Do you know what the most dangerous room in the house is? A lot of people think it’s the kitchen, and that’s a good guess given knives and the stove. It’s actually the....
Caregiver & Family Resources, Healthy Aging
3 Ways to Help an Aging Parent Live Their Best Life in Old Age
Be happy and healthy at an old age - that’s the goal. But, when a health crisis risks this, it’s not abnormal for an adult child to come running to the rescue - or so....
Assisted Living Resources, Healthy Aging
How Pets Can Emotionally Help Seniors Moving Into Assisted Living Facilities
Seniors often move into assisted living communities when they are ready for help with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and meals. It might seem....
The Connection Between Emotional and Physical Well-being in Elderly Adults
It’s often overlooked. The strong connection between how we feel emotionally, and the affect it can have on our physical health. And vice versa, the effect that physical....
One of the realities of growing old is that your vision will likely change. In some cases, even the best diet and exercise regimen in the world won’t let you escape your....
Holistic health care, also called holistic medicine or integrative medicine, is an approach to health management that focuses on the whole person — body, mind, spirit,....
Our Highgate Senior Living communities reside in cities, so we anticipate concerns from both seniors and their families about getting outside. Is outdoor activity....
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....
