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!

Thursday Article Links: November is American Diabetes Month

Diabetes: New Findings & Advances in Caring for Seniors with Diabetes How to Travel With a Loved One Who Uses a Wheelchair 5 Exercises That Are Vital To Your Independence Live to 100 With These Blue Zone Diet Tips  

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My Visit at the Highland Springs Community as an Intern

During my short time interning with New LifeStyles, I have learned so much about the senior living & care industry, such as the different types of communities and the services they offer. From independent and assisted living, respite care, memory care, home care and hospice care, they differ greatly. So…

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Why Don’t More Families Take Advantage of Respite Care?

Baby boomers are aging and it won’t be long before a whole new generation of families are taking care of their elderly relatives. Some seniors will end up in long-term care facilities, but many families will choose to care for their loved ones at home. As a caregiver, taking care…

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Dog Days

We are based in Dallas and this time of year really personifies the dog days of summer. Its really hot, been hot for a few weeks and we still have to get through August. Sometimes there are dog days in our industry. You have a few move-outs in the same…

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Thursday Article Links: Tips on Caregiving and Hospice

When to Get On the Wait List at a Retirement Community Fun Summer Activities for Seniors Senior Hygiene and Personal Care: Five Tips for Caregivers Caring at Work Tips for Having a Hospice Conversation  

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Thursday Article Links: Tips for Caregivers

Community Activities for Seniors Using Humor to Deal with Caregiving Stressors Two Tips for Caregivers  

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Thursday Article Links: Tips on Home Care, The Sandwich Generation & Caregiving

Understanding Memory Loss & Memory Care Communities Top 10+1 Reasons Everyone Needs a Comprehensive Power of Attorney Tips for Balancing Time & Finances for the Sandwich Generation How to Make Tough Decisions as a Caregiver

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The Sandwich Generation: Can Families Afford both Senior Living & College?

Can you pay for college and a nursing home? This is a question that is on the minds of many in what is known as the sandwich generation. This means that they are acting as a caregiver for aging parents while also caring for and/or supporting their own children. When…

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Thursday Links

  https://www.nextavenue.org/millennials-wish-boomer-parents-tell/       http://senior-care-central.com/caregiver-burnout/       https://www.mylifesite.net/blog/post/for-profit-or-not-for-profit-ccrcs-whats-the-difference       https://www.ecarediary.com/Blog2734/Discussing-End-of-Life-Choices-with-Your-Doctor.aspx             https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/time-out-to-reduce-caregiver-stress/  

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How to “efficiently” care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s

In an effort to continue to bring awareness to Alzheimer’s, Dementia and other memory based issues: According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over 5 million Americans are currently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. As Americans live longer and longer more people are developing the disease. One in nine Americans 65 and over has…

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