New LifeStyles Senior Living & Care Blog

We know that it can be tough, finding care for a loved one, or taking care of them yourself. So we offer our end users a blog with information on care giving, choosing a community, senior living and care news and just for fun!

Dog Days

We are based in Dallas and this time of year really personifies the dog days of summer. Its really hot, been hot for a few weeks and we still have to get through August. Sometimes there are dog days in our industry. You have a few move-outs in the same…

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Thursday Article Links: Tips on Caregiving and Hospice

When to Get On the Wait List at a Retirement Community Fun Summer Activities for Seniors Senior Hygiene and Personal Care: Five Tips for Caregivers Caring at Work Tips for Having a Hospice Conversation  

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Thursday Article Links: Tips for Caregivers

Community Activities for Seniors Using Humor to Deal with Caregiving Stressors Two Tips for Caregivers  

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Thursday Article Links: Tips on Home Care, The Sandwich Generation & Caregiving

Understanding Memory Loss & Memory Care Communities Top 10+1 Reasons Everyone Needs a Comprehensive Power of Attorney Tips for Balancing Time & Finances for the Sandwich Generation How to Make Tough Decisions as a Caregiver

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The Sandwich Generation: Can Families Afford both Senior Living & College?

Can you pay for college and a nursing home? This is a question that is on the minds of many in what is known as the sandwich generation. This means that they are acting as a caregiver for aging parents while also caring for and/or supporting their own children. When…

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Thursday Links

  https://www.nextavenue.org/millennials-wish-boomer-parents-tell/       http://senior-care-central.com/caregiver-burnout/       https://www.mylifesite.net/blog/post/for-profit-or-not-for-profit-ccrcs-whats-the-difference       https://www.ecarediary.com/Blog2734/Discussing-End-of-Life-Choices-with-Your-Doctor.aspx             https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/time-out-to-reduce-caregiver-stress/  

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How to “efficiently” care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s

In an effort to continue to bring awareness to Alzheimer’s, Dementia and other memory based issues: According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over 5 million Americans are currently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. As Americans live longer and longer more people are developing the disease. One in nine Americans 65 and over has…

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Thursday Article Links: Tips on Home Care, the Sandwich Generation & Sibling Conflict

Is your senior loved one safe at home? When Should You Switch from Companion Care to Overnight Care?

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3 Books for the Caregivers’ Journey

Being a caregiver for your loved one has numerous ups and downs. When my family and I became caregivers we often relished in times of fulfillment, and high levels of stress or confusion. During our downtime we often took solace in reading books on caregiving. Here are three books that…

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Caregiver Article Links: Tips on Home Care & Long Term Care

Adjusting to 24-Hour Home Care: What Families & Seniors Need To Know Living a Long Life 5 Ways Home Care Aides Improve Safety Features You Should Look for When Searching for Assisted Living Facility What are the Odds of Needing Assisted Living?

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