One of our main goals at Kapok is to go beyond the traditional caregiving narrative. This includes talking about more than just the practical and emotional challenges of caregiving. Why? Partly because there’s already so much content out there about those topics. It’s easy to find lists of the best products for any caregiving need, […]
Caregiving
Can I Refuse to Care for an Elderly Parent?
Caring for an elderly parent often feels like an obligation. But, is it really and can you refuse to provide care? Is doing so ever okay?
The Dangers of Caregiver Martyr Syndrome
Caregiver martyr syndrome means that caregivers aren’t just going above and beyond. They’re also burning themselves out, often when doing so isn’t necessary.
How Do I Get My Siblings To Help Care For Our Aging Parents?
Caregivers often go it alone while other family members stand back. So, how do you get your siblings to help?
Caregiving and Faith – Does Everything Really Happen for a Reason?
Caregivers often hear the same phrases time again. From Christian friends, this might include the well meaning ‘I’ll pray for you’ or ‘everything happens for a reason’, while non-Christian friends might turn to ‘think positive’ or something to that effect. Such phrases are incredibly frustrating in the middle of caregiving. Most of the time, you […]
Caregiver Burnout Bible Verses to Inspire and Ground You
The Bible is powerful for Christian caregivers. The verses are a reminder that you’re not alone in this, that God will strengthen you and that there is purpose in what you’re doing. This theme was very clear in our previous post on Bible verses for caregiving. In it, we highlighted verses about honoring our parents, […]