Highgate Blog

August 28, 2020    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Senior Nutrition

Infographic: 10 Nutrition Tips for Older Adults

Healthy eating is about more than just food. Giving your body the right nutrients feeds your body and your mind, especially as you age. However, getting older can also....

August 21, 2020    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

Just in Case: Being Prepared for Emergencies with an Aging Loved One

Do you have a ‘what if’ plan should Mom fall at home and can’t reach the phone to call for help? Or what if Dad has a stroke and can’t communicate verbally when the EMTs....

August 14, 2020    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

How Dementia Affects the 5 Senses — and What You Can Do to Help

If you’re caring for a loved one with dementia, you’re probably expecting them to gradually lose their memory. However, did you know that people with dementia also....

August 7, 2020    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

Why Physical Activity Becomes Increasingly Difficult With Memory Loss

Are you worried about your mom who spends the majority of her days in her favorite chair? Does your dad have difficulty getting out of bed in the morning and now has....

July 31, 2020    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

Why Saying No to Caregiving Is OK

If nurturing isn’t your nature, you’re not alone. Not everyone is cut out to be a caregiver.

July 17, 2020    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: About Highgate Senior Living, Caregiver & Family Resources

From the Highgate Kitchen: 7 Fruit & Veggie Recipes for Caregivers

Maintaining good nutrition habits is tough for anyone, but it can be particularly difficult for a caregiver and their aging loved one.

July 3, 2020    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

7 Self-Care Activities for Family Caregivers

The term “self-care” has become a hot topic recently. However, knowing all that you should do to take care of yourself isn’t the same as being able to do it, especially....

June 26, 2020    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Healthy Aging

7 Tech Tools for Older Adults Who Are Hearing Impaired

It’s hard to watch a loved one struggle with hearing loss.

June 12, 2020    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Healthy Aging

6 Arthritis Pain Relief Tips for Older Adults

There are normal aches and pains that come with aging. Then there is the dull, achy, throbbing pain that comes with arthritis.