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 […]
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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.
Best Tech Gifts for Seniors
Tech gifts are unquestionably some of the most searched gifts available on the market, and some modern and sleek looking gadgets promise to make life easier. They’re often promoted to every age group, except seniors, yet tech gifts for seniors are starting to become more popular. Indeed, an increasing number of manufacturers and tech companies […]
Mindfulness For Caregivers – How and When the Practice Can Be Effective
Mindfulness seems to be everywhere these days. It’s promoted as an amazing way to change your experience, even when your situation remains exactly the same. In part, this is because mindfulness focuses on changing your relationship to your thoughts and feelings, rather than altering thoughts, feelings, or situations. Mindfulness for caregivers, then, sounds like a […]
The Reality Slap – Is This Book Right for Caregivers?
The self-help industry is booming. Yet, it remains surprisingly difficult to find good self-help books for caregivers (The Reality Slap isn’t actually a caregiving-related book at all, but as you’ll see, it’s very relevant to most caregivers). Much of the problem is that few books are written with caregivers in mind. And, many of the […]