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March 29, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

How to Avoid Power Struggles Over Inheritance or Assignment of Legal Powers

You might scoff at the idea of fighting over family inheritances once your parents are gone. Things may change as they begin to downsize and they start giving away....

March 22, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

Slideshow: The 11-Step Problem-Solving Process for Families

Family caregivers are often asked to step into roles they have no training for, and the tasks at hand are made more complex by complicated emotions and family dynamics.

March 15, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

5 Professionals Who Can Help When Your Family Hits Trouble Spots

Family caregivers are often asked to step into roles they have no training for, and the tasks at hand are made more complex by complicated emotions and family dynamics.....

March 15, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

Common Causes of Family Tensions and Disagreements

Caring for aging parents is complicated. When your siblings are involved, caregiving can become even more complex.

March 8, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

The Family Meeting: 5 Potential Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Meetings can be excruciating. From people showing up late to the host forgetting to create an agenda, meetings can often feel like a waste of time. Family meetings are....

March 8, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

5 Ways to Work Better Together with Siblings

When caring for an aging parent, your siblings can be a source of support — and a source of stress.

March 1, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

Slideshow: A Step-by-Step Guide to Having a Successful Family Meeting

Discussions around aging and long-term care can be emotional. When you add childhood roles and rivalries, resistant parents, disagreements over practical issues, and the....

March 1, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

Why Hold a Family Meeting & How to Do It Peacefully

Caring for an aging loved one is a group effort — or at least it should be.

February 22, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

3 Reasons to Stop Feeling Guilty About Your Parents Moving to Assisted Living

A common question older adults ask is, “Why would I move out of my house?” They equate living in their home with freedom, independence, and happiness because that is how....