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# The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve

## Sitemaps
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## Pages
- [Memory Care Survey](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/memory-care-survey/): Making decisions about memory care can feel emotional, urgent, and unfamiliar, especially when you are trying to balance safety, independence, and quality of life. If you are noticing changes in memory, behavior, daily routines, or caregiver stress, it may be time to explore whether a supportive memory care environment could help.
- [Financial Resources](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/financial-resources/): Choosing senior living is an important life decision, and understanding how to pay for it is just as important. At Legacy at Highwoods Preserve, we believe financial planning should feel clear, supportive, and manageable, not overwhelming. Here, we outline common financial resources families use to fund senior living and introduce a simple tool to help you understand what may be possible for your situation.
- [Reviews](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/reviews/): Debbie Connell
- [Visitation Policy](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/visitation-policy/): Effective Date: April 30, 2025 (revised 9/12/2025)
- [Blog](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/blog/): Benefits of Memory Care in Tampa for People with Alzheimer’s When a loved one has Alzheimer’s, daily life can change
- [Tour & Photos](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/tour-photos/): Our RoomsCommon AreasDiningOur CommunityOur Rooms
Common Areas
Dining
Our Community
- [Dining](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/dining/): At The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve, we infuse joy and excitement into our dining experience with themed meals and celebrations throughout the year. Imagine savoring Italian night, enjoying a lively barbeque, or joining in festive holiday and birthday parties. These delightful events bring residents, families, friends, and staff together, creating cherished memories and a vibrant sense of community.
- [Floor Plans](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/floor-plans/): 370 sq. Ft.
- [Activities & Events](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/activities-events/): See what’s happening this month at The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve.
- [Features & Amenities](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/features-amenities/): Library/Lounge areas
- [Respite Care](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/respite-care/): Our short-term respite care residents enjoy peace of mind, knowing they receive the same exceptional care, services, and amenities as our long-term residents. Many short-term visitors choose to become permanent residents after experiencing the warm, supportive environment at The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve.
- [Memory Care](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/memory-care/): Welcome to a community dedicated to a special mission: providing your loved one with the best care and life possible. At The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve, we focus on the unique needs of each resident, ensuring they feel valued, successful, peaceful, cared for, and loved. We understand that every individual is different, with their own preferences, abilities, and goals. Our comprehensive program is designed to honor these differences, preserving the rights and dignity of each resident. Here, we celebrate individuality and create a nurturing environment where everyone can thrive.
- [Health & Wellness](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/health-and-wellness/): Memory Care and Special Programs: Tailored programs to meet the unique needs of residents.
- [Assisted Living](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/assisted-living/): Imagine a place where your comfort is our priority, and exceptional care is always within reach. At our community, we understand that your needs may evolve, and sometimes, a little extra support can make all the difference. Whether it’s assistance with medications or a helping hand with bathing, our devoted care team is here for you. Feel the reassurance of knowing that both you and your family can enjoy peace of mind, every day.
- [The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/): The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve provides top-tier services for its residents.

## Posts
- [Memory Care in Tampa: The Benefits for People with Alzheimer’s and Their Families](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/benefits-of-memory-care-in-tampa/): When a loved one has Alzheimer’s, daily life can change quietly at first, then all at once. A missed medication becomes a pattern. Confusion turns into a wandering risk. Even a familiar kitchen can become unsafe. If you’re searching for memory care in Tampa, you’re likely not just looking for a place; you’re looking for stability, safety, and a path forward that feels humane.
- [Senior Living in Tampa Palms: Why Families Trust The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/senior-living-in-tampa-palms/): Families don’t choose senior living in Tampa Palms because of a brochure. They choose it because their loved one feels seen, the day runs with steady rhythm, and communication is clear, so the whole family can breathe again.
- [How The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve Enhances Quality of Life for Residents](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/quality-of-life-assisted-living/): When families begin looking into assisted living, the conversation often starts with safety and support. But at The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve, we go beyond meeting basic needs; we're focused on something deeper: quality of life.
- [How Assisted Living at Legacy Preserve Balances Independence with Support](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/independence-in-assisted-living/): For families looking for a place where their loved ones can age with both dignity and safety, we want to show how independence in assisted living isn't just possible—it's encouraged.
- [Signs It’s Time for Assisted Living: A Checklist for Families](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/when-to-move-to-assisted-living/): Realizing your aging parent may need more support is never easy. Most families start with small worries: a missed doctor's appointment, a forgotten meal, or a bump from a fall. However, as those concerns stack up, one question arises: "When is it time to move to assisted living?"
- [Why Families Choose The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve for Assisted Living in Tampa, FL](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/choose-assisted-living-tampa-fl-2/): Choosing an assisted living community for a loved one is a big decision—and it's one many families in Tampa, FL, are facing today. You want safety, comfort, and, most of all, a place that feels like home.
