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!

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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A Few More Useful Tips on Caring for Seniors During the Summer

Taking care of an elderly individual? Summer can present its own unique issues when it comes to senior living and care. Below are some tips you can use to keep your loved one safe. Beware of Insects Many insects abound during the summer. Some may potentially be able to cause…

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Thursday Article Links: Caregiver Challenges

Living with Your Home Health Care Aide Did You Ever Think You’d Become a Caregiver for Mom? How to Cope with Personality Changes in a Loved One Caregiver Depression After Death

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Thursday Article Links: The Energy of Caregiving

Loving on Empty: The Energy of Caregiving Conversation Starters: How to Talk to Your Employer About Your Caregiver Support Needs Alzheimers on the Rise with a Caregiver Shortage Caring for Mom Felt Like a Gift at First, but the Stress is Killing You

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Thursday Article Links: Minority Mental Health Month

Minority Mental Health Month: Cultural Barriers in Healthcare Alzheimer’s: Making the Home Safe Close Up: The AARP Long Term Services and Supports Scorecard Dementia Caregiving: I Told You That Yesterday Remember! Remember?  

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New York’s CDPAP: In Context

New York’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), which was renamed in 1995 and has received statewide expansion, has been touted as ‘the textbook example for innovation’[i]through its cost-effective and personal approach to home care.  By allowing self-directing seniors, people with disabilities or their designated representatives to recruit, hire, train,…

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The Next Horizon: A Lifetime Service for Seniors with Brenda Dever-Armstrong

Brenda Dever-Armstrong is the CEO and owner of The Next Horizon Senior Military Locator/Resource/Advocate. The Next Horizon helps seniors and military 55 years and over in locating housing, senior communities, medical care, financial, legal, realtors, movers or whatever the need may be, now or in the near future. The Next…

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All About Private Duty Home Care, Day Services and Residential Homes for Seniors with Barth Holohan

When it comes to caring for your loved one, there are many options available for seniors that can help them in their day-to-day lives. Someone who knows all about providing a variety of care options to seniors is Barth Holohan. He is the president and founder of Continuum: Private Duty…

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