues, Family Caregiving
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe process of aging can be both rewarding and challenging. This time period in life can be spent enjoying retirement, vacations, hobbies, or more time with family. While many look forward to their golden years, older adults may also be faced...
May 14, 2022 | Alzheimer's & Dementia, Depression, Healthy Aging
Reading Time: 3 minutesMany older people face special physical and mental health challenges which can cause behavior changes. Did you know approximately 15% of people over the age of 60 suffer from a mental disorder? And another 5% suffer from neurological disorders?...
May 9, 2022 | Depression, Emotions of Family Caregiving
Reading Time: 7 minutesOver the past few years, clinicians and researchers alike have been moving towards a new conclusion: depression and anxiety are not two disorders that coexist; they are two faces of one disorder. Are you anxious or are you depressed? In the...
May 3, 2022 | Depression, Emotions of Family Caregiving, Resources
Reading Time: 1 minuteSometimes life’s challenges can affect our mental health. Knowing who to speak to, can make all the difference in the world! Did you know the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging (NCTAAA) offers FREE services that help people turn...
Mar 22, 2022 | Depression, Emotions of Family Caregiving, Self Care, Stress Management
Reading Time: 3 minutesGuilt: Dealing with the Monkey on Your Back Guilt is one of the most common emotions that caregivers experience. At one time or another, it may feel like a constant companion like the proverbial “monkey on your back.” Guilt can trigger a...