Highgate Blog

November 22, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

When Should You Consider Memory Care for a Parent?

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November 15, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Loss Resources

What to Say When a Loved One with Memory Loss Doesn’t Recognize You

You never forget the first time a parent doesn’t recognize you. The loss is heartbreaking. And it doesn’t get easier each time she can’t remember your name or is....

February 22, 2019    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

3 Ways Loneliness Might Increase Risk of Dementia

Loneliness is a growing epidemic. Approximately 42.6 million adults over age 45 in the United States are estimated to be suffering from chronic loneliness, according to ....

October 26, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Loss Resources

10 Challenges Family Caregivers Face When Caring for a Loved One with Dementia at Home

Family caregivers of loved ones with dementia face a difficult situation. Often, symptoms in their loved ones mount slowly, and the role of caregiver sneaks up on them....

October 12, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Loss Resources

7 Activities to Help Your Loved One with Dementia Stay Active and Engaged

Think about your life: When do you feel your best? When are your self-esteem and self-worth at their highest?

According to researchers, living your life with a sense of....

July 6, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Loss Resources

Driving and Dementia

It’s one of the most challenging questions for family caregivers to answer: When is it time to take away the car keys from a loved one with dementia?

June 29, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Memory Loss Resources

Caregiver Support Groups | Alzheimer's & Dementia

Being a caregiver isn’t for the faint of heart. Especially if you’re caring for someone with dementia. People with dementia often require a higher level of care needs.....

June 8, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Loss Resources

5 Ways to Avoid a Stressful Outing When Caring for Someone with Dementia

Living life to the fullest after a dementia diagnosis can be difficult. As the disease progresses, it can be unnerving to take your loved one out of the environment they....

June 8, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Loss Resources

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Alzheimer’s Disease

An estimated 5.7 million Americans of all ages are living with Alzheimer's dementia in 2018, yet there’s still a lot that’s misunderstood about the disease. Some people....