Highgate Blog

April 5, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

From Daughter to Caregiver: When Caregiving Creeps Up on You

Lisa and her husband lived in Mississippi for six years before they decided to move back to Great Falls, Montana. A self-proclaimed “military brat,” Lisa had grown up....

April 5, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

When the Stress of Caregiving at Home Becomes Too Much

Beverly spent her career working as a nurse in long-term care nursing homes. When her husband, James, started struggling with incontinence, she put in a catheter. When....

March 29, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

3 Tips for Getting More Support from Your Siblings When Caregiving

You do not have to be best friends with your siblings to get the support you need as your care for your aging parents. However, if you have a loyal relationship with....

March 29, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

How to Avoid Power Struggles Over Inheritance or Assignment of Legal Powers

You might scoff at the idea of fighting over family inheritances once your parents are gone. Things may change as they begin to downsize and they start giving away....

March 22, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

Slideshow: The 11-Step Problem-Solving Process for Families

Family caregivers are often asked to step into roles they have no training for, and the tasks at hand are made more complex by complicated emotions and family dynamics.

March 15, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

5 Professionals Who Can Help When Your Family Hits Trouble Spots

Family caregivers are often asked to step into roles they have no training for, and the tasks at hand are made more complex by complicated emotions and family dynamics.....

March 15, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

Common Causes of Family Tensions and Disagreements

Caring for aging parents is complicated. When your siblings are involved, caregiving can become even more complex.

March 8, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

The Family Meeting: 5 Potential Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Meetings can be excruciating. From people showing up late to the host forgetting to create an agenda, meetings can often feel like a waste of time. Family meetings are....

March 8, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

5 Ways to Work Better Together with Siblings

When caring for an aging parent, your siblings can be a source of support — and a source of stress.