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Our big family homes contain some of our very favorite memories. However, if your parent or senior loved one is getting to the point where they need daily assistance – or have been diagnosed with dementia – that wonderful family home quickly becomes too ...

“Caregivers are amazing people who provide a priceless gift of support to their loved ones with dementia,” says Alicia Seaver, Vice President of Memory Care Operations of EPOCH Senior Living. “They give their all – and that’s incredibly draining. Most ...

If you’re a caregiver to someone with dementia, what does your life look like now compared to before? Have you had to give up activities you enjoyed, like spending time with friends, volunteering at your kids’ schools, having lunch with girlfriends or ...

Do you know the signs of elder abuse? “Elder abuse is when someone over the age of 60 is harmed or neglected due to intentional or unintentional actions,” says Addie Ricci, Executive Director of Bridges® by EPOCH at Norwalk, located in Norwalk, CT. ...

One of the most difficult decisions caregivers will face is knowing when to place their loved one in a memory care assisted living community. There is no hard and fast answer to this question – and it depends on each individual person and each individual ...

Dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease often cause loved ones to act in unpredictable, different and difficult ways. Some normally calm individuals suddenly become aggressive or anxious. Others will repeat questions, words or gestures – often excessively. ...

Caring for a loved one with dementia is both rewarding and incredibly challenging. One of the biggest difficulties facing caregivers is making sure their loved one is staying as healthy as possible. As dementia progresses, it becomes increasingly ...

“Love is all you need,” sings The Beatles, and that idea of love conquers all is woven all throughout our society. Oftentimes, this is the case, but when you or a spouse develop a chronic disease like dementia or another life-changing condition, even ...

One of the hardest things that adult children or caregivers can face is moving their loved one to memory care ... because, quite often, the loved one will refuse care. They may think that “nothing is wrong with them.” They may be afraid of what’s to ...

Keeping your blood pressure at a healthy level is incredibly important for everyone, no matter what their age. As we get older, however, our blood pressure changes and it becomes more difficult to keep a “normal” blood pressure. “High blood pressure, ...

Guilt is a constant companion to caregivers and family members who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. But even though it’s a feeling that’s natural and to be expected, it’s essential to find ways to cope, says Barbara ...