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The long winter months can be boring and dreary for everyone, especially senior adults. With shorter days, bad weather conditions, cold temperatures and icy roads, most older adults spend the winter cooped up inside their home. Thanks to COVID-19, even ...
It’s no secret that the holidays can be a stressful time for many reasons. If your family member is living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, this can add another stressor. And this year, COVID-19 is adding an extra layer of worry for ...
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 ...
“Every person’s memory loss journey is unique, which is why it’s so important to have a personalized approach to memory care,” says Cindy Wirth, Executive Director of Bridges® by EPOCH at Sudbury, a memory care assisted living community in Sudbury, MA. ...
For individuals living with a form of dementia like Alzheimer’s disease, it can seem like the person they used to be slips away as their memory fades. However, even if the person can’t remember what happened five minutes ago, they may be able to remember ...
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 ...
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls and fall-related issues are the leading cause of fatal injury and most common cause of hospital-related admissions among seniors. One in four seniors falls each year, and every 11 ...
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 ...