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“Every person’s memory loss journey is unique, which is why it’s so important to have a personalized approach to memory care,” says our Executive Director of Bridges® by EPOCH at Sudbury, a memory care assisted living community in Sudbury, MA. “Building ...

Learn about reminiscence therapy for dementia. Discover tips, activities, and caregiver resources in Westford.

Individuals with dementia may not be able to remember what happened yesterday or even five minutes ago, but they can remember their past with surprising clarity. Building a memory box for your loved one is a great way to engage the memories from their ...

You and your family have noticed things that aren’t quite right. You’ve been overly forgetful, and having difficulty finding the right words to say what you want to say. You’re having a hard time with tasks that used to be no big deal. Your personality ...

The idea of putting a loved one in a memory care community can feel overwhelming for many family members (and the individual, too). You may have even promised your loved one that you would never do such a thing. Alicia Seaver, Vice President of Memory ...

Bridges® by EPOCH communities have been developed from the ground up to help enhance the quality of life for individuals with dementia and their families. But what does that really mean? How does the Bridges® way provide an environment that anticipates, ...

“The terms ‘dementia’ and ‘Alzheimer’s’ are often used interchangeably, which is a bit like calling all automobiles Fords,” says Addie Ricci, Executive Director at Bridges® by EPOCH at Norwalk, located in Norwalk, CT. “Alzheimer’s disease is a form of ...

Lately, you’ve noticed Mom or Dad has been acting differently. They’re forgetting how to do things they once knew instinctively. They’re acting unpredictably, sometimes getting angry for no apparent reason. Something is just “off,” and it’s not getting ...

The idea of “growing old together” is very romantic, and certainly something that most couples hope for. However, the reality can be a little less romantic, especially when both individuals need support as they age. Often, the responsibility falls to the ...

Dementia is a progressive disease, and as such, the care plan for an individual with dementia will look very different from the early stage to the late stages. This progression also affects planning for the future in different ways, says Erica Labb, ...

It takes a village to raise a child, so they say, and it takes a large group to care for someone with dementia. It’s definitely not something that you as a family caregiver can do alone – and you shouldn’t have to, says Barbara Harrison, Executive ...