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!

Lets Talk Independent Living!

When speaking to family members and seniors, I hear plenty of misconstrued details about what life in a retirement community is like. Recently, one of my aunts was referred by one of her health and wellness counselors to start considering Independent Living options. At 68 years old she is very…

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Thursday Article Links: Tips on Summer Traveling & Home Care Options

How to Travel With a Loved One Who Uses a Wheelchair Tips for Moving an Older Loved One Long Distances When Mom Refuses Help From Anyone But You 3 Signs Mom Might Be Ready to Discuss Home Care Options The Future of Long Term Care and How to Finance It

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3 Signs That It May be Time for Your Loved One to Consider Senior Living

In many cases the last thing that your parent or loved one wants to think about, is moving out of his or her home. But as your loved ones’ age, moving into a senior living community may become a better alternative. Countless seniors live in 55+ or 62+ communities and…

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Senior Living & Care Article Links: Respite Care & Caregiving Tips

How a Senior Move Manager Can Help Your Parents Relocate Considerations for Caregivers Power of Attorney Documents Can Alleviate Problems Later Caregiver Tip- Take Respite Caregiving, 10 Steps to Greater Balance

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Help with Choosing a Memory Care Community and Dealing with Memory Loss

When you are considering a memory care community for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s, you must make sure that the care that’s provided meets the needs of your loved one. Someone who knows all about this is Katrina Parker. She is the Corporate Director of Marketing at The…

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Thursday Article Links: Tips on Respite Care, Caregiver Stress & Home Care

Are You a Family Caregiver Who Needs a Break?  How C Retirement and Considering the Cost of Home Care Keeping In Contact With Loved Ones Who Live Far Away 

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6 Apps That Can Help Seniors Stay in The Loop

Many people have an image of seniors sitting in an arts and crafts room making popsicle stick bird houses, which is fine if you enjoy that type of living, but seniors can live vibrant lives, enjoying all the things they were too busy to do before they retired! The following…

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How I Want to Spend my Golden Years

Welcome back to the Concerns & Advice series. This week we are featuring a blog from a member of the New LifeStyles family, who describes what kind of living community environment she would want to live in during her golden years. Stay tuned for next weeks post, where we will feature advice and tips…

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Caregiver Article Links: Tips on Parenting Your Parents, Long Distance Caring & Senior Citizen Scams

Can Better Listening Skills Make You a Better Caregiver? 8 costly scams that target senior citizens Long Distance Caring I want to Stay in my Home – Services Available Bringing the Family Support Together: Crucial Steps in Elder Care Planning   

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Concerns & Advice Part Two: Memory Care & The Circle of Life

Welcome back to the Concerns & Advice series. Last week we featured a blog on a member of the New LifeStyles family, who is dealing with the effect of dementia and Alzheimers on their parents. In this weeks post we are featuring advice to help others who may be in the…

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