Incontinence is certainly an may be an embarrassing problem, but it’s also a common one. Many people suffer from urinary incontinence (and even bowel incontinence), with the issue often getting worse with age. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to make things easier for people with incontinence, while helping to keep them dignified. Finding the […]
The Health Challenges of Aging
My Elderly Mother is So Negative – Caring for a Loved One with Depression
“My elderly mother is so negative”. Have you ever thought that? Perhaps it seems like she’s always complaining. That she’s quick to see the negative side of things and never the positive. Sometimes being negative is just a habit or perhaps a way to get attention. In many cases though, that negativity is a sign […]
The Time For Learning About Dementia is Now!
Dementia can be a terrifying disease, both for the person suffering it and their family members. Learning about dementia might seem like a scary idea, as you’re finding out about the worst case scenarios, including the way that your loved one might be confused, overwhelmed, or even aggressive. This fear is why many of us […]
Depend Versus Tena: My Thoughts After Wearing Each for a Day
Millions of women use undergarments for urinary incontinence. I set out to compare Depend versus Tena, two of the more popular incontinence brands, to see the strengths and weaknesses of each. To be clear, I do struggle with mild incontinence, but tested these products to the fullest extent. For this experiment, I went to my […]
The Father Review – Is The Movie Useful for Caregivers?
Have you heard about The Father? There have been some amazing The Father reviews, focusing on the film’s portrayal of dementia and family relationships. It follows the character of Anthony (played by Anthony Hopkins) and his daughter Anne (played by Olivia Colman). Anthony Hopkins won an Academy Award for his role, while Olivia Colman was […]
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 […]