Dec 11, 2021 | Caregiving, Depression, Emotions of Caregiving
Reading Time: 3 minutesAccording to research, caregiver burden and depressive symptoms are the most common negative outcomes of providing care for older adults who are chronically ill. Caregiver burden is defined as the negative reaction to the impact of providing...
Dec 6, 2021 | Caregiving, Depression
Reading Time: 3 minutesEveryone 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 person they care for. These feelings may be...
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...
