Jun 9, 2022 | Emotions of 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 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 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... 
Apr 11, 2022 | Emotions of 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 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...