Highgate Blog

January 24, 2020    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

6 Pro Tips for Researching Assisted Living

When it comes to choosing an assisted living community, many people wait to move out of their home until it’s too late. Maybe your mom falls or your dad becomes very ill....

January 17, 2020    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

What NOT to Do When Researching Assisted Living Communities

Choosing an assisted living community can be hard. After all, you want to make sure you find the best place for your loved one — but it also needs to be clean, well-run,....

January 14, 2020    Highgate Senior Living

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

Highgate at Wenatchee Launches New Supportive Program for Residents

Something was off. The Resident Care Coordinator at Highgate at Wenatchee, Brooke Capps, was noticing that assisted living residents who were also in the middle stages....

December 27, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

6 Ways Your Parent’s Life Would Be Better in Assisted Living

So you’ve heard a little bit about assisted living. Maybe your friend’s dad lives happily in an assisted living community or your sister’s co-worker’s mom just decided....

November 8, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

4 Reasons to Make the Assisted Living Move Sooner Than You Think

While some might see assisted living as “the beginning of the end,” that couldn’t be further from the truth. Many people move to assisted living so they can actually....

September 20, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

6 Assisted Living Warning Signs to Look for When Touring a Community

Moving a parent to an assisted living community is a big decision. One that families try their best to find an option that will provide the best care and support at an....

August 9, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, About Highgate Senior Living

Not All Assisted Living Communities Are The Same

Assisted living options vary widely: Some communities are in small homes with just a few residents. Others are in high-rise apartment-style buildings with hundreds of....

August 2, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

Independent Living vs. Assisted Living: What's the Difference?

While similar, independent living and assisted living are not the same thing. Options from state to state and provider to provider can vary greatly. Here’s an overview....

July 26, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, About Highgate Senior Living, Caregiver & Family Resources

Life After Caregiving: When a Parent Moves to Assisted Living

It’s hard to imagine what life will be like as a family caregiver as care needs of an aging parent increase. Careers, relationships, spiritual and physical needs take a....