Talking to seniors can seem overwhelming, especially when they’re your parents. These strategies can all make life easier.
Are NorthShore Diapers Any Good?
Incontinence products can be pretty overwhelming. Not only are there plenty of brands to choose from, but you also have different product styles and absorbencies. How do you know which ones to choose? In a previous post, Angelica talked about the diapers (also called briefs) from Depend and Tena, looking at differences in their sizing, […]
How to Deal with Irrational Elderly Parents
Irrational elderly parents can be incredibly frustrating. So, how do you engage with them well – without compromising your own needs?
Help! My Aging Father Came Out as Gay
There is much to celebrate when someone comes out as gay. The moment is a huge and crucial part of their journey towards self-authenticity, which includes acknowledging who they truly are and what matters to them. Yet, some adult children struggle when aging parents come out as gay. The situation can stir up a whole […]
The Best Books on Caring for Aging Parents To Empower You
Regardless of what you’re going through in life or where you are, having people on your side helps more than almost anything else. This includes people who can encourage you and have your back and ideally at least one or two who have traveled the same road already and know how to do it well. […]
Caregivers Book Corner: Fierce Self Compassion Review
We’ve highlighted self compassion multiple times at Kapok, as it’s a powerful tool for helping you to connect with yourself and begin to meet your own needs. In fact, self compassion could be one of the greatest tools for overcoming resistance to self care (something that many caregivers struggle with). Dr. Kristin Neff is the […]