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... 
Apr 4, 2022 | Emotions of Family Caregiving, Grief and loss
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen a loved one’s partner passes away, it can be difficult for them to deal with the ensuing grief. As a family caregiver, you might feel powerless to help, especially when processing the loss of the loved one yourself. But there are some... 
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... 
Jan 27, 2022 | Emotions of Family Caregiving
Reading Time: 3 minutesIs it normal to have feelings of resentment as a caregiver? The short answer is yes; it’s completely normal to feel bad about caregiving, but there are things you can do to make it better. Family relationships are complicated. Whether... 
Jan 10, 2022 | Emotions of Family Caregiving, Teleconnection Recordings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn the past year or so mental health has been discussed more openly. The differences between stress, anxiety, and depression can be confusing. How do you know when feeling overstressed may be anxiety or depression? What about the mental... 
Dec 31, 2021 | Emotions of Family Caregiving, Family Caregiving
Reading Time: 4 minutesBalancing your life and responsibilities as a caregiver can feel overwhelming. This is why it’s common for caregivers to feel anxious. Anxiety is a strong feeling of worry or fear. Causes of Anxiety in Caregivers Caregiver anxiety can be caused...