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Q: I find myself spending so much time caring for my dad with memory loss that I’m no longer able to spend time caring for me or doing what makes me happy. Is there some way I can manage to do both?
A: Caring for a loved one with memory loss can be an ...
The holidays are here, and celebrations are in full swing. While many families are packing, cooking, decorating or gift shopping, some are also preparing their loved one with dementia for the holiday celebrations ahead. In fact, some caregivers and ...
‘Tis the season for giving! The time is here to start holiday shopping, braving the crowded stores and evaluating shipping dates – all in the pursuit of finding the perfect gifts for loved ones. As you make your list, and check it twice, you may find ...
Q. As my loved one’s Alzheimer’s disease progresses, I’m finding it harder to communicate with them effectively. One, or both of us, often ends up frustrated. What are some ways I can make it easier for us?
A. Unfortunately, Alzheimer’s disease damages ...
Have you noticed your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia tends to act differently later in the day? There might just be a reason for that. Many people with dementia experience sundowning, a syndrome that, according to the Mayo ...
Caring for a loved one with memory loss can be challenging. From negative symptoms and changing needs to misunderstandings and everything in between, some days can feel like you’re failing as a caregiver. While these feelings may seem true – they are ...
Q: My dad was just diagnosed with memory loss. Since this is the first time I’ve dealt with the disease, I’m trying to gather information to help make this time easier on him – as well as myself. I’ve already joined your support group, but is there ...
Bridges by EPOCH at Sudbury, a memory care and AL community in Sudbury, Massachusetts, named Mandy Emond as senior advisor.
With over a decade of senior living experience, Emond will provide resources and education to families during the caregiving ...
Q: I’ve been hearing a lot about memory care support groups since my loved one was diagnosed with dementia. I’m serving as my mom’s primary caregiver and trying to provide as much home care as I can, but I’m finding this transition difficult. Is a ...
At Bridges® by EPOCH, seniors with memory loss benefit from a specially designed environment. Get an inside look at what you can expect.
NORWALK, CT—Two residents at Bridges® by EPOCH at Norwalk ring in their birthday celebration the same month that America turns 246 years old. The community recently hosted a patriotic-inspired rooftop deck celebration for Theresa Bonefant, who turned 102 ...
NORWALK, CT—With paintbrushes and pencils in hand and imaginations without limit, a group of seniors is creating works of art to help support an important cause. On Thursday, July 14, Bridges® by EPOCH at Norwalk will host its Celebrate Art with Heart ...
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