Highgate Blog

October 27, 2016    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

The Emotions of Facing End of Life

Improved life expectancies have delayed facing end of life issues into the upper 80s and even early 90s. However, there always comes a time when the reality of our....

October 11, 2016    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Healthy Aging

When Grief Becomes Depression

“Just as dying is an inevitable part of the cycle of life, bereavement is a necessary aspect of living,” says an article in Psychology Today.[1] However, depression is....

February 8, 2016    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

Seniors and Couples Care

Vowing to “have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for as long as you both shall live” does not necessarily mean taking on the role of sole caregiver, regardless of....

February 8, 2016    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources

Seniors and the Holidays

Dementia and Alzheimer’s affect every aspect of life. Frankly, it’s not easy. And holiday events and observances can be particularly difficult. Joyous memories from....