Highgate Blog

August 16, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Senior Living Resources

Alternatives to Medication for Treatment of Dementia Symptoms in Memory Care Facilities

Although most associate dementia with memory loss, other symptoms you might not be aware of include personality changes, anxiety, depression, paranoia, agitation and....

August 16, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, About Highgate Senior Living

Keeping It Fresh

You can smell it when you walk into a Highgate kitchen. You can see it, too. All the sights, sounds, and smells of a working, restaurant kitchen. Food made from scratch....

August 1, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, About Highgate Senior Living

Everyday Adventures in Highgate Assisted Living Facilities

Ziplining, hot air balloon rides, and a trip to Yellowstone National Park. Likely not your first thoughts when you think of activities in an assisted living facility.....

August 1, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Memory Care Resources

Assisted Living Facilities with Memory Care Keep Mom & Dad Together

When a loved one receives a diagnosis of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s or some other form of cognitive impairment, it’s life-changing. Particularly for a couple who....

July 14, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: About Highgate Senior Living, Memory Care Resources

Highgate at Billings Memory Care Facility Improves Quality of Life for Memory Care Residents

Finding assisted living for a parent or loved one is an emotional experience in its self. It may have been an option you’ve avoided for fear that you won’t find a....

July 14, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Care Resources

What is Memory Care? Part IV: Paying for Memory Care

What is memory care going to cost? If you're considering researching memory care options, cost and affordability are likely some of your primary questions.

June 26, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

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

Dehydration, Depression and Diabetes

Proper nutrition can be difficult to accomplish as we age. Our taste buds, as well as our sense of smell change. Medications can cause upset stomach and appetite loss.....

June 26, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

3 Considerations Before Ruling Out Assisted Living Facilities as a Family Caregiver

Looking at assisted living facilities is a big decision. As you weigh it against family caregiving, here are three ways your loved one would benefit that you may not....

June 12, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Financial Resources

Assisted Living Costs: Questions to Ask When Visiting Assisted Living Facilities

Assisted living costs are confusing. When a parent can no longer live at home, your goal is to find the best possible option – a place where they’ll be happy and engaged....