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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....

December 30, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

What to Expect: Becoming a Family Caregiver for Someone with Dementia

Providing care to a loved one with dementia is a noble undertaking, but it is not an easy task and many family caregivers aren’t exactly sure what to expect as the....

November 30, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Loss Resources

How to Slow the Progression of Memory Loss

If your loved one has just received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you might be grieving over the expectation of losses you and your family will....

November 24, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Caregiver & Family Resources, Memory Loss Resources

Caregiving for Someone with Dementia? Tips for Navigating the Holiday Season

The holiday season is already stressful. Schedules get busy and emotions run high. If you’re also caring for a loved one with dementia, it can be overwhelming.

October 31, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Assisted Living Resources, Memory Loss Resources

5 Signs It’s Time to Consider Dementia Care

Caregiving is a difficult job, but providing dementia care for a parent can be especially hard. It can feel like you’re fighting the tide. A bad episode can come in like....

October 31, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Loss Resources

5 Tips for Caring for a Senior with Alzheimer’s

Caring for an aging loved one is hard. Caring for a senior with Alzheimer’s is even harder. Once you think you’ve gotten a handle on managing daily tasks, the disease....

October 13, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Memory Loss Resources

5 Warning Signs of Depression in Older Adults

As your parent ages, things change. Some of their previous interests and activities may be more difficult or even become impossible to do. We become more accustomed to....

October 9, 2017    Highgate Senior Living

Topic: Senior Living Resources, Memory Loss Resources

Deciding the Best Pet Option for Older Adults

Pets can be a great boon for seniors’ health and wellness. Companionship, exercise and a sense of purpose are just some of the benefits. Pets can also reduce blood....