When your loved one is living with memory loss, your first concern is for them to live a safe and comfortable life. Then, you want them to live a lifestyle that’s fulfilling, joyful and inspiring. This is especially important when your loved one can no longer live safely on their own and needs the assistance of a secure memory care assisted living community like Bridges® by EPOCH at Trumbull.
“Our community is built exclusively for area seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias,” says Trish McKay, Executive Director of Bridges® by EPOCH at Trumbull, a memory care assisted living community in Trumbull, CT. “As part of the Bridges family of communities, we feature thoughtfully designed, self-contained households that are small, highly controlled environments – each with its own kitchen, dining and living areas.”
It’s not just our living space that makes Bridges® unique, though. “We understand the concern you have about ensuring the best quality of life for your loved one,” says Trish. “That’s why, at Bridges by EPOCH at Trumbull, we provide a lifestyle focused on wellness and reinforcing individual strengths. By focusing on the skills that remain – not the skills that are gone – we’re able to provide an environment where residents enjoy heightened confidence, better self esteem and a life with purpose.”
Designed with Purpose
Residents at Bridges® by EPOCH at Trumbull benefit from a purposefully designed community and lifestyle. The small, individual households where they live feel like homes – not like a facility – and they’re able to enjoy open, comfortable spaces, an abundance of natural sunlight, opportunities for socialization and delicious, home-style meals.
“We know that a fulfilling life goes beyond finishings and furnishings, but there’s no doubt that the surrounding environment can play a huge role in our happiness and health,” says Trish. “In order to help our residents and our families feel ‘at home,’ we’ve designed our community to feel like a home … not like an institution. We’ve also established visual cues throughout our community that will help our residents feel more confident and secure about navigating the campus. They’re even able to go outside securely, thanks to our enclosed courtyard that features sensory opportunities and the beauty of the outdoors.”
Our stunning residential design features soft colors, directional cues, aromatherapy and interactive life stations that create a soothing and secure environment where residents feel comfortable, safe and at home. Here are some additional highlights of our purpose-built design:
- Comfortable open areas, perfect for gatherings, that allow for socialization, relaxation and opportunities for activities
- Four distinct households, each staffed with a dedicated group of caregivers in order to foster friendships, understanding and true compassion
- Special areas for life-enrichment programming
- Proven safety and security features in order to keep our senior residents as safe as possible
- Welcoming, homelike dining rooms with large windows and natural light
- Full-service salon to help residents look and feel their best
Outside, our community has a fully enclosed, secure courtyard that is easily accessible to all residents. This is located on the first floor. On the second floor, we have a partially covered, open-air porch (completely secured, of course). Our outdoor spaces include sensory gardens, bird feeders and baths, raised planter boxes and plenty of comfortable seating.
Everything You Want and Need
Our dedication to peace of mind and security extends to families, too. That’s why we make our services – and our cost structure – easy-to-understand. Residents enjoy an all-inclusive lifestyle for just one monthly fee. That fee includes:
- Experienced team with licensed nursing on site 24/7
- Medication management so your loved one stays healthy
- Diversified life-enrichment programming designed to stimulate your loved one’s mind, senses and enjoyment
- Three delicious, nutritious meals daily, served family style – crafted with local, fresh ingredients and a varied menu
- Healthy snacks any time
- Assistance with grooming, bathing, dressing, eating and anything else that allows your loved one to live as independently and securely as possible
- Laundry and housekeeping services
- Emergency call systems, meaning that caring and professional help is only moments away at any time
- On-call and visiting physicians who oversee resident care and manage health plans
- Educational programs and family support services, because we understand that dementia doesn’t just affect your loved one – it affects the entire family
“Life at Bridges has been designed to help your loved one live the best possible life, no matter what stage of their dementia journey they’re experiencing,” says Trish. “It is our privilege and honor to care for your loved one during this time, and we don’t take that responsibility lightly. We promise to treat your senior loved one as if he or she were our own family member … because once they come to live at our community, they are part of our family. We’re also here for you whenever and however you need us. The family is an important part of the dementia journey, and we’re here to provide support, advice and a helping hand for as long as you need.”
Dedicated Memory Care
Bridges® by EPOCH at Trumbull delivers highly specialized memory care assisted living for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Our resident-centered approach focuses on providing dignity, purpose and moments of joy in daily life for those in all stages of the disease. We offer a wellness-focused lifestyle that centers around a resident’s current skills and abilities, not those that have been lost to dementia.
Life-Enriching Programs
Our team members take an active role in getting to know each resident on a personal level to deliver programming that is meaningful to them. We account for the preferences, interests, needs and abilities of our residents to connect with them and encourage their involvement in daily life and boost self-esteem.
Warm, Residential Atmosphere
Featuring a stunning residential design, every inch of our community has been designed to benefit those with memory loss. Attributes such as soft colors, directional cues, aromatherapy and interactive life stations create a soothing and secure environment where residents feel comfortable, safe and at home.
Contact us today to learn more.