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When your loved one has an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis, there may come a time when additional support is needed. There’s no set time for making this decision, as every family and situation will be different. At Bridges® by EPOCH, we encourage ...
It’s a new year, and perhaps you’ve decided that 2024 is the year to look into memory care for a loved one. Maybe you saw them struggling during the holidays, or family changes such as a move are coming to your life. No matter your circumstances, you ...
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a challenging journey, especially when faced with the complex symptoms that often accompany the condition. While medications are commonly prescribed, non-pharmacological interventions can also play a crucial ...
People living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia often experience wandering, a common and concerning behavioral symptom. Some signs of wandering could be returning late from a regular walk or drive later than usual; getting confused or lost on a ...
Q: This is my first holiday season caring for my mom who has dementia. What do I need to know to make this holiday more enjoyable for her and smoother for me?
A: Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia during the ...
Gift-giving for loved ones with dementia can be a thoughtful and heartwarming way to show your care and support – whether it’s the holiday season or not. However, we know that finding the perfect gift can be difficult. Keep in mind that the perfect gift ...
Q: We are suspicious my loved one might have dementia. They are showing signs of memory loss. Do you have any advice on what we should do now?
A: Seeking a dementia diagnosis is an emotional decision that may come with fear of judgment, worries about ...
When your loved one has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, as the disease progresses, so do changes to routine. Usually, stage 5 of dementia is when the logistics of bathing become more cumbersome. Perhaps your loved one is no longer cognizant of ...
The Norwalk senior living community celebrated the annual “Paint the Night Purple."
The event benefits the Alzheimer's Association. It was an evening of line dancing at the Bridges by EPOCH center.
Attendees enjoyed live music by the Gunsmoke, a ...
Q: My family member was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. We plan to provide care at home for her as long as possible. Do you have any advice?
A: There’s no one way to approach dementia caregiving, but there are some tried and true tips that ...
For family caregivers, wandering is a very serious concern. This is especially true among persons with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. For this reason, understanding wandering is crucial. To help you on your journey, we’re breaking down the ...
ANDOVER — For some dementia patients, music is a way to feel better and relate back to memories of the past.
One resident at Bridges by EPOCH in Andover, a full memory care service facility, really connected with jazz music, according to Wellness ...