Back in 2019, Dr. Phil made headlines for an episode titled “I swiped right on my quadriplegic boyfriend”, angering many interabled couples by saying that “You can be his lover or you can be his caregiver, but you can’t be both. … It won’t work. 100 out of 100 times this won’t work.” Not surprisingly, […]
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7 Home Safety Tips for Seniors
Taking care of an aging individual in your home comes with plenty of responsibility and challenges. It’s not an easy task and requires a lot of effort, commitment, and mental resilience. Thankfully, following simple home safety tips for seniors can make things much easier. A home is a haven, a place to retreat to after […]
Why Disability Awareness Matters for Everyone
*This post includes a sponsored link. Here at Kapok, we spend most of our time talking about seniors and caregivers. Yet, there are other important topics to consider, including the idea of disabilities. At the most basic, disability is a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s ability to engage with life. There are […]
How to Deal with Manipulative Elderly Parents
Manipulative behavior can arise in seniors for many reasons and it is a critical area that caregivers need to address. Failing to do so can cause long-term stress. But, while the area is challenging, there are some approaches that can help.
Seniors and Self Driving Cars – The Benefits, Pitfalls, and Potential
Self driving cars are a powerful idea, one that is especially relevant to seniors. This post considers their implications and what we can expect.
10 Warning Signs It May Be Time to Retire from Driving
Driving holds immense practical and emotional significance for many of us – but how do caregivers recognize when it is time for a senior to retire from driving? Especially if they don’t want to?