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This is the time of year when people start thinking summer vacation. Whether you’re planning a short trip to see friends and family, or traveling farther for a longer escape, there are a number of things to consider if you are traveling with a loved one ...

Many of us are drawn to the stories of celebrities. They live lives that we often dream of, and we look to them to keep us entertained, whether in movies, on TV, in sports or through music. And when famous people are dealing with Alzheimer’s, it puts ...

Alzheimer's disease affects every aspect of life for the family and the person with dementia. For families, the changes to a loved one's personality and independence can be devastating. Some of the most common feelings families and caregivers ...

A common misconception of Alzheimer’s disease is that it causes people to withdraw from social connections and lose interest in fully engaging with life. Although Alzheimer’s slowly steals your memory, it does not steal your desire to be involved in ...

It’s time to finally say goodbye winter and hello spring! Construction is moving on schedule at our new Bridges community in Westford, Mass., and we are eager to see our crew install new landscaping that will beautify and bloom on our campus. We are ...

The prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is growing rapidly, affecting more than four million Americans. A recent study reports that it is one of the most expensive diseases in the U.S., with costs for care ahead of heart disease ...

You read about it in the news almost every day. Alzheimer’s is one of the most prevalent diseases in today’s society. So how do you know if you or a loved one might be at risk? There are 10 warning signs and symptoms; these come from the Alzheimer’s ...

The Alzheimer’s Association recently released the report, 2013 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures.  The report contains comprehensive data related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, including statistics on the number of people with ...

Many people caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s experience stress on a daily basis. Caregivers who ignore this stress risk compromising their own health. If you’re a caregiver, it’s important to learn how to handle stress so you can improve ...

We read them almost weekly, new studies and reports that come out on Alzheimer’s. This week, results from a report by the University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation shared that Alzheimer's disease is the fastest-growing threat ...

EPOCH Senior Living is pleased to welcome Maura Ferrigno as the new executive director of Bridges by EPOCH at Westford. The new memory care assisted living community is being built at 108 Littleton Road in Westford, Mass., and will open this ...

Alzheimer's disease affects the way a person thinks, how a person feels and how a person behaves. Thus, caring for someone with Alzheimer's requires flexibility and patience. We all know that forgetfulness is a symptom of Alzheimer's disease. But as the ...