Talking to seniors can seem overwhelming, especially when they’re your parents. These strategies can all make life easier.
Caregiving
How to Deal with Irrational Elderly Parents
Irrational elderly parents can be incredibly frustrating. So, how do you engage with them well – without compromising your own needs?
Caregivers Book Corner: Fierce Self Compassion Review
We’ve highlighted self compassion multiple times at Kapok, as it’s a powerful tool for helping you to connect with yourself and begin to meet your own needs. In fact, self compassion could be one of the greatest tools for overcoming resistance to self care (something that many caregivers struggle with). Dr. Kristin Neff is the […]
How to Set Boundaries with a Narcissistic Parent
Finding ways to set boundaries with a narcissistic parent might be difficult, but it certainly isn’t impossible.
It’s Time To Talk About Caregiver Abuse
The idea of caregiver abuse is often overlooked. This is where the senior is abusing the caregiver and is surprisingly common.
How Do You Deal With a Narcissistic Aging Parent?
Having a narcissistic aging parent is incredibly difficult, so what do you do to make things better (or at least tolerable)?