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Yes, they can — and four other things you didn’t know about couples and assisted living

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January 15, 2026    Highgate Senior Living

Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources, Healthy Aging

Talking to Your Parent About Assisted Living

It can be difficult to talk to your parent about assisted living.

It touches independence, and identity, which is why many families hesitate to begin the conversation at....

November 21, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources, Senior Nutrition

Emergency-Ready Meals

When a storm hits, power goes out, or illness interrupts daily life, one of the first routines to fall apart is meal prep. For older adults living at home—especially....

November 18, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources, Healthy Aging

The Forgotten Frontline

When we talk about emergency preparedness for older adults living at home, most plans center around a primary caregiver—a spouse, adult child, or hired professional. But....

November 17, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources, Healthy Aging

The Refrigerator Test

When you visit an older loved one during the holidays, it’s often the hugs, laughter, and family traditions that stick with you. But sometimes, it’s what you notice on....

November 11, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources, Healthy Aging

The “Crisis Creep”

It rarely starts with a 911 call. Often, senior emergencies begin with quieter warning signs:

November 6, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Assisted Living Resources, Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

After the Emergency: Rebuilding Routines for Stability

Emergencies come in all forms: a fall, a winter storm, a brief hospital stay. But once the immediate threat passes, a quiet challenge begins—the return to daily life.

November 4, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Assisted Living Resources, Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

The Top 7 Senior Emergencies No One Talks About (But Should)

When families evaluate senior‑living options, they often focus on visible risks: falls, memory decline, or mobility. But many critical emergencies hide beneath the....

September 29, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Memory Care Resources, Healthy Aging, Memory Loss Resources

Sleep & Cognitive Resilience in Aging

We often hear about the importance of exercise and diet when it comes to cognitive health. But one of the most powerful—and overlooked—tools for protecting the aging....

September 23, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Memory Care Resources, Healthy Aging, Memory Loss Resources

Sensory Wellness & the Aging Brain

As we age, the five senses—sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch—naturally decline. But what if these changes aren’t just annoying side effects of aging? What if....