What Our Families Say
We could fill several websites telling you about our supportive, purpose-built design, personalized life-enrichment programs, and exceptional care and services … but, while remarkable and unique, those are merely the ingredients we use to create the real magic of Bridges® – the magic that is shown on the faces of our residents and felt in the hearts of their families.
ENGAGING PURSUITS
The new activities calendar came out today – and as for every month, it’s jam-packed with engaging pursuits for the residents of Bridges by EPOCH Sudbury. From the drum-ball circles and ballet barre class and baking dog treats to scrabble club sessions and armchair travel shows, there are no dull moments for residents who want to live life as fully as they can. And did I mention the visiting alpacas? The trips to local state parks? The Sweetheart Tea for Valentine’s Day, family and friends invited? I could not wish for a better mix of things to do for my wife – especially when it had become increasingly challenging for me to help her be engaged when she was still at home.
– Husband of Bridges® at Sudbury Resident
COMPLETELY CARED FOR
Safe… comfortable… completely cared for…. that’s my snapshot of my wife’s situation at Bridges by EPOCH Sudbury. The Bridges experience has transformed our family’s situation since my wife became a resident there. Try as I might – with abundant emotional and practical support all around me – I had been unable to ensure her safety, never been able to help her take the meds she’d been prescribed, and only occasionally could I encourage her to have the meals she so needed. The overall impact: enormous relief for me as her former primary caregiver, in that I can now refocus on the business she and I started two decades ago, and I can get so much else done. And relief, of course, for my wife in that she now has the stable, secure, routine environment that is so necessary for someone with her condition.
– Husband of Bridges® at Sudbury Resident
Made This Transition So Much Easier
Thank you for all you have done for me. All of you have made this transition so much easier for me and my family.
– Family of Bridges® Pembroke Resident
QUALITY OF LIFE AGAIN
My grandmother is now a resident at Bridges; honestly, they have given her a quality of life again. She used to watch TV all day, not eating full meals, and stopped socializing. Now she is willingly participating in all the activities they offer, making friends with each resident and staff. From doing puzzles to yoga. Their meals, which I got to join my grandmother in eating for lunch, are remarkable. Every staff member (who is trained in memory care) is kind, patient, compassionate and has humor – which is key to my grandmother. They went above and beyond to help our family navigate and get my grandmother into this safe place. Bridges has given me my grandmother back despite her memory loss. She is happy and never asks for anything. In other words, she feels comfortable, safe and at HOME.
– Beth, Granddaughter of Bridges® Resident
ABOVE AND BEYOND
Thank you and your staff for all of the compassionate care that was extended to my mother during her stay at Bridges Pembroke. Members of your staff went above and beyond whatever was required of them in caring for mom toward the end of her life. They acted out of compassion and my family takes comfort knowing that mom received such care at the end of her life.
– David C., Son of Bridges® Pembroke Resident
AMAZING GROUP OF PEOPLE
After a difficult and often frustrating 3 plus year long journey, Roberta is finally in the best possible place for her well-being and, because she is, I am in my best situation as well – mentally, physically and emotionally. We have dealt with many members of the staff at Bridges in the relatively short time we have been there. We are extremely pleased with their professionalism, their knowledge, work ethic and the work they do daily to make both my wife’s and my own journeys easier.
They have been there for us every step of the way, answering my questions and requests and providing us with the best support and care we could ever ask for. Bridges is so much better than the facility from which we moved my wife. This place is certainly the right place for us. This place works! They know the needs and they do the job!
An amazing group of people have been there for us all along the way, and they and others will be there for us the rest of the way – God love you all!
– Bob, Husband of Bridges® Pembroke Resident