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 Best Medical Alerts, Self-care for the Caregiver, CCRC Cost vs Value, Sleep Changes and Help with Caregiving

Best Medical Alert Systems Of 2019 Self-care for the Caregiver One CCRC Resident’s Experience with Cost vs. Value Everything You Need To Know About How Sleep Changes When You Age Finding Money, Resources & Programs that Can Help with Caregiving

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White Lies, The Value of Community, Consider a Community Sooner, & Social Isolation

Loving White Lies The Value of Community at a CCRC Many residents never even considered moving to retirement community Social Isolation: Overcoming This Health Crisis

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Tips for Caregivers Who Want To Be the Best They Can Be

If you are a caregiver or planning to be a caregiver in the near future, you should know that one of the most critical things you can do is make a conscious effort to stay productive. Continually work on yourself and don’t fall into a slump or routine that may…

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How to Decrease Your Alzheimer’s Risk, Long-Distance Caregiving, What Home Care Needs From You, Considerations When Looking For a Senior Community

Doing these five things could decrease your risk of Alzheimer’s by 60 percent, new study says The Challenge of Long-Distance Caregiving Top Ten Things Home Care Professionals Need from Family Caregivers Questions to Ask and Things to Consider When Looking For a Senior Living Community

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Why Self Care for Caregivers Is So Important

Caregiving can take a toll on you, both mentally and physically. It is all too common to lose sight of yourself while spending most of your time dedicated to your patients. Although this will bring an immeasurable amount of joy into your life, it can simultaneously begin to have subtle…

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Emotions of New Residents, Summer Travel, Dementia Tips, & Building a Care Team

The Array of Emotions Felt by New Residents Summer Travel Plans for Caregivers Living with Dementia – 51 Tips to Help You With Daily Living More Than Just a Caregiver – The Importance of a Full Care Team in Senior Care

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Benefits of Retirement Communities, Helping from Far Away, Building Resilience, & The Sibling Factor

Research Continues to Find Benefits of Retirement Communities Helping From Far Away How Dementia Caregivers Can Practice Building Resilience The Sibling Factor: 5 Dos and Don’ts For Caring For Aging Parents Together

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Beat the Summer Heat, Security Tips, Connecting on Father’s Day, Fall Statistics, Elder Fraud & Confessions of a Recovering Caregiver

Six security tips to follow before you move your loved one into a senior-living community Promoting Connection on Father’s Day when Your Father has Dementia Falls in the Elderly: Statistics Confessions of a Recovering Caregiver

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Special Days for Seniors – Best Gifts for Seniors In A Care Facility

A well thought-out gift goes far to brighten the day of a senior care home resident.  Facility restrictions or a lack of personal space can make shopping tough, but there are some items that will delight and still be practical in a care home setting. When buying gifts for seniors,…

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Senior Travel, Independent Living, and Summer Caregiving

How Does Aging Affect Traveling Ability? What Does “Independent Living” Mean in the Senior Living World? The Summer I Took Care of Grandpa Golden

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