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Part I: An Overview Exercise programs, like those offered in a memory care, can decrease cognitive decline in older women. And, for many families memory care has allowed them to be at peace knowing a loved one is safe and well taken care. [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/188ac342-b184-4238-bb5e-896b50e5b025.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/188ac342-b184-4238-bb5e-896b50e5b025) ### What is Memory Care? Part II: 4 Key Questions to Ask When Looking for a Memory Care Facility Making the decision to consider memory care, and finding a caring, home-like community that will treat your loved one like their own is no easy task.  Here are four key questions to consider. [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/0d534b32-a9c2-4924-b5a5-05826e15ff79.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/0d534b32-a9c2-4924-b5a5-05826e15ff79) ### What is Memory Care? Part III: Comparing Memory Care Communities What is memory care? How does it compare to assisted living care or nursing home care? How do you find the right memory care for a loved one? Here are key questions to ask when exploring communities. [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/92c8aa62-fd7a-4cb5-84fb-5fad0d08d33e.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/92c8aa62-fd7a-4cb5-84fb-5fad0d08d33e) ### What is Memory Care? Part IV: Paying for Memory Care What is memory care going to cost? Cost and affordability are likely some of your primary questions. Memory care costs vary from community to community. As you evaluate your options, here are three payment options you may not have considered.    [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/291447f5-70f3-48ec-835e-0f8c62fc75f9.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/291447f5-70f3-48ec-835e-0f8c62fc75f9) ## “Once we introduce our care partners to the person with dementia, they start to see their loved ones as family again.” *Memory Care Coordinator | Highgate at Temecula* ### 4 Myths About Life in a Memory Care Community Myth: Once you move in, you surrender all rights and decision making.  Fact: Memory care encourages independence.  [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/c05ceb5f-dafa-4db5-8ec9-061c7095cae1.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/c05ceb5f-dafa-4db5-8ec9-061c7095cae1) ### 5 Common Fears Families Have About Memory Care Here’s a look at five common fears families have about memory care and what it actually looks like to live in a memory care community that practices a positive approach to care.  [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/a4322c78-48a9-4b00-a5c9-138dbf26bc0e.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/a4322c78-48a9-4b00-a5c9-138dbf26bc0e) ### 3 Reasons Families Are Reluctant to Consider Memory Care for a Loved One with Dementia Memory care is designed to provide the extra attention and expertise that individuals with memory loss need. But the myths and misconceptions can be hard to sift through.  [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/6cb3bd04-59d3-4336-8201-4bc5ec886e01.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/6cb3bd04-59d3-4336-8201-4bc5ec886e01) ## Signs it’s Time to Consider Memory Care ##### When to Look & What to Look For ### When Should You Consider Memory Care for a Parent? Physical changes in a parent’s health can be much more obvious than mental. Learn more about the progression of memory loss, the affect memory loss has on caregivers, and when the best time to consider memory care support is.  [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/19032df5-c95a-4f3a-a9da-4329f1cac35c.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/19032df5-c95a-4f3a-a9da-4329f1cac35c) ### Does Your Loved One Need Memory Care? Not all memory care communities are created equally.  [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/72105cda-3974-47d6-8e2b-97e57bd2ca5c.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/72105cda-3974-47d6-8e2b-97e57bd2ca5c) ### 9 Signs a Memory Care Community Offers Person-Centered Care Learn what a positive approach to care is and why it matters. [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/fb105820-86a7-4e4c-9c8b-0a529a05cb79.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/fb105820-86a7-4e4c-9c8b-0a529a05cb79) ### Signs It’s Time to Consider Memory Care for Your Loved One with Dementia As dementia symptoms progress, simple assistance with daily activities may not be enough support for a loved one and adults with a dementia diagnosis who have memory loss often need specialized care.  [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/a0ae1837-a78a-4163-915f-c977dedc24f3.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/a0ae1837-a78a-4163-915f-c977dedc24f3) ### What to Look for When Considering Assisted Living Alzheimer's Care Memory care programs vary from assisted living community to assisted living community and comparing communities can be challenging. Here's what to look for. [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/1be57986-3b8f-408f-bfa5-73200445dce3.