Are your parents in the type of assisted living complex that moves them progressively as abilities decline, Lexie? You know, start out in a villa, then move into the "big house?" Cuz, as I'm sure you and bro have considered, that gets increasingly expensive. Might be a good tool to use going forward in the discussion. You have made a good start with regard to, hopefully, reining in expenses for the long-term. Btw, $1,000 a month! Yikes! That's a lot. Peace.