Highgate Blog

December 22, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

Resources for Family Caregivers

If you are caring for your aging parent or another loved one, you know how challenging it can be. Balancing their needs with those of your own spouse and children,....

December 15, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Care Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

Why Dementia Caregivers Experience Higher Levels of Stress and Burnout

The demands of caregiving can be overwhelming, especially for family caregivers of people with dementia. People with dementia generally require high levels of care, and....

December 15, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

VIDEO: Choosing the Right Assisted Living Facility for a Couple

No matter how close a couple is, their individual needs can be far apart when it comes to aging and the care they require. When searching for an assisted living....

December 8, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

4 Ways to Cope with Caregiver Stress

Caring for an aging loved one isn’t easy. From shopping and food preparation to dressing and grooming to researching care services and managing financial matters, family....

December 8, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

VIDEO: What are the Best Care Options for Couples? Different Questions to Ask

It can be a difficult time if both of your elderly parents need help receiving care, and yet their needs may require different levels of care. When you start looking....

November 30, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

Home for the Holidays: A Checklist for Visiting Elderly Parents Living Alone

The holidays are wonderful for reminding us to make time for the important people in our lives, especially our families.

For families with an aging parent living alone,....

November 24, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

Caregiving for Someone with Dementia? Tips for Navigating the Holiday Season

The holiday season is already stressful. Schedules get busy and emotions run high. If you’re also caring for a loved one with dementia, it can be overwhelming.

November 24, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

Infographic: 9 Startling Facts About Family Caregivers

Becoming a family caregiver for an aging parent or relative is commendable. But, often times caregivers are not exactly sure what kind of impact that will have on them....

November 17, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Care Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

VIDEO: Who will care for your loved one?

Who would care for your loved one if something were to happen to you, their primary caregiver? If the time comes (hopefully it doesn’t) when you need to make a sudden....