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/1be57986-3b8f-408f-bfa5-73200445dce3) ### 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. Here are five signs it’s time to consider additional support for your parent. [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/fe90a62b-a1b5-4d4d-b335-0d31b002c64e.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/fe90a62b-a1b5-4d4d-b335-0d31b002c64e) ## Family Matters ##### Having "The Talk" with Parents or Siblings About Memory Care ## "Your loved one may not remember things you’ve said, but they’re likely to remember how you made them feel." ## 9 Tips for Talking About Memory Care with Someone with Memory Loss Your loved one may not remember things you’ve said, but they’re likely to remember how you made them feel. Here are nine expert tips based on Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care to help a person living with dementia understand the need to move to memory care.  [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/768a2177-ba48-426a-8446-30cac3d9d957.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/768a2177-ba48-426a-8446-30cac3d9d957) ### How I Addressed My Siblings' Objections to Moving Mom to Memory Care Read a first-person perspective on addressing memory care objections. [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/0fbc3cf2-6a6b-4640-8447-1603ed2ccd7d.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/0fbc3cf2-6a6b-4640-8447-1603ed2ccd7d) ### Moving a Parent to a Memory Care Facility: Having “The Talk” with Siblings Here's how you can get brothers and sisters all on the same page. [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/9a5e98e5-6ef2-4fc0-8093-0be1c850e276.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/9a5e98e5-6ef2-4fc0-8093-0be1c850e276) ### 5 Tips for Talking to a Parent About Moving a Spouse to Memory Care Having the talk with mom or dad about memory care can be challenging. Here's how to approach it.  [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/ed9351ec-abca-4786-a3b2-0359fa1483e6.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/ed9351ec-abca-4786-a3b2-0359fa1483e6) ### How We Talked to Our Mom About Moving to Memory Care at Highgate "My siblings and I knew it was time for Mom to move to memory care, but what we didn’t know was how to talk to her about it." [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/6e716cf3-889e-47ee-ad4e-4b4d85757048.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/6e716cf3-889e-47ee-ad4e-4b4d85757048) ## Searching for Memory Care ##### Learn More About the Process & What to Ask When Exploring Memory Care ### Infographic: 12 Must-haves in Memory Care Communities Wondering what design principles memory care communities use to help residents thrive? High-quality memory care communities have very specific physical features, layouts, and other considerations. Learn what the best memory care communities should have to offer.  [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/7dbc0129-2731-483f-a0bb-9dec91f50095.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/7dbc0129-2731-483f-a0bb-9dec91f50095) ### Slideshow: 7 Traits of a Positive Approach to Care Memory Care Community Learn what you'll find with a holistic approach to memory care.  [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/ee9be323-d590-4604-a4a1-8266b4893c21.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/ee9be323-d590-4604-a4a1-8266b4893c21) ### Questions to Ask When Visiting a Memory Care Facility Make comparing memory care communities easy by being prepared with the right questions. [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/7359d3e4-604f-47eb-a9aa-a229e1b079f3.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/7359d3e4-604f-47eb-a9aa-a229e1b079f3) ### Finding the Right Memory Care Community for Dad Learn how Lisa, her siblings, and her dad navigated their search for the right memory care community and Jame's journey to The Cottages at Highgate.  [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/82c8ad5f-f082-45ae-9bb7-ac65457c570c.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/82c8ad5f-f082-45ae-9bb7-ac65457c570c) ### 4 Things to Look for in a Memory Care Community  When choosing a memory care community, there are several factors to consider, including the staff, the community, the programs, and the type of care residents receive. [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/c289d5a0-3a07-475d-a2a0-fbbe6e28ae15.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/c289d5a0-3a07-475d-a2a0-fbbe6e28ae15) ### Searching for Dementia Care Facilities? What to Look for and What to Ask Here are some basic guidelines to consider that will help make the decision easier when exploring a memory care community for a loved one. [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/4112b923-b83c-414b-9532-d54e9e12300a.