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The cold winter months can pose unique challenges to individuals with Alzheimer’s or other kinds of dementia. Many people with memory impairment lose awareness of temperature and weather conditions; they may not even realize they’re cold or they may not ...
Janet Chaput has been at Bridges by EPOCH at Westford since the beginning. A part-time concierge who works during the evenings, Janet welcomes each visitor who walks in the door and assists our management staff in day-to-day duties.
She also ...
The holidays are here, and chances are you’re planning a slew of family visits. Perhaps you’re planning a visit to a memory care community to see a memory impaired loved one. If you are, you might be anxiously anticipating the visit. Even with a beloved ...
No doubt, caregiving for someone with dementia presents its own set of unique challenges during the holidays. Disruptions to routine, flashy decorations, crowds and excess noise can be very stressful for your memory impaired loved one. Taking steps to ...
A high school senior, Michael Burt works part time at Bridges by EPOCH at Hingham as a dietary aide. This means he helps make the most of our residents’ dining experience. He serves them dinner as he catches up with them about their day, gets them ...
By Dr. Brent P. Forester, MSc., Geriatric Psychiatrist, Bridges by EPOCH at WestfordOver the holiday season, it is common for us to encounter family members whom we see only occasionally. With the passage of time we may notice that Grandma or Dad or Aunt ...
Stacey McCormack is a jack of all trades at Bridges by EPOCH at Westford. The full-time concierge, she is the first face visitors greet when they enter the building and often the last face they see leaving. Not only does Stacey answer the phones and ...
In honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, it’s worth discussing the latest in Alzheimer’s research. A promising new study is currently underway right here in Boston at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The Anti-Amyloid Treatment in Asymptomatic ...
Two Boston neuroscientists have successfully grown diseased cells in a petri dish that develop the structure of Alzheimer’s as a way to quickly and inexpensively test treatments. The scientists, Doo Yeon Kim and Rudolph E. Tanzi, call it ...
November brings National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and National Diabetes Awareness Month. As many studies have found that diabetes may increase the risk for cognitive decline, this is an excellent opportunity to discuss the link between the ...
As Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia progress, they can impair a person’s ability to communicate. Yet, the person still has a rich emotional life and it’s important to help them find a way to express their thoughts and emotions when words fail.Art ...
Katie Golden is one impressive teen. Lucky for us, she happens to be a part-time receptionist at Bridges by EPOCH at Hingham.Katie has been with us pretty much from the beginning. When Hingham first opened, she and her mom attended an open house to show ...