Taking care of an aging individual in your home comes with plenty of responsibility and challenges. It’s not an easy task and requires a lot of effort, commitment, and mental resilience. Thankfully, following simple home safety tips for seniors can make things much easier. A home is a haven, a place to retreat to after […]
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The Benefits of Mindfulness for Seniors and How to Get Started
Mindfulness has become a popular buzzword of late. It’s often seen as a way to decrease stress, to improve your experience of life, and to help you to feel better. So, why not look at mindfulness for seniors? The idea might sound a bit ‘new age’ or like something that your aging parents won’t be […]
Thinking About Retiring to the United States? Here’s What You Should Consider
People are coming to the United States at older ages than in the past, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Surve, sometimes with the hope of a U.S. retirement visa. From the vast natural wonders to the potential for adventure in a diverse country — not to mention quality healthcare options, there are numerous […]
East Meets West: A Vietnamese Caregiving Experience in America
According to the last U.S. Census (2010), 3.8% of the seniors aged 55+ are Asian Americans and Pacific Islander (AAPI) older adults, and Vietnamese seniors made up only 10% of that already small percentage. The AAPI population of seniors grew by a whopping 85% from the previous decade, but Vietnamese are still small in numbers […]
The Happiness Trap Review – Can The Book Really Help Caregivers?
At Kapok, we often spend time talking about caregiver mental health, including approaches that can make you feel better and make your caregiving experience much easier. Previous topics have included meditation and mindfulness, self-compassion, identifying your needs, and journaling. Today’s post is called The Happiness Trap review, as we’re taking a close look at a […]
Being a Caregiver – My Journey There and Back Again
Do you want to know something interesting? I’ve been writing content for Kapok for years now, but I’ve never told my own story. While I’ve mentioned bits and pieces in passing, I’ve never sat down and told you all why caregiving interests me so much or my own connection with it. We’re starting a new […]