In a sea of caregiving how-to’s and over-medicalized handbooks, I was overjoyed to come across Ky’a Jackson’s book, The Color of Care: A Beginner’s Guide for the African American Caregiver. Ky’a’s book epitomizes the very reason why I launched Kapok back in 2014 – to bring a more diverse perspective to our nation’s growing number […]
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The Caregiver’s Beauty Boudoir. How to Look Good at Any Age
In a hilarious and hugely popular episode of I Love Lucy, Lucy Ricardo touts the myriad benefits of Vitameatavegamin for a TV commercial and proclaims that the answer to all your problems is only a great big tablespoonful away. Sure, many busy caregivers to seniors may wish that it were that simple as they find […]
Managing Medications Well – Tips, Tools and Tricks to Make Everything Easier
Medications can play such a large role in health. But, they’re complicated – and often expensive. Honestly, managing medication well can feel like a bit of an art form some days. And, that’s only half of the equation. Many of us are taking supplements as well. That supplement might have been prescribed, or it might […]
Manage My Pain App Review
Manage My Pain is designed to help users track, understand, share and manage the pain that you are going through. The app is relevant to many different chronic conditions, including fibromyalgia, arthritis and migraines. The idea is a powerful one. Chronic pain conditions often don’t have a simple solution. Many conditions can also vary in […]
Medisafe Pill Reminder & Medication Tracker App Review
As the name suggests, the Pill Reminder & Medication Tracker app from Medisafe is a medication management app. The app is designed to help you keep track of your medications. One of the main features is a daily calendar, which shows your daily medication schedule. There are also optional medication reminders that will send you […]
Breathe Right Nasal Strips Review – Can The Strips Actually Prevent Snoring?
Breathe Right Nasal Strips offer the chance to improve breathing and possibly reduce snoring. So, how well do the strips work in practice? That question is what we’re focusing on with this review.