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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 26, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Memory Care Resources

Video: Holistic Approach to Dementia Care

Having your loved one receive a diagnosis of dementia can bring on a list of multiple medications for them to take – and this can be overwhelming. But, is medication....

January 19, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Care Resources

VIDEO: Understanding the Different Types of Dementia │Dementia Care

Your loved one has recently been diagnosed with dementia — but do you know what type? There are many different types of dementia and it’s important to find out which....

January 13, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Care Resources

VIDEO: The Warning Signs of Dementia to Watch For │ Dementia Care

Has your aging loved one recently started forgetting to do simple daily tasks such as taking a shower every day, or forgetting to pay their bills? Maybe they ask you....

January 13, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Care Resources, Memory Loss Resources

The Stages of Dementia: What to Expect

Caring for your parent with dementia may be one of the hardest experiences of your life. Not only is it a progressive brain condition that worsens over time, making them....

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....

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....

November 10, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Care Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources

VIDEO: Different Ways Caregivers Can Receive Help from Outside the Home

Caregivers may not want to receive help from others outside the home since they may think no one else can provide the same level of care as them. Although they may....