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After the Holidays: When Concerns About an Aging Loved One Become Hard to Ignore

After the Holidays: When Concerns About an Aging Loved One Become Hard to Ignore

The holidays have a way of bringing families together — and with that closeness often comes moments that quietly stay…

The Holidays Can Tell a Story: What Families Notice When Aging Loved Ones Need More Help

The Holidays Can Tell a Story: What Families Notice When Aging Loved Ones Need More Help

Maybe Mom is moving slower.Maybe Dad seems confused in ways he didn’t last year.Maybe the house feels overwhelming for them…

Gathering Around Gratitude: Thanksgiving Tips for Families Visiting Loved Ones in Senior Living

Gathering Around Gratitude: Thanksgiving Tips for Families Visiting Loved Ones in Senior Living

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of the year — a season that reminds us to slow down, count…

Honoring Our Heroes: Helping Veterans Find the Care and Community They Deserve

Honoring Our Heroes: Helping Veterans Find the Care and Community They Deserve

Every November, as Veterans Day approaches, I find myself reflecting on the incredible men and women who have served our…

Understanding the Different Senior Living Options

Understanding the Different Senior Living Options

Families often come to me feeling completely overwhelmed by the terms they’ve heard — independent living, assisted living, memory care,…

The Day Everything Changed: When You Realize It’s Time for Help

The Day Everything Changed: When You Realize It’s Time for Help

There’s a moment that happens in so many families — a quiet realization that the person who has always been…

Why Choosing Local Guidance Matters in Senior Living Decisions

Why Choosing Local Guidance Matters in Senior Living Decisions

When families start searching online for senior living options, it can feel like they’re drinking from a firehose. Big national…

How to Talk With Your Parent About Senior Living

How to Talk With Your Parent About Senior Living

Starting “the talk” about senior living can feel like one of the hardest conversations a family will ever have. Many…

The Emotional Side of Transitioning to Senior Living

The Emotional Side of Transitioning to Senior Living

No matter how practical the decision may be, moving into a senior living community is also deeply emotional. Families often…

Coping with Caregiver Stress: Why You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

Coping with Caregiver Stress: Why You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

If you’re a caregiver right now, reading this while running on fumes, I want to start by saying: you’re not…