Caregiving isn’t just a difficult role. It can also be complex, confusing, and isolating. That’s why you need a collection of tools and resources at your fingertips. A particularly interesting resource is a site called AgingCare. The homepage of the site focuses on helping you find in-home care, assisted living, and caregiver support. They use […]
Tools and Resources for Caregivers
The Best Podcasts for Caregivers in 2024
Caregiving is often an isolating experience, where you may feel alone and unsure of yourself. Finding reliable caregiver advice can also be tricky, as those who aren’t caregivers often give well-meaning yet completely inappropriate suggestions. Podcasts for caregivers are a powerful way to make things better. For one, they’re a source of authentic information about the caregiving […]
How To Have Difficult Conversations With Aging Parents
Talking to seniors can seem overwhelming, especially when they’re your parents. These strategies can all make life easier.
The Best Books on Caring for Aging Parents To Empower You
Regardless of what you’re going through in life or where you are, having people on your side helps more than almost anything else. This includes people who can encourage you and have your back and ideally at least one or two who have traveled the same road already and know how to do it well. […]
Powerful Tips, Tools, and Resources for Caregivers
Kapok is a caregiving site. As such, we spend a lot of time talking about how to support seniors, including specific challenges that seniors face and ways to help them stay safe and as independent as they can be. But, caregiving is always a balancing act between two things – the care recipient and you, […]
The Best Free Medication Management Apps and How They Compare
The advent of smartphones and mobile technology has provided caregivers with some incredible new tools to make their jobs easier. Here are 5 powerful free apps that can help seniors to manage medications.