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!

A Few Ways to Celebrate Halloween at Your Senior Living Community

Celebrating holidays at your senior living community is always a great idea. It not only is a great way for your residents to have fun, but it also gives them a chance to interact with and spend quality time with others. With Halloween less than a week away, below are…

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Senior Caregiving – Geriatric Psychiatric Admissions

One of the less talked about topics of senior caregiving is geriatric psychiatry and Geri-psych admissions. People who are suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia may experience a voluntary or involuntary geriatric psychiatric admission at some point. A psychiatric admission is typically required when a patient in an assisted living or nursing…

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Come Join Us at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Ft. Worth

Join us this Saturday, 10/28 as we #WalkToEndAlzheimer’s in Ft. Worth. The New LifeStyles Walkers will be walking & we will have a table where you can pick-up a free copy of our guide to senior living and care (including Memory Care, Adult Day Programs & more) for Tarrant, Johnson,…

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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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Bracing for the Falls of an Aging Nation

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending an industry networking lunch where Carmen Vitton, Chief Operating Officer (with many letters after her name) of Rehab Synergies presented on falls, and how best to plan to get ahead of them. The statistics on falls is staggering! And with the world…

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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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Adding Touches of Luxury to your Assisted Living Home

Luxurious assisted living communities have features that can be adopted by less expensive facilities with some creative thinking. Features that might just give your home the edge to win out over the competition: Special entertainment:  Local choirs and Scout troops are free. To find a “big name” entertainer who will…

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Senior Caregiving: Tips for Moving Your Parent in With You

Having your parent move in with you may seem like the greatest gift that you can give them. However, it is not always the easiest thing to do, especially if your parent requires a lot of extra care. You may end up resenting them and ruining a good relationship, or…

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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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