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!

Improving the Senior Resident Experience

For many Seniors the transition into a Senior Living Community can be a scary and daunting endeavor.  Of course it is.  Most of these individuals have spent sometimes upwards of 40-50 years in the same house.  They spent years watching their grandchildren run and play in the same backyard that…

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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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Stay Active During Retirement While Still Having Fun

by: Jordan Fuller Why It’s Never Too Late to Pick Up Golf For many people, golf and retirement go hand in hand. The goal of retirement is to move to a sunny climate like Florida, Arizona, or in Austin CCRC, live on a golf course and play every single day….

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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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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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Don’t Delay, Hiring a Caregiver, Discussing Cognitive Problems Sooner, & A Sweet Story

5 Reasons to Make Your CCRC Move Sooner Than Later Hiring an In-Home Caregiver: What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You New Alzheimer’s Campaign Encourages Families to Discuss Cognitive Problems Sooner, Enabling Early Diagnosis More than a nurse, a friend  

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How Pedometers Can Encourage Exercise in Your Senior Residents

Walking is one of the simplest and easiest ways to stay active, and with a low risk for injury, it’s a great option for seniors looking to improve their physical health. But how much should one walk to really see a significant difference in their health? While the number does…

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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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Current Trends In Senior Living

Options for seniors seeking living facilities beyond retirement range in levels of care, from independent living and Over 55 apartments, to continuing care and hospice. Current trends are changing the way industry providers market to the senior community and their families.  In an article dated January 27, 2019, from Senior Housing…

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Signs of Alzheimer’s, Lifelong Learning, Help at Home & Living with Purpose

Trouble with Simple Financial Tasks May be Early Sign of Alzheimer’s Senior Year: Blending Senior Living with Lifelong Learning Help For The Elderly Living At Home: More Support Needed Living with Purpose during Retirement

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