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/4112b923-b83c-414b-9532-d54e9e12300a) ### Guide to Memory Care & Dementia Communities Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can be challenging for everyone involved, causing you to feel a range of emotions and to ask yourself questions about what is going to happen to your loved one’s health and what happens when it becomes too overwhelming to take care of them at home. [![Download This Guide](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/096c278c-096b-4115-8756-01d44eb3edfa.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/096c278c-096b-4115-8756-01d44eb3edfa) ## Making the Move to Memory Care ##### Tools & Tips for Making the Move to Memory Care ## "There’s a reason they call dementia a family disease — the life-changing stress experienced by relatives who care for loved ones with dementia." ## Moving Mom Based on true stories from Highgate, learn about a daughter’s experience of dementia caregiving with her siblings and her mother’s move to senior living. 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[![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/9d7f6f56-4855-493e-9a52-e6e4ae0d2e72.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/9d7f6f56-4855-493e-9a52-e6e4ae0d2e72) ### 6 Tips for Smoothly Transitioning a Parent with Dementia to Memory Care Moving from one home to another is never easy. [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/e506de30-b511-4ebd-900a-d9af39e9e95f.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/e506de30-b511-4ebd-900a-d9af39e9e95f) ## Highgate's Approach to Memory Care ##### Learn More About Our Signature Memory Care Program ### An Inside Look at What It Feels Like at the Cottage at Highgate Here’s an inside look at what it feels like to walk into the Cottage memory care community at Highgate Senior Living and how it’s been specifically designed for residents with memory loss. [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/a1a0c706-4ad5-42dc-bf2b-2c72dbeee2c2.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/a1a0c706-4ad5-42dc-bf2b-2c72dbeee2c2) ### 4 Reasons We Love Memory Care at Highgate Senior Living Read stories from four family caregivers. [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/5ed60d8a-2d5f-45fe-a8d5-5e4fd0edfd1b.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/5ed60d8a-2d5f-45fe-a8d5-5e4fd0edfd1b) ### How Highgate Helps Memory Care Residents Have a Positive Experience Every team member’s mission is to help every resident live a life of purpose. [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/76309cfa-36b0-4b66-9142-0382f1ab5cba.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/76309cfa-36b0-4b66-9142-0382f1ab5cba) ### Lisa's Story How Highgate’s personalized care approach is making a difference. [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/ed09d662-3711-4340-995e-268cf93da944.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/ed09d662-3711-4340-995e-268cf93da944) ### Eric's Story Wife, Bernadine, shares her personal experience with finding the right memory care community for her husband. [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/f982ca21-6bb0-426b-9c14-47358e625e14.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/f982ca21-6bb0-426b-9c14-47358e625e14) ### Sofia's Story An inside look at how Sofia and her daughter chose Highgate Senior Living's memory care program for her son-in-law.  [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/4ed51024-a48f-4bb6-a394-e4fbf5de5a83.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/4ed51024-a48f-4bb6-a394-e4fbf5de5a83) ## “After they’ve been in Highgate, many family members find that their loved one is not only much more engaged, but they’re actually thriving.” *Community Relations Coordinator | Highgate at Temecula* ### Assisted Living Facilities with Memory Care Keep Mom & Dad Together What life for couples is like at Highgate.  [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/320b7dda-d0c6-497b-ba51-eea71b9c3d73.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/320b7dda-d0c6-497b-ba51-eea71b9c3d73) ### Making Each Day Meaningful in Memory Care Deciding to be a caregiver for those who have dementia isn’t just a career choice, it’s a calling. [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/a8377d0f-aebf-43b0-a3cc-d3c66465536a.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/a8377d0f-aebf-43b0-a3cc-d3c66465536a) ### 5 Benefits of Companion Suites in Memory Care Companion suites can help seniors not only save money but also feel less isolated and lonely. [![Read This Article](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2881057/e4d9f882-2967-42c5-9f8a-9adebafb0642.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2881057/e4d9f882-2967-42c5-9f8a-9adebafb0642) ### Life at the Cottage: A Guide to Highgate’s Unique Approach to Memory Care Not all memory care communities are created equal. But there are a lot of reasons why Highgate Senior Living is different than what you expect. 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