Highgate Blog

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....

March 30, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

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

5 Tips for Staying Healthy When Caregiving for Someone with Dementia

Caring for a loved one with dementia is both rewarding and difficult. The extra responsibilities, added on to a life that was already full of them, can create....

March 23, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

Four Legal Documents to Prepare for Your Loved One with Long-Term Memory Loss

When a loved one has dementia, it’s important to take steps early to protect their financial affairs and medical treatment wishes before they are unable to make those....

January 19, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Loss Resources

Five Conditions Commonly Mistaken for Dementia

Is it really dementia? Does mom have Parkinson’s? Could it be Alzheimer’s? The questions that follow a noticeable change in behavior and mood of a parent can be....

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....

January 6, 2018    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Loss Resources

The Seven Stages of Dementia

Your loved one has recently been diagnosed with dementia or maybe they are showing signs of memory loss. Your mind is probably moving in a million different directions....