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: Tips on Summer Traveling & Home Care Options

How to Travel With a Loved One Who Uses a Wheelchair Tips for Moving an Older Loved One Long Distances When Mom Refuses Help From Anyone But You 3 Signs Mom Might Be Ready to Discuss Home Care Options The Future of Long Term Care and How to Finance It

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6 Apps That Can Help Seniors Stay in The Loop

Many people have an image of seniors sitting in an arts and crafts room making popsicle stick bird houses, which is fine if you enjoy that type of living, but seniors can live vibrant lives, enjoying all the things they were too busy to do before they retired! The following…

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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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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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What Exactly is In Home Care?

  Alison Johnston, is a Denver based writer who enjoys writing about overall health and mental wellness. What is in home care? In home care provides assistance to allow the client to stay in their homes, instead of staying in a hospital, nursing home, or a rehabilitation facility. In home…

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