What is it like to provide care when you don’t want to? To feel that you’ve been forced to be a caregiver, that you’re trapped in a circumstance that you can’t stand, with no exit in sight. This isn’t a unique situation. It’s not even an unusual one. Some caregivers aren’t even supporting loved ones. […]
Powerful Tips, Tools, and Resources for Caregivers
Kapok is a caregiving site. As such, we spend a lot of time talking about how to support seniors, including specific challenges that seniors face and ways to help them stay safe and as independent as they can be. But, caregiving is always a balancing act between two things – the care recipient and you, […]
Are You Doing Too Much For Your Aging Parents?
Caregivers often have a lot on their plate. Okay… that’s the understatement of the century. All too often, adult children feel overwhelmed and pressured, trying to juggle multiple responsibilities without enough time or energy to do things well. Many of us know that we need to slow down, to take better care of ourselves, but […]
11 Bath Accessories for Seniors That Make Cleanliness Easy
Baths are amazing. They’re often used as a chance to relax and unwind, while also helping to keep us clean. However, they can be difficult to use. Not only is there a high step to get into the bath, but there’s also the risk of slipping and falling. Indeed, bathrooms can be dangerous places, especially […]
The Ultimate Guide to Aging at Home
Ask any senior where they want to grow old and the answer will most likely be at home. Home remains the ideal place to age for well over 70% of all seniors, a figure that’s remained fairly consistent, despite the pandemic and all the other challenges of recent years. This isn’t surprising either. Who would […]
Help, My Aging Father Does Too Much
Many seniors become increasingly more dependent with age. Not all of them though. Some take the opposite approach, where they remain fiercely independent, perhaps to the extent of putting themselves at risk. While such independence is often a good thing, it can seem scary too. What’s the response if your aging father does too much? […]