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“Summertime is the perfect time to relax in the shade with an easy, breezy book,” says Cindy Wirth, Executive Director of Bridges® by EPOCH at Sudbury, a memory care assisted living community in Sudbury, MA. “Reading is an enjoyable pastime for all ages, ...

Being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia is life-changing. It’s one thing when an older senior receives the news: while still unsettling and scary, it’s something that you or your loved ones have probably thought about. ...

Summer means a lot of things to all of us, but one of the best things it means is a pantry filled with fresh, delicious, nutritious seasonal foods. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables just sounds good in the summertime, especially when paired with dining ...

Knowledge is power, so they say, but many adult children of aging parents discover they have very little knowledge to help them make decisions about their mother or father’s care. If their parents have planned ahead, at least they have a roadmap. But if ...

Ever laid awake at night worrying – or simply thinking too much? If you’re a caregiver for a senior loved one, this may sound like your regular nightly routine. It’s not uncommon for caregivers to lie awake at night, either worrying or being jolted awake ...

It’s important for seniors with dementia to engage their brains and continue to do activities that allow them to feel fulfilled, inspired and useful. One of the best ways to do that is through artistic and creative endeavors, says Reshma Nair, Executive ...

Laughter is the best medicine, so they say, and it’s hard to deny that a hearty belly laugh is one of the greatest feelings in the world. It’s amazing how tickling your funny bone can suddenly make the world seem brighter, help your mood seem lighter and ...

Summertime is typically an easy, breezy time of year, but this year has been a little – how shall we say – different. Pair the overall (and overwhelming) difficulties of 2020 with the everyday responsibilities of someone who is a caregiver for a senior ...

“Let me know how I can help,” is a phrase that is often said to caregivers. Obviously, it comes from a place of compassion and kindness – but even the idea of thinking of something for someone to help them with can be too much work for a stressed out, ...

We are bombarded by sensory stimulation all day long. Take a few seconds to think about where you’re sitting at this exact moment. What are you hearing? Smelling? Seeing? Touching? Tasting? A healthy brain is able to sort through and tune out different ...

Alicia Seaver is the Vice President of Memory Care Operations for EPOCH Senior Living and a Certified Memory Impairment Specialist. Every month, she addresses a specific issue related to memory loss and memory care. If you’re interested in learning about ...