Highgate Blog

April 17, 2020    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

Slideshow: 8 Fun Crafts for Seniors to Do at Home

Crafting isn’t just about creating a scrapbook or making holiday decorations. Research shows that arts and crafts have numerous health and mental benefits for seniors.

April 10, 2020    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

Can Couples Live Together in Assisted Living?

Your dad is 78 and in relatively good shape. Your mom is a 74-year-old with moderate memory loss and diabetes. What happens when it becomes clear that your dad can’t....

April 3, 2020    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

7 Ways Families Can Stay Connected with Loved Ones in Senior Living

One of the most important things assisted living and memory care communities offer older adults is the opportunity to stay connected and engaged.

March 27, 2020    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

Infographic: How to Help Your Aging Parent Care for Their Pet

Is your mom having a hard time changing her cat’s litter box? Is your dad’s dog losing weight, or is the water bowl often empty when you arrive?

March 20, 2020    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

6 Tips from Family Caregivers for Making the Assisted Living Decision

There are lots of expert tips you can find about making senior living decisions for elderly parents, but sometimes, you just want to hear it from someone who has been in....

February 21, 2020    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

How to Avoid Downsizing Disasters in a Parent’s Home

If your parent is getting ready to move, you’re probably getting ready to help them downsize. Although you might be tempted to take charge and handle the details....

February 14, 2020    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

Infographic: What Level of Care Should You Be Researching?

As you get older, you might start to hear your doctor talk about senior living or your daughter mention the perks of community living. If thinking....

January 31, 2020    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Healthy Aging

8 Shower Safety Tips for Aging Parents

Do you know what the most dangerous room in the house is? A lot of people think it’s the kitchen, and that’s a good guess given knives and the stove. It’s actually the....

December 23, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

Do Little White Lies Affect the Caregiving Relationship with a Parent?

When your mom is convinced your husband is hers or your dad believes your son’s 25th birthday party is really for him, it can feel cruel to remind them that no, your....