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!

CCRCs, Caring for Caregivers & those with Alzheimer’s & Home Safety

Will a CCRC Move Me to Assisted Living Too Soon? 7 Essential Do’s and Don’ts for People Caring for Caregivers Home Safety and Alzheimer’s Caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia

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Is It Delirium or Dementia? Both can be Scary – Know the Difference

Delirium and Dementia appear very similar on the surface. They are often confused. Even for medical professionals and caregivers, it can be easy to misinterpret the signals. It is possible for a person to have dementia and delirium, which further complicates the diagnosis. Delirium can often be reversed. Delirium causes…

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Senior Care Industry Halloween & More Links

Halloween Party Game Ideas For Seniors Creative Halloween Treats for Seniors How Not to Get Your Budget “Axed” Social Connectedness and Engagement Technology Online Tool Skilled Nursing Facilities Cut Hospitalizations in CMS Initiative

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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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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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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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