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!

Senior Living Article Links: Tips on Planning for Long- Term Care and Caregiving

3 Must Ask Questions When Considering a Life Plan Community Home Health Care Continues to be a More Affordable Option for Seniors and Others Tips for Fall-Proofing Your Home  

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What You Should Know When Hiring a Caregiver

When your loved one can no longer live at home independently, where do you turn? Most people would enjoy receiving care assistance in the comfort of their own home, but for many, these questions can be a challenge to answer. In San Diego, families face these decisions every-day, and it’s…

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The Pros & Cons in Home Care

I’ve read so many good and bad things about home care, such as recent posts like: Home Care Helping to Reduce Readmission Rates for Hospitalization 9 Reasons to Care for Aging Parents at Home Boston Area Home Care Agency Cuts Most Staff Amid Fraud Investigation Charges Filed in a Case…

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Thursday Article Links: The Caregiver Edition

Caring for Yourself While Caring for Difficult Parents I want to Stay in my Home – Aging Parent moving in with Adult Child Caregiving Families: How to Help a Loved One Downsize With Dignity Can a Move to a Retirement Community Make You Healthier?

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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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Caregiver Article Links: Tips on Communication, Nursing Homes, Senior Safety and Hospice

7 Tips to Effective Communication for Caregiving Families Spring Cleaning Tips for Seniors and Their Caregivers Things to Consider When Selecting a Nursing Home Why People Need to Consider Hospice  

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New LifeStyles Senior Living & Care Glossary

If you’re anything like me, one of the most frustrating things about entering the world of senior living & housing has to be the terminology. It can often be a daunting task to find the care services or housing you or your loved one needs, if you are unsure of…

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Home Care: A Benefit for the Senior in Your Life

As baby boomers enter their retirement years, the need for senior care has started to expand. This is especially true for home care and home health care, as approximately 12 million people in the U.S. require some form of these home based care services. The term Home care is used to…

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Improve Memory in a Few Easy Steps

  Alison Johnston, is a Denver based writer who enjoys writing about overall health and mental wellness. Everyone’s memory needs an occasional boost. But for people living with dementia, knowing how to improve memory recall can make profound differences in their lives and the lives of their families. Spending time…

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