Highgate Blog

April 7, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

6 Signs Caregiving for Someone with Dementia is Taking a Toll on You

Caregivers suffer from caregiver burnout more than you might think. Especially those caring for someone with a dementia-related diagnosis. Family caregivers who care for....

March 30, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Care Resources

Infographic: Dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's

Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Mild Cognitive impairment are terms you may have heard when it comes to memory loss and aging. While these conditions are somewhat....

March 30, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

5 Tips for Staying Healthy When Caregiving for Someone with Dementia

Caring for a loved one with dementia is both rewarding and difficult. The extra responsibilities, added on to a life that was already full of them, can create....

March 23, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

VIDEO: How to Help your Parent Make a Smooth Move to an Assisted Living Community

Moving your elderly parent into an assisted living community can be a challenging time. They may fear the unknown of what to expect even though it will provide them....

March 23, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Care Resources

Infographic: Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Mild Cognitive Impairment — What’s the Difference?

Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and mild cognitive impairment. When it comes to memory loss and aging, you’ve likely heard these terms used interchangeably. While....

March 23, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

Four Legal Documents to Prepare for Your Loved One with Long-Term Memory Loss

When a loved one has dementia, it’s important to take steps early to protect their financial affairs and medical treatment wishes before they are unable to make those....

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....