Highgate Blog

November 17, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources, Healthy Aging, Memory Loss Resources, Respite Stay Resources

The Refrigerator Test

When you visit an older loved one during the holidays, it’s often the hugs, laughter, and family traditions that stick with you. But sometimes, it’s what you notice on....

November 11, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources, Healthy Aging, Memory Loss Resources

The “Crisis Creep”

It rarely starts with a 911 call. Often, senior emergencies begin with quieter warning signs:

November 4, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Senior Living Resources, Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

The Top 7 Senior Emergencies No One Talks About (But Should)

When families evaluate senior‑living options, they often focus on visible risks: falls, memory decline, or mobility. But many critical emergencies hide beneath the....

September 29, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Care Resources, Healthy Aging, Memory Loss Resources

Sleep & Cognitive Resilience in Aging

We often hear about the importance of exercise and diet when it comes to cognitive health. But one of the most powerful—and overlooked—tools for protecting the aging....

September 23, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Care Resources, Healthy Aging, Memory Loss Resources

Sensory Wellness & the Aging Brain

As we age, the five senses—sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch—naturally decline. But what if these changes aren’t just annoying side effects of aging? What if....

September 17, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Care Resources, Healthy Aging, Memory Loss Resources

Digital Tools for Brain Engagement

As the population ages and life expectancies increase, the focus of senior care is shifting from merely managing health to proactively promoting brain health and mental....

June 16, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

Creative Activities for Aging Loved Ones

For older adults, especially those navigating memory loss, creative expression can offer something profoundly powerful: a way to connect, communicate, and find joy....

May 20, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

Small Daily Rituals That Bring Purpose to Seniors’ Lives

When we think of “purpose,” we often imagine something big—starting a new hobby, volunteering, or making a major life change. But purpose doesn’t always come in bold....

May 6, 2025    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Senior Living Resources, Healthy Aging, Memory Loss Resources

The Healing Power of Music

Music is more than just sound—it's a direct line to the past. A favorite song can stir forgotten memories, lift spirits, and create powerful emotional connections. For....

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