Talking to seniors can seem overwhelming, especially when they’re your parents. These strategies can all make life easier.
Tools and Resources for Caregivers
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.
7 Podcasts For Caregivers That You Need To Hear Today
Caring for children, the elderly, the disabled, and those with illness is a major area of responsibility. Finding reliable caregiver advice can also be tricky, as those who aren’t caregivers often give well-meaning yet completely inappropriate suggestions. Thankfully, growth in the internet now means there are countless resources at your fingertips. This includes information you […]
The Best Apps for Caregivers
Have you looked at app stores lately? They’re getting insane. In 2020, the Google Play store hosted more than 2.5 million apps, while the iOS App Store had upwards of 1.8 million. With so many to choose from, finding decent apps has become a nightmare. Finding the best apps for caregivers is even harder. Which apps […]