Cheryl Beckman, M.A., CCC-SLP

12 Top Tips for Beating the Caregiver Blues this Winter

It’s that time of year again. The fun and festive holiday season is over. The grey days of winter have settled in. Snow and ice seem to be the primary topic of conversation among many central Ohio caregivers and seniors. If spring seems far off and you find yourself feeling a little blue, you aren’t alone. About 15% of the population experiences the winter doldrums. For about one-third of them, it is severe enough to be classified as depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder that requires medical intervention.