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The Intersection Between Ethnicity, Caregiving and Culture
Talking about ethnicity, caregiving and culture is a challenging topic – and an important one. While different cultures face many of the same challenges, there’s no denying that there are distinct differences too. Some groups are at a disadvantage in the society that they’re in. Perhaps they face discrimination or their values and priorities are […]
The Best Side Hustles for Caregivers and Seniors
Many of us are looking for extra ways to earn. These side hustles for caregivers and seniors all help you to increase your income and provide plenty of flexibility.
How Technology Helps to Fight Social Isolation in Older Adults
The challenge of social isolation in older adults has always been an issue. But as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to wear on, the impact on older adults becomes even more clear. Social distancing, also known as physical distancing, has been the recommended practice to slow the spread of the virus. This is […]
10 Challenges of Being a Caregiver (and Solutions!)
The world is changing dramatically in all kinds of ways. Global shifts in culture and economics have made caregiving a more important role than ever, while also increasing some of the challenges of being a caregiver. Many of these difficulties relate to all caregivers, but ethnic caregivers face their own specific challenges that make life […]
The International Challenges of Aging: The Case of Pakistani Families
At Kapok, we like to look at the impact that culture has aging – and on the caregiving journey. Your physical location, ethnicity, and cultural background can all strongly influence your life, which doesn’t need to be a bad thing at all. But, good or bad, it’s important to talk about these differences. Understanding the […]