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If you were facing caregiver burnout, would you know that’s what you’re experiencing? Unfortunately, for many people caring for a loved one with memory loss, they wouldn’t know this, leading them to feel helpless while possibly impacting their overall ...
The Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA) and the Alzheimer’s Association® awarded Bridges® by EPOCH at Norwalk, Bridges® by EPOCH at Trumbull, and Bridges® at Waterstone on High Ridge with the Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ accreditation. The ...
In this Bridges to Community podcast episode, Sarah Turcotte, Area Community Liaison, and Erica Labb, Executive Director, of Bridges® by EPOCH at Westford interview Darcia Tremblay, President and Owner of Silver Lining Solutions, Inc. With 14 years of ...
Q. Memory loss runs in my family, so we’re all trying to find ways to maintain our brain health. Is there any new research or are there any current trends that can help us improve our cognitive wellness?
A. This is such a great question, and I’m so glad ...
From Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease dementia to frontotemporal dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies, different types of dementia have different signs and symptoms and affect brain cells differently.
If you’re like many who are new to ...
In this Bridges to Community podcast episode, Sarah Turcotte, Area Community Liaison, and Erica Labb, Executive Director, of Bridges® by EPOCH at Westford, interview Samantha Gentel, Esq. an Elder Law Attorney at Generation Law Group of Acton, MA about ...
Q. My dad always told me that honesty is the best policy, but now that he’s been diagnosed with dementia, caregivers are sharing that therapeutic fibbing has been one of the most helpful tools in their caregiving kit. I feel conflicted. Can you explain ...
Did you know that Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60%-80% of dementia cases? What’s more, did you know that over 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s currently? This number could skyrocket to nearly 13 million by 2025, according to the ...
Q: Ever since my mom has been diagnosed with memory loss, we’ve noticed she’s more likely to refuse help and resist our efforts to care for her. Why is this, and what can I do about it?
A: As dementia progresses, you may find loved ones resisting and ...
Are you aware that more than 55 million people live with dementia worldwide? The World Health Organization shares this is the case, with nearly 10 million new cases being added yearly. They also revealed that dementia is the seventh leading cause of ...
Q. My dad has always been a bit reserved, but lately I’m noticing a change. I don’t know exactly what to call it because it doesn’t seem like despair or anger, just melancholy. This is a bit out of character for him, and I’m concerned something might be ...
One of the best parts of the new year is the opportunity for a fresh start and a renewed outlook. The same is true for those who are evaluating their approach to caregiving and their loved one’s current needs. Are you setting yourself up for caregiving ...