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At Bridges® by EPOCH, we understand how important it is for seniors to maintain connections to their families and the world – especially during this unprecedented time of worry and isolation. Our life enrichment teams are working hard to keep residents ...
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 ...
Wouldn’t it be nice – or at least, a lot easier – if caregiving was your only full-time responsibility? But for the majority of family caregivers, caregiving is just one (often all-encompassing) role in their already-scheduled-to-the-hilt life. You have ...
Doctor’s appointments can be tedious and time-consuming, even for those of us who are completely healthy. But when your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, the numerous doctor’s visits are essential for making sure your loved ...
These days, many seniors may live far away from their adult children and other loved ones. When it gets to the point that a senior needs more assistance than they themselves can provide, many people are finding themselves serving as long-distance ...
Our big family homes contain some of our very favorite memories. However, if your parent or senior loved one is getting to the point where they need daily assistance – or have been diagnosed with dementia – that wonderful family home quickly becomes too ...
“Caregivers are amazing people who provide a priceless gift of support to their loved ones with dementia,” says Alicia Seaver, Vice President of Memory Care Operations of EPOCH Senior Living. “They give their all – and that’s incredibly draining. Most ...
If you’re a caregiver to someone with dementia, what does your life look like now compared to before? Have you had to give up activities you enjoyed, like spending time with friends, volunteering at your kids’ schools, having lunch with girlfriends or ...
Do you know the signs of elder abuse?
“Elder abuse is when someone over the age of 60 is harmed or neglected due to intentional or unintentional actions,” says Addie Ricci, Executive Director of Bridges® by EPOCH at Norwalk, located in Norwalk, CT. ...
One of the most difficult decisions caregivers will face is knowing when to place their loved one in a memory care assisted living community. There is no hard and fast answer to this question – and it depends on each individual person and each individual ...
Dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease often cause loved ones to act in unpredictable, different and difficult ways. Some normally calm individuals suddenly become aggressive or anxious. Others will repeat questions, words or gestures – often excessively. ...
Caring for a loved one with dementia is both rewarding and incredibly challenging. One of the biggest difficulties facing caregivers is making sure their loved one is staying as healthy as possible.
As dementia progresses, it becomes increasingly ...