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One of the biggest questions a caregiver has to ask is: “Should I move my loved one into a memory care assisted living community?” That’s a very personal question and one that only you as the caregiver can answer. “Caregivers can feel that moving ...

Being diagnosed with dementia is never an easy thing. Even if you had suspected something was wrong for some time, that official diagnosis can be overwhelming and is definitely life-changing. You may be experiencing a wide range of emotions, some of ...

Let’s imagine that you’re a senior. Maybe your health is in good shape, but maybe it’s not. You’re wondering about the future and how you will pay for costs associated with medical conditions, care and the like. What if we told you that there was a ...

As a couple ages and enters into seniorhood, the more likely it is that at least one of the two parties will need assistance in order to stay independent and healthy. Most of the time, there is one person in the couple who requires more assistance than ...

We all have issues with our memories every now and then. You know you just put your keys down, but now you can’t find them. You walk into the living room and can’t remember why you went there. You go to the grocery store to pick something up and leave ...

There will come a time that you, as a caregiver to someone with dementia, will have to decide if your loved one requires more assistance than you can provide. Due to the degenerative nature of dementias like Alzheimer’s disease, the individual’s needs ...

Summer is filled with all sorts of enjoyable activities, from picnics and fireworks to sitting on the porch to visiting farmer’s markets and more. As a caregiver for someone with dementia, you know that regular activities can be invigorating, enjoyable ...

Music has long been known as the universal language. Everyone from little babies to the oldest of the old can appreciate, engage and react to music, whether listening to a live concert, hearing a favorite song on the radio or participating in creating it ...

Tiffany Anderson and Katie Potter, from Sacred Heart University's College of Nursing, completed their six-week Public Health Clinical internships at Bridges® by EPOCH, where they received hands-on experience in specialized dementia care. As a ...