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March 30, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

5 Tips for Staying Healthy When Caregiving for Someone with Dementia

Caring for a loved one with dementia is both rewarding and difficult. The extra responsibilities, added on to a life that was already full of them, can create....

March 23, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

VIDEO: How to Help your Parent Make a Smooth Move to an Assisted Living Community

Moving your elderly parent into an assisted living community can be a challenging time. They may fear the unknown of what to expect even though it will provide them....

March 23, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Care Resources

Infographic: Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Mild Cognitive Impairment — What’s the Difference?

Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and mild cognitive impairment. When it comes to memory loss and aging, you’ve likely heard these terms used interchangeably. While....

March 23, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

Four Legal Documents to Prepare for Your Loved One with Long-Term Memory Loss

When a loved one has dementia, it’s important to take steps early to protect their financial affairs and medical treatment wishes before they are unable to make those....

March 17, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

VIDEO: Transitioning from Home to an Assisted Living Community

The decision to move to an assisted living community is a big life transition for your aging parent. They may fear that they have to give up their independence and....

March 9, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

VIDEO: How to Approach the Subject of an Assisted Living Community

Bringing up the subject of an assisted living community with your aging parent isn’t easy. They may overreact and say “Oh my gosh! How can you do this to me?” Change....

March 9, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

VIDEO: Making New Friends in a Senior Living Community

Growing up there were plenty of opportunities to meet new people – from school, sports or being involved in different organizations. As your parent ages and transitions....

March 3, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

VIDEO: Moving to a Senior Living Community | Overcoming Resistance From Your Aging Parent

Most of the time when you talk with your aging dad about moving to a senior living community, you will be met with some resistance. He may be stubborn about leaving....

March 3, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

VIDEO: Moving to an Assisted Living Community │Signs That It’s Time

Knowing when it’s time to move your aging loved one to an assisted living community can be a difficult decision. They may never want to leave their own home, but you....