Dec 13, 2021 | Caregivers
Is caregiver burnout a likely possibility if you’re supporting elderly parents? 100% Yes. (From experience, we’d go so far as to say it’s probable.) The big question, then: Is it possible to lighten your load while still remaining a supportive caregiver? Also 100%...Nov 12, 2021 | Caregivers
What should you know about elderly scams if you’re supporting an aging parent? Good question. We hear scam-related stories frequently from our Benton House family, often from children of seniors as we’re helping settle their older parents in one of our assisted living...Oct 25, 2021 | Caregivers
If you’re a caregiver managing memory loss with a senior who is living either with you, or in their own home, our best guess is that you sometimes experience overwhelm. In fact, it’s rare for us to talk to a caregiver of an elderly parent who isn’t overwhelmed....Oct 25, 2021 | Caregivers
Wait…has Mom been taking her new medicine this week? As caregivers, we know this question all too well. Using a medication chart template may seem tedious, but the overlapping realities of old age, numerous ailments, and multiple medications means seniors are...Oct 22, 2021 | Caregivers
Help manage mom’s finances… Make sure she (consistently) takes her medicine… Run to the grocery store to stock up on nutritious food she’ll actually eat… Sound familiar? If you’re taking care of elderly parents at home, there’s likely nothing you...