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title: Aging Wisely | Highgate Senior Living Blog  (38)
description: Read our Aging Wisely blog for the latest information on Assisted Living, Memory Care, Financial Issues for Seniors, Holistic Health, and more.  (38)
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    - [We Know Memory Care](https://www.highgateseniorliving.com/why-highgate/we-know-memory-care/)
    - [Full Care For All](https://www.highgateseniorliving.com/why-highgate/full-care-for-all/)
    - [Nutritious, Delicious Food](https://www.highgateseniorliving.com/why-highgate/nutritious-delicious-food/)
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    - [Wenatchee, WA](https://www.highgateseniorliving.com/communities/wenatchee/)

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    - [Yakima, WA](https://www.highgateseniorliving.com/communities/yakima/)

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May 4, 2018    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

[Healthy Aging](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/topic/healthy-aging)

## [Ways to Prevent Vision Loss as You Age](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/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....

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April 27, 2018    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

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## [4 Fears That Have Seniors Reconsidering Living at Home Alone](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/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....

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April 27, 2018    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

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## [5 Tips for Family Caregivers Managing Medications for a Parent with Dementia](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/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,....

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April 27, 2018    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

[Assisted Living Resources](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/topic/assisted-living-resources), [Caregiver & Family Resources](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/topic/caregiver-family-resources)

## [5 Signs It’s Time to Have “The Talk” About Assisted Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/5-signs-its-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,....

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April 20, 2018    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

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## [5 Ways to Decrease Falls and Improve Mobility in Older Adults](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/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](https://www.ncoa.org/resources/falls-prevention-fact-sheet/), every 11 seconds an older adult is treated....

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April 20, 2018    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

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## [Understanding Sundowners Syndrome](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/understanding-sundowners-syndrome-dementia-after-sunset-)

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....

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April 20, 2018    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

[Assisted Living Resources](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/topic/assisted-living-resources), [Caregiver & Family Resources](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/topic/caregiver-family-resources)

## [5 Ways to Make Mom’s New Assisted Living Apartment Feel Like Home](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/5-ways-to-make-moms-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....

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April 20, 2018    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

[Senior Living Resources](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/topic/senior-living-resources)

## [5 Ways to Decrease Chronic Pain Besides Medication](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/5-ways-to-decrease-chronic-pain-besides-medication-)

Pain is our body's way of saying, "Something's wrong." A surface is hot, that knife just hit your finger, or you overdid it raking leaves yesterday. Once the body heals,....

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April 13, 2018    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

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## [Signs It’s Time to Consider Memory Care for Your Loved One with Dementia](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/signs-its-time-to-consider-memory-care-for-your-loved-one-with-dementia)

In-home care services and assisted living facilities help elderly adults who have trouble performing the activities of daily living. However, elderly adults with a....

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