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July 6, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Loss Resources

Driving and Dementia

It’s one of the most challenging questions for family caregivers to answer: When is it time to take away the car keys from a loved one with dementia?

June 29, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Memory Loss Resources

Caregiver Support Groups | Alzheimer's & Dementia

Being a caregiver isn’t for the faint of heart. Especially if you’re caring for someone with dementia. People with dementia often require a higher level of care needs.....

June 29, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Memory Care Resources

Weighing the Costs for Memory Care Communities

Caring for a loved one with dementia isn’t always easy. People with dementia often require higher levels of care and this can take a toll on you as their caregiver,....

June 15, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Senior Living Resources, Senior Nutrition

National Men's Health Week │ Preventing Health Issues

Men’s health isn’t an issue many people talk about. Men are usually the ones to “tough it out” or say, “I’m okay, I don’t need to go to the doctor.” They see themselves....

June 8, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Loss Resources

5 Ways to Avoid a Stressful Outing When Caring for Someone with Dementia

Living life to the fullest after a dementia diagnosis can be difficult. As the disease progresses, it can be unnerving to take your loved one out of the environment they....

June 8, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Loss Resources

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Alzheimer’s Disease

An estimated 5.7 million Americans of all ages are living with Alzheimer's dementia in 2018, yet there’s still a lot that’s misunderstood about the disease. Some people....

June 1, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Financial Resources, Assisted Living Resources

5 Myths About Veterans Benefits

More than one-third of Americans over the age of 65 are either wartime veterans or the spouse of a wartime vet, who may qualify for a pension program through the....

June 1, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

4 Tips for Married Couples When Searching for Assisted Living

People age at different rates and some much more dramatically than others. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the percentage of those aged 60 and over who reported....

June 1, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Senior Living Resources, Memory Loss Resources

5 Benefits of Owning a Pet as a Senior

If you’ve ever owned a pet, you already know how much fun and affection they can bring. But did you know that pets can offer seniors some pretty powerful physical and....