- [Senior Living Community Search – Essential Tips for Families](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/senior-living-community-search-essential-tips-for-families/): Starting the process of finding the right senior living community for your loved one can be overwhelming. At The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve, we understand the importance of making an informed choice that ensures the well-being and happiness of your family member. To help you navigate this significant decision, we’ve put together some valuable tips for your journey.
- [How Active Living Benefits Your Health and Happiness](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/how-active-living-benefits-your-health-and-happiness/): Aging gracefully is a journey that embraces both health and happiness through the power of active living. As we advance in years, it becomes even more crucial to focus on our well-being, intertwining physical activity with the joy of life’s later chapters. This journey is not just about adding years to life but also adding life to years, ensuring each moment is lived with vigor and purpose.
- [June Is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/june-is-alzheimers-and-brain-awareness-month/): Each June, the Alzheimer’s Association sponsors Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month to call attention to Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
- [Dementia Caregivers: Tips for Everyday Care and Communication](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/dementia-caregivers-tips-for-everyday-care-and-communication/): Today 5 million people in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s disease and related memory loss, and as our population ages, that number will increase. Appropriate support services and environment, such as those residents of The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve enjoy, help them make the most of their remaining abilities, as unique individuals who continue to participate in the community and who thrive on social interaction and engagement, even as the disease progresses. “I’m still me!” we hear many people with memory loss say, even as their needs and abilities change.
- [Overcoming the Stigma Around Alzheimer’s Disease](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/overcoming-the-stigma-around-alzheimers-disease/): Today 5 million people in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s disease and related memory loss, and as our population ages, that number will increase. Appropriate support services and environment, such as those residents of The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve enjoy, help them make the most of their remaining abilities, as unique individuals who continue to participate in the community and who thrive on social interaction and engagement, even as the disease progresses. “I’m still me!” we hear many people with memory loss say, even as their needs and abilities change.
- [Preventing Brain Injuries](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/preventing-brain-injuries/): Each year, almost 3 million people in the U.S. go to the emergency room after a head injury, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Almost 60,000 of these injuries prove to be fatal, and almost 100,000 lead to permanent disability.
- [Don’t Waste Your Money on Brain Health Supplements](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/dont-waste-your-money-on-brain-health-supplements/): When it comes to growing older, most people list memory loss as a top fear. Especially if we have loved ones who are living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder, we might think it’s a good idea to take a pill or capsule to keep our minds sharp as we age.
- [Money Management Problems Often the Earliest Sign of Memory Loss](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/money-management-problems/): When a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder, family assume they will eventually need to step in and help their loved one with money management. But they should know that in fact, money management challenges are often the first effect of memory loss—and the problem may have been going on undetected for some time. According to experts from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, “When once-simple financial tasks become difficult or confusing, it can be the canary in the coal mine signaling that an elderly person is developing dementia.”
- [Wandering Is a Top Concern When a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s Disease](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/wandering-is-a-top-concern-when-a-loved-one-has-alzheimers-disease/): “Characteristics of risky wandering include frequent and repetitive walking without resting, which can be very tiring. Also, walking without knowing where you are and how to get back home without help from another person—in other words, wayfinding problems,” explains Dr. Margie MacAndrew of Queensland University of Technology in Australia. “Wandering can result in potentially life-threatening outcomes such as malnutrition, increased risk of falls, injury, exhaustion, hypothermia, becoming lost and death.”
- [How To Celebrate Thanksgiving During COVID-19](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/how-to-celebrate-thanksgiving-during-covid-19/): This Thanksgiving is an opportunity to think outside the box of your family’s Thanksgiving traditions because you find them comforting in these uncertain times. Regardless of which camp you fall into, we’ve put together a list of low-stress ways to safely celebrate Thanksgiving amid the pandemic. If you live in a warmer climate, consider taking advantage of the nice weather by having your Thanksgiving dinner outside. Try to start new traditions. You can Dine Virtually, All of your family can come together these holidays and safely dine together. You can organize a meal exchange among a few households. Then have your Thanksgiving dinner via Skype or Zoom.
- [Zoom Pals](https://www.legacypreservetampa.com/zoom-pals/): We would like to introduce you to the Brain Exercise Initiative and Esin at UCLA. It’s a new program that UCLA is trying to start at BEI called Virtual Connections. With all our in-person initiatives being put on hold due to COVID-19, they wanted to continue to reach out to seniors and maintain connections with residents within our community. We are pairing volunteers with seniors to meet once a week through virtual means (phone, skype, zoom, etc.) for a friendly chat. Our aim is to pair volunteers from the existing chapter we are partnered with. Also other students from different universities across the United States. With The Brain Exercise Initiative, our goal is to go to retirement homes and do brain exercises with elders. There are numerous studies that discuss how stimulation of the brain on a daily basis can help improve the memory of those with Alzheimer’s.