Finding good solutions for assisted living for Vietnamese Americans is an important goal, but it can present families with many challenges.
9 Tips and Techniques for Teaching Older Adults Technology
Technology can be confusing, especially for people from older generations. But, technology is also powerful and it’s important to find ways to teach older adults how to use technology well.
Why History Matters For African American Female Caregivers
African American women are disproportionately affected when it comes to balancing work, family and elder caregiving. But why is that and can it affect you? Click to learn more.
The Color of Care: A Beginner’s Guide for the African American Caregiver
In a sea of caregiving how-to’s and over-medicalized handbooks, I was overjoyed to come across Ky’a Jackson’s book, The Color of Care: A Beginner’s Guide for the African American Caregiver. Ky’a’s book epitomizes the very reason why I launched Kapok back in 2014 – to bring a more diverse perspective to our nation’s growing number […]
Frugal Living For The Savvy Caregiver
While frugal living might sound horrible, the idea doesn’t mean that you’re giving up everything that you love. Far from it. You don’t even need to watch every single penny that you spend and make sure that you always get the best deal for your money. Instead, true frugal living focuses on making wise financial […]
Managing Medications Well – Tips, Tools and Tricks to Make Everything Easier
Medications can play such a large role in health. But, they’re complicated – and often expensive. Honestly, managing medication well can feel like a bit of an art form some days. And, that’s only half of the equation. Many of us are taking supplements as well. That supplement might have been prescribed, or it might […]