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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.

For FamiliesGuidesFor Operators
6 min read

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.

September 3, 2026Read
LegislationFor Families
4 min read

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.

July 24, 2026Read
For FamiliesGuides
6 min read

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.

June 6, 2025Read
For FamiliesGuides
4 min read

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.

May 21, 2025Read
For FamiliesGuides
3 min read

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.

May 8, 2025Read
For Families
2 min read

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.

March 20, 2025Read
For FamiliesGuides
4 min read

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.

March 20, 2025Read
For Families
3 min read

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.

March 14, 2025Read
For FamiliesGuides
4 min read

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.

March 11, 2025Read
For Families
1 min read

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.

March 4, 2025Read