Tag Archive: mental health

Prevent Caregiver Burnout

Coping Strategies for Caregiver Anxiety

Stress is a common feeling for caregivers. Some coping strategies to combat caregiver anxiety are outlined below: Recognize...

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Pet Therapy

Benefits of Pet Therapy for Seniors and Their Caregivers

For those suffering from Alzheimer's or similar diseases, pet therapy can radically improve the quality of life for patients.

Taylor Snell
Combating depression after the death of a spouse

Combating Senior Depression After the Loss of a Spouse

There is no right way to mourn the loss of a partner. Combating depression after the death of a spouse is difficult but there are many ways to fight it.

Taylor Snell
warning signs of caregiver depression

Warning Signs of Caregiver Depression

Caregivers are more likely to develop feelings of anger, loneliness or sadness. These feelings are warning signs of caregiver depression.

Taylor Snell
Depression Christmas

Experts Urging Caution Around Depression and Holiday Season

By Brandon Johansson for the Aurora Sentinel AURORA | During Thanksgiving week the Arapahoe County coroner’s office investigated four suicides. That may not seem like much, but Arapahoe County Coroner Kelly Lear-Kaul said it’s double what she sees in a typical week. With Christmas and New Year’s Day approaching, Arapahoe County officials and mental health agencies… Continue reading Experts Urging Caution Around Depression and Holiday Season

Aimee Sharp
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