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Our articles come from real experiences with families just like yours. Each piece is written to address the questions that keep you awake at night, the conversations you're struggling to have, and the decisions that feel impossible to make alone.

Selling Mom's House to Pay for Assisted Living: What DFW Families Need to Know

Selling Mom's House to Pay for Assisted Living: What DFW Families Need to Know

Selling Mom's House to Pay for Assisted Living: What DFW Families Need to KnowLogan Hassinger
Published on: 12/12/2025

A comprehensive guide for DFW families on selling a parent's home to fund assisted living or memory care. Learn about costs, timelines, legal requirements, and all your selling options.

Senior LivingReal Estate
How to Find Help Placing Your Parent in Senior Living (Without Getting Taken Advantage Of)

How to Find Help Placing Your Parent in Senior Living (Without Getting Taken Advantage Of)

How to Find Help Placing Your Parent in Senior Living (Without Getting Taken Advantage Of)Logan Hassinger
Published on: 11/12/2025

Learn how senior placement services really work, what Texas law now requires, and how to identify a trustworthy advisor who puts your family first. A comprehensive guide for DFW families.

Senior Living
I Inherited a House in Dallas-Fort Worth and Want to Sell It: A Complete Guide for Overwhelmed Families

I Inherited a House in Dallas-Fort Worth and Want to Sell It: A Complete Guide for Overwhelmed Families

I Inherited a House in Dallas-Fort Worth and Want to Sell It: A Complete Guide for Overwhelmed FamiliesLogan Hassinger
Published on: 10/12/2025

Inherited a house in DFW and don't know where to start? This guide walks overwhelmed families through Texas probate, selling options, and what to do with all the stuff.

Senior LivingReal Estate
I Don't Want to Be a Burden"—Then They Need You for Everything: What's Really Happening

I Don't Want to Be a Burden"—Then They Need You for Everything: What's Really Happening

I Don't Want to Be a Burden"—Then They Need You for Everything: What's Really HappeningLogan Hassinger
Published on: 08/12/2025

Why your aging parent says they don't want to be a burden but needs you constantly. Understanding the paradox can help you survive caregiving without losing yourself.

Senior Living
Taking Care of My Mom Is Killing Me: What to Do When You've Hit the Breaking Point

Taking Care of My Mom Is Killing Me: What to Do When You've Hit the Breaking Point

Taking Care of My Mom Is Killing Me: What to Do When You've Hit the Breaking PointLogan Hassinger
Published on: 04/12/2025

Exhausted from caring for your aging parent? You're not failing—you're overwhelmed. Discover what to do when caregiving pushes you past the breaking point.

Senior Living
The Crushing Loneliness of Losing Your Mom While Everyone Says "Be Grateful She's Still Here": Aging Parents and Dementia

The Crushing Loneliness of Losing Your Mom While Everyone Says "Be Grateful She's Still Here": Aging Parents and Dementia

The Crushing Loneliness of Losing Your Mom While Everyone Says "Be Grateful She's Still Here": Aging Parents and DementiaLogan Hassinger
Published on: 01/12/2025

Grieving a parent who's still alive? Learn why "ambiguous loss" from dementia is so painful, how to cope when others don't understand, and find validation for your anticipatory grief journey.

Senior Living

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