Highgate Blog

January 31, 2020    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Healthy Aging

8 Shower Safety Tips for Aging Parents

Do you know what the most dangerous room in the house is? A lot of people think it’s the kitchen, and that’s a good guess given knives and the stove. It’s actually the....

January 24, 2020    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

6 Pro Tips for Researching Assisted Living

When it comes to choosing an assisted living community, many people wait to move out of their home until it’s too late. Maybe your mom falls or your dad becomes very ill....

January 17, 2020    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

What NOT to Do When Researching Assisted Living Communities

Choosing an assisted living community can be hard. After all, you want to make sure you find the best place for your loved one — but it also needs to be clean, well-run,....

January 14, 2020    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, About Highgate Senior Living, Memory Care Resources

Highgate at Wenatchee Launches New Supportive Program for Residents

Something was off. The Resident Care Coordinator at Highgate at Wenatchee, Brooke Capps, was noticing that assisted living residents who were also in the middle stages....

December 27, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

6 Ways Your Parent’s Life Would Be Better in Assisted Living

So you’ve heard a little bit about assisted living. Maybe your friend’s dad lives happily in an assisted living community or your sister’s co-worker’s mom just decided....

December 23, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

Do Little White Lies Affect the Caregiving Relationship with a Parent?

When your mom is convinced your husband is hers or your dad believes your son’s 25th birthday party is really for him, it can feel cruel to remind them that no, your....

December 13, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

7 Tips When Caring for a Loved One with Memory Loss Over the Holidays

The holidays are supposed to be merry and bright, full of joyful celebrations with family and friends. But if you’re caring for a loved one with memory loss, you know....

December 6, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

Have the Holidays Paused the Assisted Living Talk with a Parent?

The holiday season is in full swing, and everywhere you look, there’s a reminder to make the days merry and bright. But the thought of talking with a parent about moving....

November 22, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

When Should You Consider Memory Care for a Parent?

If your mom were to fall and break a hip, chances are your family would start making a plan for transitioning her from the hospital to a care setting. You know what....