Highgate Blog

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?

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November 15, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Loss Resources

What to Say When a Loved One with Memory Loss Doesn’t Recognize You

You never forget the first time a parent doesn’t recognize you. The loss is heartbreaking. And it doesn’t get easier each time she can’t remember your name or is....

November 8, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

4 Reasons to Make the Assisted Living Move Sooner Than You Think

While some might see assisted living as “the beginning of the end,” that couldn’t be further from the truth. Many people move to assisted living so they can actually....

November 1, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

How NOT to Act When Visiting Your Aging Parents Over the Holidays

Going home for the holidays used to be a chance to share family traditions with your children and reconnect with family and friends around the dinner table. But as your....

October 25, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

6 Tips for Taking Care of a Parent from Far Away

Your dad fell and broke his hip. He spent a few weeks in rehab and is now finally heading home. But you live an hour away and aren’t sure how he'll do back on his own....

October 18, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Financial Resources, Memory Care Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

5 Benefits of Companion Suites in Memory Care

Companion suites are a unique living option in many memory care communities. An alternative to private suites, companion suites can help seniors not only save money but....

October 11, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: About Highgate Senior Living, Memory Care Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

Sofia’s Story: Finding the Right Memory Care for Her Son-in-Law

Taking care of people is a trait that runs in Sofia’s family. After watching her mother operate a senior care home for many years, Sofia found her calling in pastoral....

October 4, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: About Highgate Senior Living, Memory Care Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

Eric’s Story

Anyone with a loved one with Alzheimer’s can tell you that the disease (or any other form of dementia) is an emotional journey — one that can last several years and one....