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Controlling Emotions as a Dementia Caregiver

Controlling Emotions as a Dementia Caregiver

“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 ...
Avoiding Isolation as a Dementia Caregiver

Avoiding Isolation as a Dementia Caregiver

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 ...
Elder Abuse: Signs, Symptoms and Next Steps

Elder Abuse: Signs, Symptoms and Next Steps

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. ...
Caregivers, When Is It the Right Time?

Caregivers, When Is It the Right Time?

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 ...
Caregiver Conversations: Your Loved One Refuses Memory Care

Caregiver Conversations: Your Loved One Refuses Memory Care

One of the hardest things that adult children or caregivers can face is moving their loved one to memory care ... because, quite often, the loved one will refuse care. They may think that “nothing is wrong with them.” They may be afraid of what’s to ...
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