One of the better-known symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia is the tendency to wander, posing a serious risk of putting themselves in danger. People with dementia often forget crucial information about who they are and where they live. At home, preventing them from wandering is an added chore and stressor for millions of caregivers. For […]
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Our Top Caregiving Products
At Kapok, we’re always looking for ways to improve the caregiving experience. Sometimes doing so involves finding financial or practical support. Other times, it may be a shift in the way you do things, such as setting boundaries. But often, it’s simply about finding the right tool for the job. The right caregiving products. That’s […]
Checklist for Elderly Living Alone – What to Look for When You Visit
Many seniors live alone without any problems. However, this isn’t always the case. Aging brings with it many challenges and a person’s ability to care for themselves may decrease over time, to the point that living alone becomes dangerous. This is why it’s so important for you to have a checklist for elderly living alone. […]
Using a Bed Shaker Alarm for Seniors – Our Review & Recommendations
Getting enough sleep is important at any age. This post highlights one interesting tool that can help seniors achieve that goal.
Finding Advanced Tools and Resources for Caregiving
In this post, we examine a powerful site that offers many products and tools for caregiving. Many of these can make the entire process much easier and reduce your stress considerably.
The Best Personal Care Items to Support Caregivers
With all the challenges of caregiving, caregivers often overlook their own personal needs. Yet, doing this is a risk, and caregivers really do need to take the time to care for themselves.