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....
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....
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....
If nurturing isn’t your nature, you’re not alone. Not everyone is cut out to be a caregiver.
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.
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....
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.
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.
If you or a loved one has a health condition, such as arthritis, diabetes, or heart disease, you might think being physically active could be dangerous. In fact, it’s....

