Highgate Blog

May 11, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, About Highgate Senior Living

Highgate Senior Living Residents Recall Favorite Stories from Serving in the US Military

More than 20 million Americans are veterans of foreign wars. Roughly half of those veterans are aged 65 and older, including more than 1.3 million World War II veterans....

May 5, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

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

Celebrating the Great Outdoors at Highgate Senior Living

With summer time right around the corner, warmer weather brings the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. National Backyard Games Week is a great time to get outside....

May 4, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Healthy Aging

Ways to Prevent Vision Loss as You Age

One of the realities of growing old is that your vision will likely change. In some cases, even the best diet and exercise regimen in the world won’t let you escape your....

April 27, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

4 Fears That Have Seniors Reconsidering Living at Home Alone

Chances are that if I were to tell you that one day you’d consider moving to an assisted living community, you’d likely think, “that’s doubtful”. While typically it....

April 27, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

5 Tips for Family Caregivers Managing Medications for a Parent with Dementia

Managing a parent’s medications can be a stressful task, whether or not your parent has dementia. But, couple managing multiple medications with paranoia, stubbornness,....

April 27, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

5 Signs It’s Time to Have “The Talk” About Assisted Living

There’s no doubt about it. Having the conversation with a parent about considering assisted living can be downright scary. But when the benefits of safety, security,....

April 20, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Senior Living Resources

5 Ways to Decrease Falls and Improve Mobility in Older Adults

One thing that most older adults have in common? Fear of falls. It’s a valid fear.

According to the National Council on Aging, every 11 seconds an older adult is treated....

April 20, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

Understanding Sundowners Syndrome

Most of us look forward to the end of the day. It's time for family dinners, bedtime stories, a glass of wine with your spouse, or a good book.

The end of the day for....

April 20, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

5 Ways to Make Mom’s New Assisted Living Apartment Feel Like Home

Whether she’s excited, apprehensive or is having a tough time, your mom’s move to assisted living is a big one both physically and emotionally. Here are five ways to....