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!

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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Thursday Article Links: Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month: FAQs About Alzheimer’s CCRC vs. Rental Retirement Community: What are the Differences? 3 Ways In-Home Care can Reduce Senior Medical Visits Caregiving by Men: A Husband’s Perspective Preparing for the Next Phase of Alzheimer’s Care  

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Thursday Article Links: Professional Caregiving Assistance Tips for Caregivers

3 Ways Professional Caregiving Assistance Benefits Family Caregivers How Short-Term Respite Care and In-Home Care Ease the Transition from Hospital to Home The Senior Loneliness Epidemic and Solutions to “Cure” It Heat Stress in the Elderly Caregivers, Alcohol and Substance Abuse          

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Senior Caregiving: Tips to Maintaining Patience

As the baby boomer generation ages into their 60’s, 70’s and beyond, some caregivers in the United States are finding their responsibilities heavier than ever. The aging of the baby boom generation could fuel a 75 percent increase in the number of Americans ages 65 and older requiring nursing home care, to…

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Thursday Article Links: Tips for Caregivers for the Summer

How to Analyze the Quality of a CCRC Healthcare Center Mental Stimulation is Just as Important for Caregivers as it is for Seniors Encouraging Reluctant Seniors to Socialize Summer Travel Plans for Caregivers

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Thursday Article Links: Tips on Helping Your Loved Ones Stay Healthy

Who Decides If a CCRC Resident Needs a Higher Level of Care? How Can I Hire the “Right” Caregiver? Helping Loved Ones After a Stroke Dealing with Arthritis in Hot Weather

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Thursday Article Links: Tips on Helping Your Loved Ones Stay Healthy

Who Decides If a CCRC Resident Needs a Higher Level of Care? How Can I Hire the “Right” Caregiver? Helping Loved Ones After a Stroke Dealing with Arthritis in Hot Weather

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5 Signs That a Switch from Home Care to Nursing Home Care May be Necessary for Your Loved One

Families may care for their loved one at home for as long as possible, or the senior may remain at home independently with caregivers coming into the home or at an assisted living community. Sometimes, due to aging and illness, it may become necessary to consider nursing home care because home care is no longer…

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Senior Caregiving: Parenting Your Parent

We never expect to become parents to our own parents, but as they age, their need to hold onto their independence conflicts with our responsibility to make sure they are safe and receiving the best care. It’s hard to know exactly when it’s time to transition from being a concerned…

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