Have you ever asked yourself – why do older people get mean? There’s a surprising number of reasons for this behavior change.
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
Moving a loved one to a facility is difficult in so many ways. So, what you can expect in the days, weeks, and months after doing so?
Beyond the Norm: The Many Shapes and Forms of Caregiving
Caregivers can be vastly different from one another, with a variety of strengths and challenges. It’s crucial to recognize and work with such differences.
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 […]