Highgate Blog

September 27, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

Should You Live with an Aging Parent?

Often, a parent needing more assistance as they age is a gradual change. It might start with picking up groceries for your mom on your way home from work or taking your....

September 25, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Healthy Aging

3 Ways to Help an Aging Parent Live Their Best Life in Old Age

Be happy and healthy at an old age - that’s the goal. But, when a health crisis risks this, it’s not abnormal for an adult child to come running to the rescue - or so....

September 20, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

6 Assisted Living Warning Signs to Look for When Touring a Community

Moving a parent to an assisted living community is a big decision. One that families try their best to find an option that will provide the best care and support at an....

September 18, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: About Highgate Senior Living

5 Unique Benefits of Living at a Highgate Senior Living Community

If you’re searching for the best senior living community for your loved one, you might have noticed that with so many options for today’s aging population, it can be....

August 30, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Care Resources

Does Your Loved One Need Memory Care?

If you’re caring for someone with dementia, there will come a time when caring for them at home might not be best for you or your loved one. Making the decision to....

August 23, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

5 Common Challenges You Should Be Prepared for When Holding a Family Meeting

Chances are that if you’re reading this article, you’ve experienced some sort of conflict with your siblings in the past, and you’re looking to avoid it in the future....

August 16, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

When Aging Parents Worry About Being a 'Burden'

No matter your age, it’s not easy asking for help with things you were once capable of handling and managing yourself. If you’ve ever broken a bone, or spent time in the....

August 9, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, About Highgate Senior Living

Not All Assisted Living Communities Are The Same

Assisted living options vary widely: Some communities are in small homes with just a few residents. Others are in high-rise apartment-style buildings with hundreds of....

August 2, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

Independent Living vs. Assisted Living: What's the Difference?

While similar, independent living and assisted living are not the same thing. Options from state to state and provider to provider can vary greatly. Here’s an overview....