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Practical Advice, Emotional Support, and Resources for Residential Care Decisions.

Choosing the right senior living or residential care home is one of the most important—and emotional—decisions a family will ever face. Many people feel torn between keeping their loved one at home and knowing they may need extra support. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed, worried, or unsure—and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

This group is a safe, welcoming space for families who want to learn, share, and explore options for quality senior care. Whether you’re just starting to ask questions or actively searching for a care home, you’ll find community, practical guidance, and emotional support here.

My name is Garren, and along with my partner, I run a small, personalized residential care home here in Raleigh, NC. Over the years, we’ve helped many families through this transition, and we know the concerns and fears that come up along the way. That’s why we created this monthly meetup—to give you answers, guidance, and a place to feel heard.

### 💡 What We’ll Explore Together

Each session will cover topics families often struggle with, including:

  • Recognizing when it’s time for supportive living
    How to notice when extra help is needed and what signs to look for.
  • Finding a care home that fits your loved one
    Staff, safety, activities, meals, and maintaining independence.
  • Questions to ask during tours
    Practical checklists so you can make confident, informed decisions.
  • Understanding costs and payment options
    Fees, insurance, VA benefits, and planning for long-term care.
  • Making the transition smoother
    Tips for helping your loved one adjust emotionally, downsize, and feel at home.
  • Family emotions and challenges
    Overcoming guilt, managing sibling disagreements, and keeping your loved one’s dignity at the center.

### 💬 Why Families Join Us

Many families worry:

  • “Am I making the right choice?”
  • “Will my loved one feel lonely or lost?”
  • “Can I trust the care they’ll receive?”
  • “How do we manage the cost without draining savings?”

At our sessions, you’ll find honest answers, practical resources, and a supportive community. Sharing experiences with other families can bring relief, clarity, and confidence.

### 🫶 What You’ll Leave With

  • Greater clarity on your options
  • Tools and resources you can use immediately
  • Support from others facing similar challenges
  • Confidence that you are not alone

Light refreshments provided.
💬 Bring your questions, concerns, and experiences—every voice matters.

We look forward to welcoming you to our next session and helping you feel supported as you make this important decision.

You’re Holding Everything Together — This Group Is Here for You 💛

You’re Holding Everything Together — This Group Is Here for You 💛

Panera Bread North Hills, 4421 Six Forks Rd, Suite 119, Raleigh, NC, US

If you’re reading this, chances are something changed fast.

Maybe there was a fall.
A hospital stay.
An unexpected outburst.

And now you’re realizing what you’ve quietly feared for a while: your parent can’t safely live the way they used to — and you don’t have the time, energy, or bandwidth to do this alone anymore.

You’re part of the sandwich generation.

You’re managing your own kids, your job, and a parent whose needs are growing fast.

You’re tired. You’re stressed. And you’re doing the best you can.

This meetup exists for you.

🌿 What This Group Is (and Isn’t)
This is not a sales pitch.
This is not a place where anyone pressures you.
This is a safe, honest space for adult children who:

  • Are in crisis or near crisis
  • Are making decisions under pressure
  • Want care (and people) they can trust
  • Refuse to “just put their parent in a home” and walk away

My name is Garren, and along with my partner, we run a small, personalized residential care home in Raleigh. We work closely with families who are right where you are now — overwhelmed, worried, and trying to choose a path that protects your parent and gives you peace of mind.

💬 What We’ll Talk About
Each meetup focuses on real problems families are facing right now, including:

  • What a fall or rehab stay really changes long-term
  • How to know when home is no longer safe
  • What good care actually looks like day to day
  • How to make decisions without guilt or regret
  • What questions to ask before choosing a care home
  • How to help your parent adjust emotionally

You’ll hear honest answers, practical guidance, and stories from others who are walking the same path.

🫶 What You’ll Leave With

  • Clarity when everything feels foggy
  • Relief knowing you’re not alone
  • Tools you can use immediately
  • Confidence that you’re making a loving, responsible decision

☕ Light refreshments provided
💬 Come as you are — exhausted is welcome

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