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August 20, 2026    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

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## [The Right-Size Move: How Downsizing to Senior Living Can Simplify Life](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/right-size-downsizing-senior-living-move)

For many families, the hardest part of moving a parent to senior living sometimes isn't the decision to move them.

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August 3, 2026    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

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## [Understanding the Cost of Assisted Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/understanding-the-cost-of-assisted-living)

When you're researching assisted living, it can be frustrating when the cost comes up. You might see a national average in one place, then get a completely different....

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July 23, 2025    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

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## [Why Senior Housing is Getting Harder to Find](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/why-senior-housing-is-getting-harder-to-find)

Across the United States, families are discovering that finding quality senior housing is becoming more difficult. Whether you're looking into independent living,....

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October 20, 2023    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

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## [Assisted Living Affordability](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/assisted-living-affordability)

When faced with the prospect of assisted living, one question often looms large: "Can we afford it?" The financial considerations can be daunting, leaving you wondering....

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June 30, 2023    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

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## [5 Legal Considerations for Family Caregivers](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/5-legal-considerations-for-family-caregivers)

Family caregivers have the ability to support and protect aging loved ones — with the right tools. Caregiving for older adults can also have legal implications for both....

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June 20, 2023    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

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## [5 Financial Tips for Family Caregivers](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/5-financial-tips-for-family-caregivers)

Family caregivers often face financial challenges as they provide care and support for their loved ones. Caregiving can be expensive, and it can be difficult to balance....

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May 11, 2023    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

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## [A Caregiver’s Guide to Managing a Parent’s Finances](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/a-caregivers-guide-to-managing-a-parents-finances)

According to [a Merrill Lynch study](https://images.em.bankofamerica.com/HOST-03-19-0704/AgeWaveCaregivingWhitepaper.pdf), 92% of caregivers handle finances on behalf of their loved ones. For some caregivers, the signs of needing to manage a parent’s....

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October 18, 2019    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

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## [5 Benefits of Companion Suites in Memory Care](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/5-benefits-of-companion-suites-in-memory-care)

Companion suites are a unique living option in many memory care communities. An alternative to private suites, companion suites can help seniors not only save money but....

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June 21, 2019    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

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## [Is Home Care More Affordable Than Assisted Living?](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/is-home-care-more-affordable-than-assisted-living)

Although cost is far from the only factor that should be considered when deciding between home care and assisted living, it certainly is an important one.

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