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Caring for a Loved One with Dementia During the Holidays: Tips for Reducing Stress and Enhancing Joy
The holiday season is often filled with joy and cherished moments. However, for families caring for a loved one with dementia, it can also bring additional stress. Balancing caregiving responsibilities with holiday traditions can feel overwhelming, often ...
Epoch Senior Living is rolling out a new training program for all memory care staff in an effort to provide better care to residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
The company announced at the end of October the expansion of ...
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects millions of individuals and their families worldwide. Understanding the early signs and differentiating them from normal age-related changes are crucial for early intervention and ...
Bridges by EPOCH at Trumbull resident, Donald Palazzo, has been a fan of the Yankees since he was 8 years old. As a longtime Stamford resident, Donald has seen the Yankees before, but it has been decades since he attended a game. On September 24, the ...
Being a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with significant challenges. Often, caregivers focus so intently on their loved ones that they fail to recognize their ...
On July 31st, the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (Mass-ALA) honored Marietta “Etta” Sullivan, Life Enrichment Director at Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke, at their annual Excellence Awards Dinner with the 2024 Life Enrichment Award.
As the ...
Dementia is a complex and often misunderstood condition characterized by a decline in cognitive function that can interfere with daily life and activities. This condition affects memory and can also impact language, problem-solving abilities, and even ...
Run to Home Base, a charity that raises funds for veterans and their families affected by the trauma of war, is a cause that hits close to home for Camille Ciarametaro.
The Senior Advisor at Bridges® by EPOCH at Lexington joined hundreds of families ...
Mike Lightner of Bridges® by Epoch at Sudbury, a premier provider of exceptional memory care, has found a way to make a “pawsitive” impact on the local community by donating old newspapers to Save a Dog, a Massachusetts- based humane society focused on ...
At Bridges® by Epoch at Trumbull (a memory care facility that’s part of EPOCH Senior Living, a premier provider of exceptional senior living services throughout the Northeast), dedicated team members build meaningful relationships with residents every ...
Laurie Gerber
The role of older adults in society is changing so rapidly that many of us in the senior living industry are constantly striving to keep up.
Modern medicine and healthier lifestyles are resulting in more Americans living longer and, ...
Caring for a loved one with dementia often brings unique challenges, particularly when they also experience symptoms of depression. Understanding the connection between dementia and depression, recognizing the signs and symptoms, and knowing how to ...