Highgate Blog

March 17, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

VIDEO: Transitioning from Home to an Assisted Living Community

The decision to move to an assisted living community is a big life transition for your aging parent. They may fear that they have to give up their independence and....

March 9, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

VIDEO: How to Approach the Subject of an Assisted Living Community

Bringing up the subject of an assisted living community with your aging parent isn’t easy. They may overreact and say “Oh my gosh! How can you do this to me?” Change....

March 9, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

VIDEO: Making New Friends in a Senior Living Community

Growing up there were plenty of opportunities to meet new people – from school, sports or being involved in different organizations. As your parent ages and transitions....

March 3, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

VIDEO: Moving to a Senior Living Community | Overcoming Resistance From Your Aging Parent

Most of the time when you talk with your aging dad about moving to a senior living community, you will be met with some resistance. He may be stubborn about leaving....

March 3, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

VIDEO: Moving to an Assisted Living Community │Signs That It’s Time

Knowing when it’s time to move your aging loved one to an assisted living community can be a difficult decision. They may never want to leave their own home, but you....

March 2, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

6 Tips for Talking to a Parent About Assisted Living

If you’re hesitant to have the conversation with a parent about assisted living, you’re not the only one. Moving a parent from the home they’ve lived in for years (or....

February 23, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

Making the Shift from Home to a Senior Living Community

Moving to a senior living community is a life changing event for many elderly adults, especially men. They’ve spent their whole life taking care of others, having a....

February 23, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

VIDEO: Talking With your Aging Parent About End of Life Care

Talking about end of life care is not a discussion anyone looks forward to having with their aging parent. It’s may be an uncomfortable conversation – but, it’s one....

February 16, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Care Resources

VIDEO: Checklist for Memory Care Communities │Dementia Care

It’s important to be prepared when touring different memory care communities. Each community offers their own unique services, and you want to find the one that best....