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One of the biggest worries seniors and their loved ones have is developing Alzheimer’s disease or another form of cognitive decline. We’re all very aware that the first sign of these diseases is memory loss, so when Mom or Dad starts to become forgetful, ...

Being a caregiver for a loved one with dementia is a big challenge, and many first-time caregivers find themselves in over their heads, says Barbara Harrison, Executive Director of Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood, a memory care assisted living community in ...

Forms of dementia like Alzheimer’s disease affect the mind and body in many different ways. Although memory loss is the most well-known indicator and symptom of the disease, there are other challenging behaviors that caregivers will potentially have to ...

National Parents’ Day, which takes place on the fourth Sunday of July, is yet another opportunity for thankful children to celebrate parents, grandparents and other cherished loved ones who played a parental role in their lives. Established in 1994 by ...

What’s your life purpose? That’s a question only you can answer, and one that can change often throughout the course of your life. When you’re younger, your purpose could be to build a career or do your part in making the world a better place. As you get ...

Making the decision to move a loved one into memory care can be very difficult. After all, many caregivers may feel guilt, shame or uncertainty about whether they’re doing the right thing for their loved one. Addie Ricci, Executive Director at Bridges by ...

When was the last time you had a good, solid, restful night’s sleep? In a perfect world, the answer would be “last night” – but for many Americans, particularly caregivers, sleeping through the night seem as a much a pipe dream as having a ...

As a caregiver for a loved one with dementia, you already know that decision-making is a big part of your job. There are the little, everyday ones that have to be made, like what should we have for dinner? And then there are the bigger, more serious ...

Bridges® by EPOCH, New England’s largest stand-alone memory care assisted living provider, is pleased to announce that its newest community will open spring 2022 in Lexington, MA. “Unlike other assisted living communities, Bridges by EPOCH at ...

“Do you remember?” This innocuous-seeming question can end up becoming a minefield if you’re speaking to a loved one with dementia.  “It’s not uncommon to want to ask questions like this, especially if you’re a first-time caregiver, because it ...

Once a person has been diagnosed with a cognitive illness like Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, it’s important to take steps to plan ahead for their present and future care.  “Memory care planning isn’t something that should be ...