Back in 2019, Dr. Phil made headlines for an episode titled “I swiped right on my quadriplegic boyfriend”, angering many interabled couples by saying that “You can be his lover or you can be his caregiver, but you can’t be both. … It won’t work. 100 out of 100 times this won’t work.” Not surprisingly, […]
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Planning the Future with Dementia Diagnosis
Everyone loves to have control over their lives and be able to make decisions concerning their future. However, once a dementia diagnosis is given things will never be the same again. Planning the future with a dementia diagnosis means that those diagnosed will play crucial roles in making important decisions that pertain to personal, financial […]
Cuida a tus padres en su vejez – La sabiduría en los versos de la biblia
En colaboracion con Lisa Pluth de https://www.eachdayanew.com. Léelo en inglés Nosotros escuchamos de nuestros lectores la misma pregunta muchas veces: ¿es suya la obligación y el deber de cuidar de sus padres en la vejez a medida que necesitan más asistencia en el día a día? Varios artículos de nuestro blog Kapok profundizan en varios […]
What Does the Bible Say About Caring for Aging Parents?
A collaboration of bible verses for caregivers between Kapok Aging & Caregiver Resources and Each Day Anew. Read it in Spanish A common question we hear from readers is whether or not it is their obligation and duty to care for an aging parent as they need more assistance with day-to-day tasks. We delve into […]
Proven Caregiving Tips from a Pro
Whether you are caring for a parent, family member or working for a home care agency as I do, these tips apply to you. My Experience Being a seasoned veteran in this field with over 25 years’ experience I have learned that time management is the most important thing when limited to certain hours and […]
How To Be A Caregiver Without Losing Your Identity
Losing sight of yourself as an individual can happen in any relationship and is even more common when you’re caregiving. Here’s how to not only protect yourself, but also grow.