Aug 28, 2023 | Family Caregiving, Respite Care
Often the most important ideas for dealing with the challenges of caregiving come from other caregivers. Below is a list of the top 20 ideas from family and professional caregivers, educators, and support group facilitators from their own experiences and that of others with whom they work.
Aug 26, 2023 | Family Caregiving, Respite Care
Reading Time: 2 minutesNow that September is right around the corner (believe it or not!) It’s time to start making your list of those people you know you can count on to pitch in and support your respite program this fall. Let them in on your plan and see what they... 
May 5, 2023 | Family Caregiving, Respite Care, Self Care
Reading Time: 3 minutesCaregivers of an adult, who don’t take some time for themselves (respite), have been found to develop chronic health problems at nearly twice the rate of non-caregivers. And as many as 70% of family caregivers experience depression and... 
Sep 12, 2022 | Family Caregiving, Grandparents Raising Children, Popular Posts, Resources, Respite Care
Reading Time: 4 minutesDid you know the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging has a broad range of support services for family caregivers, including Caregiver Support Coordination, Respite Care, Caregiver Information Services, and Caregiver Counseling? The... 
Jun 9, 2022 | Emotions of Caregiving, Family Caregiving, Respite Care, Self Care, Stress Management
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... 
Jul 26, 2021 | Family Caregiving, Respite Care, Self Care, Stress Management
Reading Time: 4 minutesIt is not news to most caregivers that they are at risk of isolation. You may not have the energy other than your caregiving responsibilities; you think other people don’t understand, or that you don’t want to burden other people...