The holidays are a time of fun, good cheer and excitement, and at Bridges® by EPOCH at Trumbull, it’s no different!
“Our residents, team members, families and friends look forward to celebrating the holiday season here,” says Trish McKay, Executive Director of Bridges® by EPOCH at Trumbull, a memory care assisted living community in Trumbull, CT. She adds that “it has a lot to do with how we embrace the season with activities, dedicated support and festive fun.”
“Our memory care assisted living residents love this time of year. We’re always buzzing with a variety of programs and events to enjoy, and there are plenty of fun opportunities to engage and really make the most of the holiday season,” Trish says. “What makes it even better is the fact that our residents, families and team members really do come together as one big family, which makes the entire experience even more heartwarming while fostering a sense of connection and celebration.”
How Bridges®Supports Seniors with Memory Loss During the Holidays and Beyond
Whether it’s the most wonderful time of the year or it’s still a year away, we offer everything residents and families need to feel supported, cared for and engaged. As we get closer to the holidays, learn more about how we’re bringing the holiday cheer to those living with dementia as well as their family members.
- Dedicated Care and Support. Whether your loved one with memory loss is in the early stages or the later stages, is still mostly independent or needs some support with personal care and activities of daily living, the support that’s needed is just outside your loved one’s festively decorated door.
- Engaging Activities. From holiday art classes to music therapy, exercise and more, there’s always something fun to do. Here, your loved one can enjoy some festive aromatherapy, a fun exercise class, make holiday paintings and crafts for friends and family, and so much more.
- Special Events. Carols and music abound within our communities. We love to have special guests visit and play instruments, sing and entertain our residents. We also enjoy festive get-togethers, decorate and enjoy the season’s fun together with friends and family.
- A Secure Environment. Aside from festive decor, residents and families can enjoy an environment that’s not just secure but designed specifically for seniors with memory loss. With four welcoming households, private and companion suites, enhanced safety features and easy-to-navigate environments, every part of our community feels like home.
- Delicious Holiday Meals. A supportive lifestyle with peace of mind isn’t the only thing you’ll savor. You and your loved one will enjoy our holiday meals, too. Serving seasonal favorites adapted to the specific needs of those with memory loss with festive flair, dining is a delight.
- Peace of Mind. One of the best parts of dementia care at a senior living community like Bridges® by EPOCH at Trumbull is that we take the responsibility of care off of your shoulders, lessening caregiver stress and allowing you to simply spend time with your loved one, enjoying their company and your favorite holiday traditions. Many find that a gift like this is priceless.
Searching for memory care in Connecticut? Let Bridges® by EPOCH Trumbull make the holidays merry and bright now and in the future! Contact us today to schedule a tour and learn more about our memory care assisted living community, dedicated memory support and upcoming events.
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 and aromatherapy create a soothing and secure environment where residents feel comfortable, safe and at home.
Bridges® by EPOCH is New England’s largest stand-alone memory care assisted living provider.
Contact us today to learn more.