One of our main goals at Kapok is to go beyond the traditional caregiving narrative. This includes talking about more than just the practical and emotional challenges of caregiving. Why? Partly because there’s already so much content out there about those topics. It’s easy to find lists of the best products for any caregiving need, […]
Can I Refuse to Care for an Elderly Parent?
Caring for an elderly parent often feels like an obligation. But, is it really and can you refuse to provide care? Is doing so ever okay?
The Dangers of Caregiver Martyr Syndrome
Caregiver martyr syndrome means that caregivers aren’t just going above and beyond. They’re also burning themselves out, often when doing so isn’t necessary.
How Do I Get My Siblings To Help Care For Our Aging Parents?
Caregiving is rarely distributed evenly. Sometimes everyone pitches in, but often one child does the lion’s share of the caregiving, while others do little or nothing at all. It’s frustrating and overwhelming, especially if you’re burning out trying to support your parents. So, how do you change the dynamic? How do you get your siblings […]
Incontinence Questions and Answers for Caregivers
Incontinence is tricky in two ways. First, there’s the practical side of it, which, let’s be honest, really really sucks. There’s little worse than having to clean up urine and feces, except having to do so for someone else. Then there’s the social aspect. Our bodies are weird and frustrating in many ways, particularly as […]
Caregiving and Faith – Does Everything Really Happen for a Reason?
Caregivers often hear the same phrases time again. From Christian friends, this might include the well meaning ‘I’ll pray for you’ or ‘everything happens for a reason’, while non-Christian friends might turn to ‘think positive’ or something to that effect. Such phrases are incredibly frustrating in the middle of caregiving. Most of the time, you […]