May 10, 2021 | Caregiver Stories, Caregiving, Depression, Family Issues, Respite Care
Reading Time: 2 minutesMy mom moved in with my family of five and myself seven years ago. I have two siblings who do not help with Mom; they are MIA! She is bipolar, negative, disabled handicapped, diabetic, thyroid issues, bigger woman, and very much needy. However,...
Apr 8, 2021 | Depression, Teleconnection Recordings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGuest Speaker: Andy B Crocker, MS in Gerontology Extension Specialist in Gerontology Health, Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Description: Explore the difference between isolation and loneliness in older adults and how to make meaningful...
Nov 15, 2020 | Depression
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you are a caregiver who cares for someone who is chronically or terminally ill you may be surprised at the wide range of emotions he or she can display. During this time of extreme stress it may be difficult to understand your loved...
Oct 22, 2020 | Depression
Reading Time: 3 minutes Print This Post by Zanda Hilger, LPC Guilt: 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...
Jan 30, 2018 | Caregiving, Depression
Reading Time: 3 minutes Print This Post by Zanda Hilger, LPC Everyone has negative thoughts or feelings that come and go over time, but for family caregivers, the feelings may become more intense and leave you drained of energy, tearful or irritable towards the...
Jan 31, 2016 | Depression
Reading Time: 4 minutes Print This Post Depressive disorders can make one feel exhausted, helpless, and hopeless. Such negative thoughts and feelings make some people feel like giving up. It is important to realize that these negative views are part of the...
