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October 9, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, About Highgate Senior Living

Senior Living 101: Which Type of Housing Is Best?

When your mom’s doctor suggests you start considering senior living options, it’s easy to get confused. Senior living is a broad term that includes everything from....

October 9, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Financial Resources, Assisted Living Resources

Are Assisted Living Costs Affordable?

If your aging loved one is no longer able to live at home without help, you might be considering long-term care options and wondering if assisted living costs are....

October 9, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Senior Living Resources, Memory Loss Resources

Deciding the Best Pet Option for Older Adults

Pets can be a great boon for seniors’ health and wellness. Companionship, exercise and a sense of purpose are just some of the benefits. Pets can also reduce blood....

October 5, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Memory Care Resources

5 Ways Assisted Living Facilities Can Help Decreases Depression in Older Adults

As we age, we can become more susceptible to depression. Through the years, we lose friends and family or even experience the loss of a spouse and chronic health....

September 22, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Memory Care Resources

Senior Assisted Living Care Options

When mom and dad start struggling to care for themselves, you’ll be faced with an onslaught of decisions, beyond senior assisted living options. It can be difficult to....

September 22, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Loss Resources

Is It Dementia? 10 Warning Signs Family Members Should Watch For

First, your father misplaces his keys. Then, your mother has trouble finding the right word when you’re eating dinner together. The following week, they call you (again)....

September 22, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

How to Find the Best Senior Living Facilities in My Area

Maybe your loved one is experiencing a decline in health. Sometimes, they just want to avail themselves of the luxuries of senior living like cleaning, laundry and....

September 14, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Financial Resources, Assisted Living Resources

Comparing Assisted Living Costs to Home Care Costs

While cost is far from the only factor in the decision to move your loved one to a senior living community, it’s certainly an important one. So many caregivers are....

September 14, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

7 Ways to Get a Parent to Say “No” to an Assisted Living Facility

You think it’s time for dad to move into an assisted living facility. His health and mobility are declining, and you think a senior living community is better suited to....