Here’s some exciting news – Kapok was recently featured on Mark McNease’s site, as part of his One Thing Or Another Podcast. You can check out the podcast for yourself on Mark’s site. In the half-hour episode, Mark McNease interviews Angelica Herrera – the founder of Kapok. They talk about a variety of topics, including […]
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How To Talk To Seniors About Assisted Living
At some point, your parents or aging loved ones will reach a time in their lives in which they’ll likely need some special care. Perhaps along with your other personal, professional, and family responsibilities, you may not be able to provide your elderly loved ones with the attention they need. This is where the topic […]
Holistic Mental Health for Caregivers so You Can Thrive, Not Just Survive
The self-help industry has become incredibly powerful, particularly in the field of mental health. There are now countless books, podcasts, TED talks, audiobooks, blogs, and the like, all trying to teach you how to live your best life. We’ve highlighted some of the ideas in previous posts, including self-compassion, mindfulness, and meditation, along with books […]
Holistic Pain Management for Seniors
Pain is a serious problem for many seniors and caregivers. When Western medicine fails us, or is out of reach financially, the pain can drive many of us to explore alternative forms of therapy. Indeed, holistic pain management for seniors can be a powerful tool, where you are combining multiple approaches for reducing and managing […]
The Benefits and Risks of Journaling for Seniors
Who hasn’t owned a journal at some point in their lives? The practice seems as old as the hills and something that every generation tries out in some way or another. Even with all our electronic gadgets these days, many of us still prefer picking up a pen and a notebook, and journaling the old […]
The Best Incontinence Products for Elderly Parents
Incontinence is certainly an may be an embarrassing problem, but it’s also a common one. Many people suffer from urinary incontinence (and even bowel incontinence), with the issue often getting worse with age. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to make things easier for people with incontinence, while helping to keep them dignified. Finding the […]