Highgate Blog

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....

June 1, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Senior Living Resources, Memory Loss Resources

5 Benefits of Owning a Pet as a Senior

If you’ve ever owned a pet, you already know how much fun and affection they can bring. But did you know that pets can offer seniors some pretty powerful physical and....

April 20, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

Understanding Sundowners Syndrome

Most of us look forward to the end of the day. It's time for family dinners, bedtime stories, a glass of wine with your spouse, or a good book.

The end of the day for....

April 7, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Loss Resources

Six Ways to Keep Seniors with Alzheimer’s Active and Engaged

One of the most common signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s is memory loss, and as the disease develops, there are further changes in memory, thinking and reasoning skills.....

April 7, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

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

6 Signs Caregiving for Someone with Dementia is Taking a Toll on You

Caregivers suffer from caregiver burnout more than you might think. Especially those caring for someone with a dementia-related diagnosis. Family caregivers who care for....