Although many older adults prefer to stay at home as long as possible, various studies have reported gender does influence this choice. Turns out moving Mom might be a....
Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources
How Gender Differences Play a Role in Health Care Decision-Making
Whether a brother and sister are working to identify care options for an aging parent, or two spouses are at odds with each other about what late retirement should look....
What Caregivers Need to Know About Blood Pressure Guidelines for Seniors
Blood pressure guidelines don’t change that often. They are only changed when new evidence suggests the old ones weren't accurate or relevant anymore.
Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources
How Age Plays a Role in Health Care Decision-Making
There are some decisions that you’ll make with your aging parent that are relatively easy: Chicken or fish for dinner? There are others that, for a variety of reasons,....
About Highgate Senior Living, Healthy Aging
6 Reasons We Love Our Highgate Nurses
Today is National Nurses Day and kicks off National Nurses Week, which is celebrated May 6–12 each year. Here at Highgate, we want to take the opportunity to recognize....
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about what life in an assisted living community is really like. Some older adults even dangerously delay moving to a senior....
Nearly 50% of aging parents say they’re worried about being a burden to their children. So how do you help them to avoid that feeling — especially if you are finding....
5 Tips When You’re the Only Sibling Concerned About Cognitive Changes in an Aging Parent
As the only sibling who lives in the same town as your parents, you spend a lot of time with your mom — and you’ve started to notice some changes that are concerning you.
If you’re a family caregiver, you’re also probably a part-time pharmacist, chef, chauffeur, delivery driver, financial adviser, administrative assistant, and....

