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Yes, they can — and four other things you didn’t know about couples and assisted living
April 7, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

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

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

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

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....

March 9, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

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

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

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

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

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....