Highgate Blog

April 27, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

5 Tips for Family Caregivers Managing Medications for a Parent with Dementia

Managing a parent’s medications can be a stressful task, whether or not your parent has dementia. But, couple managing multiple medications with paranoia, stubbornness,....

April 27, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

5 Signs It’s Time to Have “The Talk” About Assisted Living

There’s no doubt about it. Having the conversation with a parent about considering assisted living can be downright scary. But when the benefits of safety, security,....

April 20, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

Understanding Sundowners Syndrome

Most of us look forward to the end of the day. It's time for family dinners, bedtime stories, a glass of wine with your spouse, or a good book.

The end of the day for....

April 20, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

5 Ways to Make Mom’s New Assisted Living Apartment Feel Like Home

Whether she’s excited, apprehensive or is having a tough time, your mom’s move to assisted living is a big one both physically and emotionally. Here are five ways to....

April 13, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Memory Care Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

Signs It’s Time to Consider Memory Care for Your Loved One with Dementia

In-home care services and assisted living facilities help elderly adults who have trouble performing the activities of daily living. However, elderly adults with a....

April 7, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

6 Signs Caregiving for Someone with Dementia is Taking a Toll on You

Caregivers suffer from caregiver burnout more than you might think. Especially those caring for someone with a dementia-related diagnosis. Family caregivers who care for....

March 30, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

5 Tips for Staying Healthy When Caregiving for Someone with Dementia

Caring for a loved one with dementia is both rewarding and difficult. The extra responsibilities, added on to a life that was already full of them, can create....

March 23, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

VIDEO: How to Help your Parent Make a Smooth Move to an Assisted Living Community

Moving your elderly parent into an assisted living community can be a challenging time. They may fear the unknown of what to expect even though it will provide them....

March 23, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

Four Legal Documents to Prepare for Your Loved One with Long-Term Memory Loss

When a loved one has dementia, it’s important to take steps early to protect their financial affairs and medical treatment wishes before they are unable to make those....