Our ability to delight in life’s simple joys diminishes as we age. Suddenly, our bodies are unable to function as they once did. Seniors facing limited mobility often encounter challenges in staying physically active and engaged. However, a multitude of tailored activities can enhance their well-being and bring joy into their lives. In this post, […]
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The Best Habit Tracking Apps For Caregivers
We’ve talked about apps plenty of times before – including a detailed post on powerful apps for caregivers, plus apps and games for seniors. Today, we’re taking a much narrower focus and looking specifically at the best habit tracking apps for caregivers. Why habit tracking? Well, for one thing, habits have a powerful cumulative effect. Even if […]
Caregiving Confidential Review: Caregivers Book Corner
As Ilene Nathanson notes in the introduction to Caregiving Confidential, sometimes the most powerful thing for caregivers isn’t advice, but having a friend alongside that really understands the complexity of the role and all the emotions that go along with it. That focus is part of the reason for this Caregiving Confidential review. It’s always […]
Burnout Generation – How Caregivers Can Survive In This Hectic World
Have you heard of the burnout generation? The term comes from a BuzzFeed News article by Anne Helen Peterson, which she has since expanded into an Audible Original called The Burnout Generation and a book called Can’t Even: How Millennials Became The Burnout Generation. Anne’s work doesn’t focus on caregiving. Instead, she’s looking at how […]
Why Do Older People Get Mean?
You might have noticed this pattern – that people get progressively more mean as they age. Or, at least, they seem to. It’s not true for everyone, of course, but the issue is surprisingly common. So, why? Why do older people get mean? And can you do anything about it? Well, there’s a host of […]
How To Help Aging Parents Recover From Accidents and Injuries
Aging brings with it a variety of challenges that compromise health. At Kapok, we’ve most often focused on health conditions and challenges that are specific to aging. However, accidents and subsequent injuries can also lead to considerable issues. Injuries from falls are especially concerning for seniors. Even a fall that doesn’t cause physical harm can […]