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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How To Make Shopping A Caregiver And Senior Outing
Caring for someone while also taking care of daily tasks, especially if accompanied by a person with cognitive or mobility issues, can be a cause of major caregiver stress and burnout. Learning good planning skills and effectively strategizing grocery or retail store shopping trips can reduce the odds of an exhausting event. Shopping for a […]
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 […]
How Do You Know That You’re A Caregiver?
Knowing whether you’re a caregiver isn’t always as easy as it sounds. Yet, the question is an important one, as identifying as a caregiver can help you to get the support that you need.
Potent Ways to Avoid Caregiver Compassion Fatigue
In her Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook, Kristin Neff talks about the idea of mirror neurons and the way that we are, quite literally, wired to feel empathetic pain for other people – especially those we care about. This means that when we see someone we love hurting, we often suffer as well. The ability to do […]
Frugal Living For The Savvy Caregiver
While frugal living might sound horrible, the idea doesn’t mean that you’re giving up everything that you love. Far from it. You don’t even need to watch every single penny that you spend and make sure that you always get the best deal for your money. Instead, true frugal living focuses on making wise financial […]