You might have noticed this pattern – that people get progressively more mean as they age. Or, at least, they seem to. It’s not true for everyone, of course, but the issue is surprisingly common. So, why? Why do older people get mean? And can you do anything about it? Well, there’s a host of […]
Why You Should Advocate for a Senior in Healthcare Settings
Healthcare settings, like hospitals and care homes, are filled with trained staff. These environments are designed to support your loved one. Some will help the senior recover from injury and illness, while others will support them in the later stages of their life. These are the places you turn to when your loved one needs […]
Making The Transition: What Happens After Moving A Loved One To A Facility
Committing a loved one to an assisted living facility, memory care facility, or some similar location is never easy. In fact, it’s one of the most difficult and overwhelming decisions that caregivers can make. This is true regardless of whether it was an aging parent, a spouse, another relative, or someone else who made the […]
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 […]
7 Powerful Benefits of Music Therapy for Seniors
We all know that music is powerful. Music therapy offers a way to take advantage of this. The benefits for seniors can be significant – and many caregivers enjoy the process too.
Helping Your Aging Parent Review: Caregivers Book Corner
Helping Your Aging Parent: A Step-By-Step Guide is a little different from the other books we’ve reviewed at Kapok, as it isn’t nearly well-known and doesn’t have the same following as other caregiving books. That’s not a reason to ignore the book, though. After all, many good authors with important things to tell struggle to […]