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!

What to Expect When a Loved One Enters Hospice Care

It’s the most difficult moment of your life when you first hear the words “hospice care” in relation to a loved one. As a caregiver or family member, you feel loss, dread, and an overwhelming fear of the unknown. What comes next? Knowing what to expect when a loved one…

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7 Simple Ways Seniors Can Improve Memory

Approximately 40% of people who are 65 and older have age-related memory loss. As we age, our bodies begin to break down, and that includes our brains. Age-related memory loss can be a complex and frustrating condition to deal with. It affects every area of a senior’s life and can…

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What Seniors Need To Know To Stay Safe During The COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our way of living for the near future. Without a vaccine, we will have to adjust to going out in public with personal protection, or PPE, and new social distancing protocols in restaurants and stores. With the older adults and those with underlying conditions, it…

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Signs to Stop Driving for Older Adults

Giving up driving can be a sensitive topic to discuss. Still, how do you know when it’s the right time? Here are a few signs to stop driving for older adults. Whether you are deciding if you should give up driving or you are a loved one worried about your…

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Factors to Consider When Building a Senior Living Facility

None of us are getting any younger; most people plan for their retirements so that they can find a safe and healthy retirement community. Although, with so many people aging, many senior living communities are opening additional facilities or expanding on their current building. Unfortunately, expanding or building a senior…

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How Seniors Can Increase Their VA Disability Ratings

Every American should be thankful for the bravery and selflessness of our senior veterans for their service in global conflicts like WWII and the Vietnam War. Many seniors live with the consequences of their service even today. For those that survive on only a small pension and their VA disability benefits,…

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Caring for Grandchildren During COVID-19

Grandparents know the deep joy that comes from watching our grandchildren growing up. Children help remind us of all the good things in our lives and ourselves. Unfortunately, this year has made it more challenging for us to spend time with our grandchildren because we can’t see them face to…

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Key Considerations When Hiring an In-Home Nurse

For some seniors, declining health reduces their ability to care for themselves. From getting dressed and preparing meals to completing household chores and running errands, mastering everyday tasks presents a challenge. It is when this happens that seniors and their families must make a decision on how to improve their…

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The Facts of Senior Life: What Are the Benefits of Assisted Living?

Are you you considering moving to an assisted living community? Or maybe are looking into one for your older family member that you can’t take care of or leave on their own. This can be a hard decision, especially if you’re not clear on what assisted living involves. What are…

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2020 Texas Hospital & Healthcare Guide

The 2020 Texas Hospital & Healthcare Guide is here! It is a complete list of all state hospitals, administrators, nursing centers, assisted living communities, local health departments, mental health crises centers, federal health contacts, professional health organizations, and more. Check it out here: http://tx-hospitals.com/

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