The main thing about this place, besides the good medical supervision and the helpful caregivers, is that their activities department rocks. My dad was well cared for in another place but was bored and depressed most of the time. My god... I'm so glad I found Highgate for my mom. She doesn't just sit in her room or she doesn't end up stuck at a table with the TV on and a pile of dominoes in front of her. There are interesting , engaging people who work in a department that calls itself Life Enhancement. They talk to mom and get to play word games. They dance with her to ""her"" old music. One guy...he teaches her mime. They have ice cream socials, bands,van trips to go sight seeing. It dosen't matter whether she remembers things. They do it again without an attitude. It's great... I recommend this place highly if you want your loved one to be amused and experience lots of moments of joy as they live out their last time on earth. Man They even make me laugh sometimes.
Send them to Highgate...it's worth it!! I wish I knew about it for my dad. He's probably up in heaven or wherever looking at mom saying. ""Hey so was I ...chopped liver...or what?""
Pros: Caring /Attentive Activities People
Cons: My Dad is dead and couldn't come to this place
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