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Yes, they can — and four other things you didn’t know about couples and assisted living
January 15, 2026    Highgate Senior Living

Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources, Healthy Aging

Talking to Your Parent About Assisted Living

It can be difficult to talk to your parent about assisted living.

It touches independence, and identity, which is why many families hesitate to begin the conversation at....

November 21, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources, Senior Nutrition

Emergency-Ready Meals

When a storm hits, power goes out, or illness interrupts daily life, one of the first routines to fall apart is meal prep. For older adults living at home—especially....

November 18, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources, Healthy Aging

The Forgotten Frontline

When we talk about emergency preparedness for older adults living at home, most plans center around a primary caregiver—a spouse, adult child, or hired professional. But....

November 17, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources, Healthy Aging

The Refrigerator Test

When you visit an older loved one during the holidays, it’s often the hugs, laughter, and family traditions that stick with you. But sometimes, it’s what you notice on....

November 11, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources, Healthy Aging

The “Crisis Creep”

It rarely starts with a 911 call. Often, senior emergencies begin with quieter warning signs:

November 6, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Assisted Living Resources, Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

After the Emergency: Rebuilding Routines for Stability

Emergencies come in all forms: a fall, a winter storm, a brief hospital stay. But once the immediate threat passes, a quiet challenge begins—the return to daily life.

November 4, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Assisted Living Resources, Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

The Top 7 Senior Emergencies No One Talks About (But Should)

When families evaluate senior‑living options, they often focus on visible risks: falls, memory decline, or mobility. But many critical emergencies hide beneath the....

August 12, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Assisted Living Resources, About Highgate Senior Living, Senior Living Resources

Can Where You Live Add Years to Your Life?

When we think about living longer, we often think about medical care: prescriptions, doctor visits, surgeries. But what if one of the most powerful longevity tools isn’t....

July 23, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

Designing a Meaningful Move to Senior Living

The decision to move a loved one into a senior living community is rarely easy. While it may be the right step for their health, safety, and well-being, the transition....