Senior care guide
Find your next step, one topic at a time.
For adult children, spouses, and caregivers. Pick the topic closest to what your family is facing, then read or watch what Ben has already published on it.
01
When it is time for more help
Changes worth noticing, and how to talk about them before a crisis decides for you.
- What changes should make me pay closer attention?
- What should I notice when touring a senior living community?
- Four Phrases That Can Signal Caregiver BurnoutVideo
- When “Mostly Fine” Becomes a PatternVideo
02
Assisted living
What assisted living provides, what it does not, and how to compare communities.
- How is memory care different from assisted living?
- What does assisted living usually help with?
- What should I notice when touring a senior living community?
- What should we ask about the cost of a community?
- The Question to Ask Before Touring Senior LivingVideo
- Why Touring Early Gives Families Time to ThinkVideo
03
Memory care and dementia
Memory changes, dementia, Alzheimer's, and when a secure setting may help.
04
Caregiving and home safety
Supporting someone at home, preventing falls, and caring for the caregiver.
05
Hospital and rehabilitation transitions
Discharge planning, rehab stays, and the questions to ask before leaving.
06
Senior-care costs and planning
How families think about paying for care and planning ahead.