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title: Aging Wisely | Highgate Senior Living Blog  (50)
description: Read our Aging Wisely blog for the latest information on Assisted Living, Memory Care, Financial Issues for Seniors, Holistic Health, and more.  (50)
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    - [Full Care For All](https://www.highgateseniorliving.com/why-highgate/full-care-for-all/)
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    - [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/)

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    - [Couples Care](https://www.highgateseniorliving.com/living-options/couples-care/)
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## [What is Memory Care? Part III: Comparing Memory Care Communities](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/what-is-memory-care-part-iii-comparing-memory-care-communities)

What is memory care? How does it compare to assisted living care or nursing home care? How do you find the right memory care for a loved one? These may be just a few of....

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June 6, 2017    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

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## [6 Things You Didn't Know About Assisted Living Facilities](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/6-things-you-didnt-know-about-assisted-living-facilities)

For many, assisted living facilities as a care option for an aging parent may be a new concept. Unfortunately, not knowing the benefits of an assisted living facility....

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June 5, 2017    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

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## [Questions to Ask When Visiting a Memory Care Facility](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/questions-ask-visiting-memory-care-facility)

A memory care facility is a senior living community designed to meet the needs of seniors with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. 

Moving your loved one into a....

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

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## [What is Memory Care? Part II: 4 Key Questions to Ask When Looking for a Memory Care Facility](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/what-is-memory-care-part-ii-4-key-questions-to-ask-when-looking-for-a-memory-care-facility)

Making the decision to place your loved one in a memory care facility can be difficult, emotional, and overwhelming.

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

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## [Assisted Living Facilities Offer Unique Holistic Health Care Program](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/assisted-living-facilities-offer-unique-holistic-care-program)

While many new medical conditions accompany aging, Highgate Senior Living set out as an organization to identify how a holistic care approach contributes to the overall....

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

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## [4 Myths about Life in a Memory Care Facility](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/4-myths-about-life-in-a-memory-care-facility)

What do you think of when you hear, “memory care facility?” There are many myths and misconceptions out there. In actuality, a “memory care facility” is a specialized....

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

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## [What is Memory Care? Part I: An Overview](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/what-is-memory-care-part-i-an-overview)

Receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, or one of the many forms of cognitive impairment can be scary, overwhelming, and heartbreaking. Depending on the....

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May 11, 2017    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

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## [Assisted Living Communities vs Nursing Home Care: What's the Difference?](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/assisted-living-facilities-vs-nursing-home-care-whats-the-difference)

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May 11, 2017    [Highgate Senior Living](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/author/highgate-senior-living)

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## [Assisted Living Costs Unraveled](https://blog.highgateseniorliving.com/assisted-living-costs-unraveled)

If you’ve already been on the search for assisted living facilities for a loved one, you’ve likely noticed that assisted living costs vary widely. With a variety of....

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