Highgate Blog

March 9, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

VIDEO: How to Approach the Subject of an Assisted Living Community

Bringing up the subject of an assisted living community with your aging parent isn’t easy. They may overreact and say “Oh my gosh! How can you do this to me?” Change....

March 3, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

VIDEO: Moving to an Assisted Living Community │Signs That It’s Time

Knowing when it’s time to move your aging loved one to an assisted living community can be a difficult decision. They may never want to leave their own home, but you....

March 2, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

6 Tips for Talking to a Parent About Assisted Living

If you’re hesitant to have the conversation with a parent about assisted living, you’re not the only one. Moving a parent from the home they’ve lived in for years (or....

February 23, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

VIDEO: Talking With your Aging Parent About End of Life Care

Talking about end of life care is not a discussion anyone looks forward to having with their aging parent. It’s may be an uncomfortable conversation – but, it’s one....

February 16, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

VIDEO: Finding an Attorney for Your Aging Parent │Power of Attorney

Taking care of your aging loved one is no easy task. It involves making decisions about their health and understanding the options and services for long-term....

February 10, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

VIDEO: Understanding the Role of Powers of Attorney

As your parent ages, it’s important for them to be prepared for their future with a power of attorney. A power of attorney gives someone else the authority or power....

February 10, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Care Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

VIDEO: Helping Your Loved One with Dementia Find the Right Memory Care Community

It may be time for your loved one with dementia to move from their home to a memory care community – but they simply tell you “no.” Even though you’ve done your....

February 3, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Care Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

VIDEO: What comes after home care? The next steps to take for your loved one with dementia

Your loved one with dementia has been receiving in-home care but the progression of their disease has worsened. You’re overwhelmed with making the decision on what to....

January 6, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

Slideshow: 8 Warning Signs of Caregiver Stress or Burnout

Caregiving is not for the faint of heart. It’s hard work, physically and emotionally. Often times all of the responsibility falls on one person. You probably know all of....