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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 ...

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 ...

Most people understand that dementia is a progressive disease that usually starts with memory loss and progresses to the loss of other abilities. But no two people experience dementia in the same way. While it’s a progressive disease, people with ...

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, family members of senior adults – particularly those with cognitive impairments – are understandably worried about the safety of their loved ones. How will they stay safe? Can family members provide better, safer ...

Telling loved ones about your dementia diagnosis is not an easy task. It’s hard enough telling adult children the situation, but what about grandchildren? “Telling a grandchild or another young person that you have dementia may be something you’re ...

Friends are some of the greatest gifts we have in life. They laugh, cry and grow with us. They lift us up and provide a shoulder to cry on when times are tough. But what happens to this special bond when a friend is diagnosed with dementia? “Friends ...