Hospice is often under-discussed and misunderstood. So, what is it anyway? How does it work? And, what is virtual hospice?
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18 Holiday Activities for Seniors To Elevate the Season
Holidays are a chance for connection and family, but they’re not always plain sailing. They come with plenty of stresses and challenges. Finding the right holiday activities for seniors can make a huge difference here. Holiday activities have many benefits. For one thing, they keep people engaged. This is particularly important if the holidays are […]
How Long Can the Elderly Live On Ensure?
Ensure and similar shakes can be powerful for seniors, providing calories and nutrients in an easy-to-consume form. They’re particularly helpful for seniors who struggle to chew and those with a limited appetite. Some caregivers even find that seniors will consume a meal shake without hesitation, particularly shakes that are high in sugar and taste like […]
How To Recover From Caregiver Burnout
Most caregivers will hit burnout at some point or another. So, it’s essential to find reliable ways to recover from caregiver burnout.
When You’re Forced To Be A Caregiver
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, […]