Jul 7, 2022 | Emotions of Family Caregiving, Family Caregiving
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen you’re a caregiver for an older loved one, whether you’re their child, spouse, relative or friend, your relationship often takes on a new dynamic as your responsibilities change. In some cases, your relationship may become stronger, but in... 
Jun 9, 2022 | Emotions of Family Caregiving, Family Caregiving, Respite Care, Self Care
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhy is it that the words “respite” and “guilt” seem to go hand in hand? Why do caregivers feel we are somehow failing our loved one by admitting that we need help, need time to recharge our batteries, or just need time to play a bit? Perhaps... 
May 25, 2022 | Emotions of Family Caregiving, Family Caregiving
Reading Time: 6 minutesAll caregivers are struggling or will struggle with feelings of guilt, no matter how hard we’re trying to be the best caregiver possible. Why do we experience guilt? There are 5 reasons that come to mind. Promises made in the past come back to... 
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... 
Apr 11, 2022 | Emotions of Family Caregiving, Grief and loss, Teleconnection Recordings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLearn about ambiguous and anticipatory grief, the impact of each, and how they relate to individuals and families of people with a diagnosis of dementia. Hollie discusses how to cope with grief, loss, and the bereavement of ambiguous and...