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Karen Silva, a licensed practical nurse at Bridges by EPOCH at Westford, has worked with seniors for approximately 30 years and has worked at Westford for about a year-and-a-half.An experienced nurse, Karen spends her time helping our residents with ...
By Dr. Brent P. Forester, MSc., Geriatric Psychiatrist, Bridges by EPOCH at WestfordDo you ever wonder how medications gain approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) so that they are available to help those suffering from any number of medical ...
Scientists from Sarasota’s Roskamp Institute may have overcome a major hurdle to Alzheimer’s treatment research. The complex origins of the disease have made the development of a cure extremely difficult. But the Roskamp scientists believe they have ...
The Blizzard of 2015 hit us hard in Hingham, but thanks to the dedication of our staff, we made it safely through the storm. Nearly 30 members of our team braved the high winds and snow to care for our residents at Bridges by EPOCH at Hingham. Many ...
February brings American Heart Month, but did you know a healthy heart promotes a healthy brain, too?According to the American Heart Association, following a heart-healthy lifestyle not only reduces your risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke, it can ...
We’re excited to announce that our own Alicia Seaver—executive director of Bridges by EPOCH at Hingham and soon to be regional director of Bridges memory care—earned her certification as a “Positive Approach to Brain Change” Approved Trainer.Trainees ...
By Dr. Brent P. Forester, MSc., Geriatric Psychiatrist, Bridges by EPOCH at WestfordRecently, I was honored to view a showing of the incredibly moving, sad, poignant film, “Still Alice,” based on the book by local author and neuroscientist, Lisa Genova. ...
Alzheimer’s studies are rampant, but in the absence of a cure, it’s hard to know if progress is really being made. Recently, Medical News Today reviewed the state of Alzheimer’s research and concluded that we have grounds to hope that a ...
Meet Jasmin Hennebury, another wonderful member of our wellness team at Bridges by EPOCH at Hingham. A few months after receiving her certification as a nursing assistant, Jasmin found her first job as a C.N.A. at Bridges and began her career in health ...
Researchers at the University of California-Los Angeles believe we can potentially restore memories believed to be lost in people with Alzheimer’s. The results of their new study suggest that memory restoration may be possible if we can repair damaged ...
Bridges by EPOCH at Westford was recently named a Caring Star of 2015 by Caring.com, which listed the community as one of the top memory care communities in the nation!The honor was determined by compiling the assisted living and memory care communities ...
Discovering a loved one has Alzheimer’s is unquestionably difficult. Overwhelmed, many families choose to ignore it. But according to Helene DeCoste, a Massachusetts native with a family history of Alzheimer’s, one of the worst things you can do is ...