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April 27, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

5 Signs It’s Time to Have “The Talk” About Assisted Living

There’s no doubt about it. Having the conversation with a parent about considering assisted living can be downright scary. But when the benefits of safety, security,....

April 20, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

5 Ways to Make Mom’s New Assisted Living Apartment Feel Like Home

Whether she’s excited, apprehensive or is having a tough time, your mom’s move to assisted living is a big one both physically and emotionally. Here are five ways to....

April 13, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Memory Care Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

Signs It’s Time to Consider Memory Care for Your Loved One with Dementia

In-home care services and assisted living facilities help elderly adults who have trouble performing the activities of daily living. However, elderly adults with a....

March 23, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

VIDEO: How to Help your Parent Make a Smooth Move to an Assisted Living Community

Moving your elderly parent into an assisted living community can be a challenging time. They may fear the unknown of what to expect even though it will provide them....

March 17, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

VIDEO: Transitioning from Home to an Assisted Living Community

The decision to move to an assisted living community is a big life transition for your aging parent. They may fear that they have to give up their independence and....

March 9, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

VIDEO: How to Approach the Subject of an Assisted Living Community

Bringing up the subject of an assisted living community with your aging parent isn’t easy. They may overreact and say “Oh my gosh! How can you do this to me?” Change....

March 9, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

VIDEO: Making New Friends in a Senior Living Community

Growing up there were plenty of opportunities to meet new people – from school, sports or being involved in different organizations. As your parent ages and transitions....

March 3, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources

VIDEO: Moving to a Senior Living Community | Overcoming Resistance From Your Aging Parent

Most of the time when you talk with your aging dad about moving to a senior living community, you will be met with some resistance. He may be stubborn about leaving....

March 3, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

VIDEO: Moving to an Assisted Living Community │Signs That It’s Time

Knowing when it’s time to move your aging loved one to an assisted living community can be a difficult decision. They may never want to leave their own home, but you....