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Our brains are amazing organs, coordinating and running everything from our memories to our physical function to emotions and so much more. But just like every other aspect of our body, our brains change as we age, and our mental function can change ...
Dementia is a progressive disease, which is both a good thing and a bad thing. Good, because it means that when it’s detected early, the individual can take steps to ensure the health, safety and security of themselves and their family members, while ...
“Many people use the terms dementia and Alzheimer's disease interchangeably, which can lead to some confusion,” says Reshma Nair, Executive Director of Bridges® by EPOCH at Andover, a memory care assisted living community in Andover, MA. “Alzheimer’s ...
Alicia Seaver is the Vice President of Memory Care Operations for EPOCH Senior Living and a Certified Memory Impairment Specialist. Every month, she addresses a specific issue related to memory and memory care. If you’re interested in hearing about a ...
Alicia Seaver is the Vice President of Memory Care Operations for EPOCH Senior Living and a Certified Memory Impairment Specialist. Every month, she addresses a specific issue related to memory and memory care. If you’re interested in hearing about a ...
When you become a caregiver – especially for the first time – it’s essential to manage your expectations of the situation, says Cindy Wirth, Executive Director of Bridges® by EPOCH at Sudbury, a memory care assisted living community in Sudbury, ...
It’s finally here – the day your loved one moves into a memory care community. You’ve done the research, made the hard choices and are ready for your loved one to receive the caring, compassionate assistance he or she needs. It’s a relief, yes. But ...
It’s easy to lose yourself in the day-to-day tasks of caregiving, literally taking it “one day at a time.” But don’t lose sight of the fact that, as you’re helping your loved one live their best life, you also deserve to live your best ...
As humans, we like the world to make sense. When we need an explanation for something or more information, we do our best to listen logically and make sense of the situation. That’s all perfectly normal – but when you find yourself interacting with ...
“Most family caregivers don’t plan to become caregivers – it usually just happens,” says John Moniz, Executive Director of Bridges® by EPOCH at Hingham. “This is a wonderful and selfless gesture, but it also can be very discombobulating. Since ...
Since dementia is a disease that affects the brain, it causes a wide variety of symptoms – memory loss being just one of them. Depending on the type of dementia your loved one has, you may find yourself dealing with surprising symptoms like ...
Being a caregiver is an all-encompassing role that can seemingly take over your life. This is especially true if you’re a spousal caregiver. Taking care of your spouse “in sickness and in health” is natural, but it’s important to make sure you’re taking ...