When it gets to the point where your parents are unable to live alone, some difficult decisions must be made for their health and welfare. If you are lucky, they will be aware that it’s time to make a lifestyle change, so they will be open-minded about options. Otherwise, it can be even more challenging, […]
Caregiver Essays
Proven Caregiving Tips from a Pro
Whether you are caring for a parent, family member or working for a home care agency as I do, these tips apply to you. My Experience Being a seasoned veteran in this field with over 25 years’ experience I have learned that time management is the most important thing when limited to certain hours and […]
East Meets West: A Vietnamese Caregiving Experience in America
According to the last U.S. Census (2010), 3.8% of the seniors aged 55+ are Asian Americans and Pacific Islander (AAPI) older adults, and Vietnamese seniors made up only 10% of that already small percentage. The AAPI population of seniors grew by a whopping 85% from the previous decade, but Vietnamese are still small in numbers […]
Being a Caregiver – My Journey There and Back Again
Do you want to know something interesting? I’ve been writing content for Kapok for years now, but I’ve never told my own story. While I’ve mentioned bits and pieces in passing, I’ve never sat down and told you all why caregiving interests me so much or my own connection with it. We’re starting a new […]