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Since Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, and affects more than 5 million people in the United States, you have more than likely been affected by or know someone affected by the disease. Generally, Alzheimer’s affects adults over the ...
Learn practical ways for dementia caregivers to reduce holiday stress, adapt traditions, and focus on meaningful moments with loved ones.
Discover how daylight saving time affects seniors with dementia and get practical tips to ease the transition for caregivers and loved ones.
Staying active – physically and mentally – helps us remain healthy, retain our abilities and have an overall better quality of life. That’s why it’s so important for people with dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease to participate in activities that ...
Every 65 seconds in the United States, someone develops Alzheimer’s disease. More than 5 million Americans are currently living with the disease, and as the Boomer population ages, this number is expected to increase rapidly. One in three seniors die due ...
Discover surprising, treatable causes of memory loss that aren’t dementia, and learn why early diagnosis can make a difference.
As summer drew to a close, we asked residents’ families and loved ones to reflect on their loved one’s favorite summertime memories!
KING OF FUN IN THE SUN
Shared by Karen K., Daughter of George, Bridges® by EPOCH at Andover Resident
My dad, George, ...
Sharing Summer Stories: The Camping Pro
As summer drew to a close, we asked residents’ families to reflect on their loved one’s favorite summertime memories! Here’s a fun excerpt shared by Cheryl B., daughter of Beverly, Bridges® by EPOCH at Mashpee ...
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 ...
What do you imagine when you hear the words “memory care?” For many years, this term was associated with clinical settings, institutionalized care and shutting those with dementia and memory impairments off from the world. Small wonder that the older ...
When people say “dementia,” they’re generally talking about “Alzheimer’s disease.” This makes sense, considering that 60 to 80 percent of individuals with dementia have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. However, 5 to 10 percent of individuals with ...
Falling and the complications that come with it are some of the biggest risks for a senior’s health. They are currently the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for senior Americans, and are a huge threat to seniors’ safety, independence and ...
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