As our parents grow older, we often find ourselves becoming their caregivers. The protectors who once cared for us now rely on our support, so it’s important to start supporting them well. With an increasing number of older adults and persons with disabilities, families are stepping into new roles to ensure their loved ones are […]
Caregiving
Five Ways You Can Care For Your Elderly Loved Ones
Caring for beloved elderly family members can feel like a momentous responsibility. However, it is one that many of us choose to take on, as we want our loved ones to have the best possible care. Doing so is powerful, given that at least 10% of older adults facing abuse in their communities, studies estimate that five million elders […]
Beyond the Norm: The Many Shapes and Forms of Caregiving
Most content on this blog focuses on the ‘average’ caregiver. Such caregivers tend to be women, often aged between 35 and 65, and spend 20 hours a week or more providing care. Some of these women are juggling the twin burdens of providing care for aging parents and their own children. Some are even attempting […]
Powerful Tips, Tools, and Resources for Caregivers
Kapok is a caregiving site. As such, we spend a lot of time talking about how to support seniors, including specific challenges that seniors face and ways to help them stay safe and as independent as they can be. But, caregiving is always a balancing act between two things – the care recipient and you, […]
The Best Free Medication Management Apps and How They Compare
The advent of smartphones and mobile technology has provided caregivers with some incredible new tools to make their jobs easier. Here are 5 powerful free apps that can help seniors to manage medications.
Coping with the Role Reversal when Caring for Aging Parents
The term role reversal often comes up when talking about caregiving. It’s a logical idea, right? Suddenly you’re the one telling your parents what they need to do, trying to cajole them into a doctor’s visit, or even helping them out in the bathroom. How do you cope with this role reversal when caring for […]