Highgate Blog

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....

December 30, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

What to Expect: Becoming a Family Caregiver for Someone with Dementia

Providing care to a loved one with dementia is a noble undertaking, but it is not an easy task and many family caregivers aren’t exactly sure what to expect as the....

December 29, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

4 New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers to Help Avoid Caregiver Stress

As you approach a new year, look back and reflect on how the past year went – and plan for the year ahead. What do you want for the future? How can you grow and change?....

December 22, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

VIDEO: Making the Transition from Home to a Senior Living Community

Moving from a larger home to a smaller apartment in a new community be a difficult time. When elderly adults move away from their home into a senior living community,....