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Yes, they can — and four other things you didn’t know about couples and assisted living
September 28, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Assisted Living Resources

Checklist: Questions to Ask When Touring an Assisted Living Facility

You know the popular idiom, “If you've seen one, you've seen them all”? That could be said of a mall. A mall’s a mall, right?

When it comes to assisted living....

September 11, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Assisted Living Resources

Do This, Not That: 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Searching for an Assisted Living Facility

There are a lot of reasons why seniors and their families decide it’s time to start the search for an assisted living facility. Maybe your mom has gradually become more....

September 10, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Assisted Living Resources

3 Little-known Pitfalls and Concerns to Look for When Searching for the Right Assisted Living Facility

When you take a tour of an assisted living facility, it can be hard to know if that’s what it’s really like or if they’re just trying to sell you something. Sometimes....

September 7, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Assisted Living Resources

5 Ways to Use Your Senses When Touring Assisted Living Facilities

Choosing the best assisted living facility for your loved one can seem like an overwhelming task. From figuring out the financials to researching facilities’ regulation....

August 23, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Assisted Living Resources, Memory Care Resources

3 Senior Living Options: Which One Does Your Loved One Need?

Most seniors intend to continue living in their current homes for the rest of their years, yet only 65 percent of seniors between the ages of 60 and 70 find it very easy....

August 21, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Assisted Living Resources

How Assisted Living Facilities Are Regulated & How to Check for Violations

Assisted living communities are not regulated nationally like nursing homes. Instead, each state has its own laws, regulations, and licensing standards for assisted....

August 21, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Assisted Living Resources

5 Traits the Best Assisted Living Facilities Share

There is no standard for assisted living facilities, which vary in size, appearance, cost, and services offered. Some residences provide only meals, basic housekeeping,....

August 20, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Assisted Living Resources

5 Ways to Research Assisted Living Facilities Before Going on a Tour

So you’ve had “The Talk” with your parents about assisted living, and now you’re ready to start exploring your options.

With more than 28,000 assisted living residences....