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!

Medication Management for Seniors and Caregivers: Tips to Prevent Misuse

Caring for seniors is a dynamic process that involves monitoring nutrition and diet, daily exercise, and managing a list of medications. It’s quite common for caregivers and seniors to express feeling overwhelmed and at times concerned with regards to taking medicines as prescribed. Medication Misuse  Medications are a huge part of…

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Thursday Article Links

A Guide to Downsizing for Seniors and Their Loved Ones Senior Isolation and Loneliness, What Can We Do? Proposed Tax Changes May Hit Seniors & CCRCs Hard Dining with Dignity Even When it Seems Impossible

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Links for Seniors

  How to Evaluate a Skilled Nursing Facility   Simplified Lifestyles are Becoming the New American Dream for Retirees   Medicare Open Enrollment 2018   Remain in the Home You Love: The Continuing Care at Home Model

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Customer Service Careers Best Suited for the Family Caregiver

Being a caregiver can be difficult, but if you also have to work outside of the home to help with finances, it becomes even more difficult! a full-time caregiver must be available 24/7 unless they have help from time to time thru respite care like home care, adult day care,…

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Senior Living & Care Links for the Week

VA Aid and Attendance: Money That Can Help Your Veteran or Their Spouse Dealing with Infections Often Becomes the Burden of Families After Transitioning Home Mental Illness Awareness Week: Removing the Stigma of Treatment for Mental Health Disorders in Seniors Coping with Cognitive Impairment “…but I love my home”: Is…

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When Your Parents Need Help, But They Don’t Think They Do

Jane came to visit her Mom, Amy, in Chesterbrook and was sad to see that her Mom, who had always made the most amazing meals,was eating far too many cold sandwiches for lunch and dinner. She seemed to be having a hard time getting to the grocery store and preparing…

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How to Tell an Aging Loved One it is Time to Stop Driving

As we grow up, our parents are there for us. They teach us the things we need to live independently and we look to them for help and guidance. This includes learning how to drive. But as the years go by, this role reverses and our parents may begin to…

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Seniors at Home: How to Stay Independent at Home Longer

5 Tips for Seniors to Stay in Your Home for Longer If you’ve ever considered assisted living, moving into a retirement community or life in a care home, then there’s a chance that you &/or your family is concerned about your fading independence. It may be the one thing that’s…

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Thursday Article Links: Finding Temporary Care for Seniors Displaced by Hurricane Harvey

Finding Temporary Care for Seniors Displaced by Hurricane Disaster Taking Over Your Aging Parents’ Finances Does Your Retirement Plan Overlook This Crucial Decision? 5 Tips After Caregiving is Over Home Care Options Afford a Chance for Seniors to Feel Less Isolated    

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How to Balance Back to School as a Family Caregiver

As a caregiver, your time is valuable, but it is important to stimulate your mind. Going back to college is one way to broaden your horizons and create more opportunities for yourself. The issue is finding the resources and time to get started and continue your college career. A balance…

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