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The Eldercare Benefit Blog
Practical guides for Total Rewards teams adding eldercare benefits, and for Sandwich Generation families navigating Assisted Living and Memory Care decisions.
Disaster Preparedness for Assisted Living & Memory Care: A Family Checklist
A disaster-ready checklist for families with a Loved One in Assisted Living or Memory Care: what to gather now, before the next evacuation alert arrives.
What Minnesota's Happy Hour Bill Gets Right About Senior Living
Minnesota's new Grandparents' Happy Hour law is a small policy fix with a bigger lesson: Senior Living conversations should center dignity and autonomy, not restriction.
The Framework That Could Have Saved Us From a Costly Senior Living Mistake
A firsthand framework for evaluating Assisted Living and Memory Care Communities, built from six strategic questions and one family's experience getting it wrong the first time.
We Had Our First Fall: Why I'm Glad Dad's Community Was Built With Intentional Design
A firsthand story of how thoughtful, intentional design, like an integrated handrail, helped prevent a serious fall, plus what to look for on your own Senior Living tours.
When Nursing Homes Aren't Your Only Option: Medicaid Waiver Programs Explained
Many families are never told about Medicaid waiver programs that help a Loved One receive care at home instead of a nursing home. Here's what to know and how to advocate.
Why We Started Petunia
The story of why Petunia was built: one founder's firsthand experience with Assisted Living placement led to a conflict-free, family-first alternative.
Having 'The Talk': A Guide to Discussing Assisted Living with Your Parents
A step-by-step guide for adult children starting the Assisted Living conversation with aging parents: timing, empathy, and keeping the family aligned.
The Hidden Emotional Toll: Self-Care for Sandwich Generation Caregivers
Caring for aging parents and young kids at the same time takes a real toll. These self-care strategies help Sandwich Generation caregivers stay sustainable.
Taking Control of Your Assisted Living Search
Not every Assisted Living search method works the same way. Learn how commission-driven referral services, senior placement advisors, and self-search compare.
Petunia Featured in Hypepotamus, Atlanta's Startup News Site
Petunia was profiled in Hypepotamus, Atlanta's go-to source for startup and technology news, interviews, and events.