Wondering how assisted living works? if you’re a caregiver for an elderly parent who is still living at home, you’ll likely eventually find yourself curious about what kind of outside support is available. If you’re starting to feel overwhelmed with caregiving...
How do you know when it’s time to consider assisted living for your aging parent? Whether you live a state away or just across town, it’s never easy to witness your parents age. It can be challenging to know when it’s time to intervene or have a conversation, but...
Winter holidays with elderly parents can be difficult or confusing at times to navigate for families. While we want our loved ones to be part of our holiday celebrations, as our parents age we may need to allow traditions to evolve so we can meet them where they are....
While caring for aging parents is often a tender and rewarding phase of life, successful caregiving while also attending to your own life can also be challenging to balance. We designed this checklist for caring for elderly parents to give you a tangible overview of...
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%...
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...
