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title: Aging Wisely | Highgate Senior Living Blog  (49)
description: Read our Aging Wisely blog for the latest information on Assisted Living, Memory Care, Financial Issues for Seniors, Holistic Health, and more.  (49)
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    - [Purposeful Living](https://www.highgateseniorliving.com/why-highgate/purposeful-living/)
    - [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/)
- [Communities](https://www.highgateseniorliving.com/communities-page/)

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          - [Activity Plan](https://www.highgateseniorliving.com/?post_type=communities&p=10881)
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    - [Great Falls, MT](https://www.highgateseniorliving.com/communities/great-falls/)

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    - [Prescott, AZ](https://www.highgateseniorliving.com/communities/prescott/)

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    - [Temecula, AZ](https://www.highgateseniorliving.com/communities/temecula/)

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    - [Vancouver, WA](https://www.highgateseniorliving.com/communities/vancouver/)

          - [Vancouver, WA](https://www.highgateseniorliving.com/communities/vancouver/)
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          - [Map & Directions](https://www.highgateseniorliving.com/communities/vancouver/vancouver-map-and-directions/)
    - [Wenatchee, WA](https://www.highgateseniorliving.com/communities/wenatchee/)

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

          - [Yakima, WA](https://www.highgateseniorliving.com/communities/yakima/)
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    - [Couples Care](https://www.highgateseniorliving.com/living-options/couples-care/)
    - [Respite Stays](https://www.highgateseniorliving.com/living-options/respite-stays/)
- [Resources](https://www.highgateseniorliving.com/resources/)

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 Yes, they can — and four other things you didn’t know about couples and assisted living

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August 16, 2017    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

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

## [Alternatives to Medication for Treatment of Dementia Symptoms in Memory Care Facilities](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/alternative-treatments-in-memory-care)

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

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August 16, 2017    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

[Assisted Living Resources](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/topic/assisted-living-resources), [About Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/topic/about-highgate-senior-living)

## [Keeping It Fresh](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/dining-at-highgate)

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....

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August 1, 2017    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

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## [Everyday Adventures in Highgate Assisted Living Facilities](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/everyday-adventures-in-highgate-assisted-living-facilities-corp)

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.....

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<https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/assisted-living-facilities-with-memory-care-keep-mom-dad-together>

August 1, 2017    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

[Assisted Living Resources](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/topic/assisted-living-resources), [Memory Care Resources](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/topic/memory-care-resources)

## [Assisted Living Facilities with Memory Care Keep Mom & Dad Together](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/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....

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<https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/highgate-at-billings-memory-care-facility-improves-quality-of-life-for-memory-care-residents>

July 14, 2017    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

[About Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/topic/about-highgate-senior-living), [Memory Care Resources](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/topic/memory-care-resources)

## [Highgate at Billings Memory Care Facility Improves Quality of Life for Memory Care Residents](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/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....

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July 14, 2017    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

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## [What is Memory Care? Part IV: Paying for Memory Care](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/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.

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June 26, 2017    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

[Assisted Living Resources](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/topic/assisted-living-resources), [About Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/topic/about-highgate-senior-living), [Memory Loss Resources](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/topic/memory-loss-resources)

## [Dehydration, Depression and Diabetes](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/dehydration-depression-and-diabetes-3-highgate-assisted-living-facilities-fit-tips)

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.....

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<https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/3-considerations-before-ruling-out-assisted-living-facilities-as-a-family-caregiver>

June 26, 2017    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

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

## [3 Considerations Before Ruling Out Assisted Living Facilities as a Family Caregiver](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/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....

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June 12, 2017    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

[Financial Resources](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/topic/financial-resources)

## [Assisted Living Costs: Questions to Ask When Visiting Assisted Living Facilities](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/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....

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