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Every year, millions of individuals become caregivers without really thinking about it or understanding the full responsibility of the role. After all, when someone we love needs assistance, it’s our job to rise to the occasion and help them as best we ...

For many dementia caregivers, keeping their loved one from wandering is a difficult part of their reality. The Alzheimer’s Association® states that approximately 60 percent of individuals living with Alzheimer’s or dementia will wander at least once. If ...

Making the decision to move your senior loved one into memory care is a big step in helping ensure the health, safety and well-being of the individual. John Moniz, Executive Director of Bridges® by EPOCH at Hingham, says that while the decision is never ...

If you are an adult child with aging parents, you may be noticing that they’re slowing down and starting to require a little extra help. Even if your parents are healthy, active and completely independent, you may have asked yourself: what’s going to ...

No one wants a loved one to develop dementia. So when things start to seem a little off with a loved one, it’s completely natural to want to believe that nothing is wrong. Unfortunately, this can lead to issues, accidents and missed opportunities for the ...

A dementia diagnosis is a life-changing event that can cause much grief and sadness. However, it can sometimes come as a relief to the individual and family members. At last, they understand why certain things are happening, and that there are things ...

Our brains are amazing organs, coordinating and running everything from our memories to our physical function to emotions and so much more. But just like every other aspect of our body, our brains change as we age, and our mental function can change ...

Dementia is a progressive disease, which is both a good thing and a bad thing. Good, because it means that when it’s detected early, the individual can take steps to ensure the health, safety and security of themselves and their family members, while ...

“Many people use the terms dementia and Alzheimer's disease interchangeably, which can lead to some confusion,” says Reshma Nair, Executive Director of Bridges® by EPOCH at Andover, a memory care assisted living community in Andover, MA. “Alzheimer’s ...