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...
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....
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...
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...
