May 9, 2022 | Depression, Emotions of 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 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 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... 
Dec 11, 2021 | Depression, Emotions of Caregiving, Family 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 | Depression, Family Caregiving
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...
