Meet the Bridges® Nashua Team
A veteran Executive Director of assisted living and memory care communities in California and New Hampshire, Michelle brings a wealth of comprehensive leadership experience to Bridges® by EPOCH at Nashua.
As Executive Director, Michelle is responsible for managing the overall operations of the community and leading our team in the provision of the highest quality of care, hospitality, services and life-enriching programs with respect and compassion for our residents.
“I am proud to promote Bridges by EPOCH’s positive culture – providing seniors who have memory loss a safe and happy home where they are loved, understood and free to be themselves,” says Michelle.
Michelle currently serves on the Board of Directors of New Hampshire Association of Residential Care Homes (NH Argentum Chapter), earned her BA in Psychology at San Jose State University and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner®.
Alicia provides memory care education, training and guidance for Bridges® by EPOCH team members, families, fellow professionals and the greater community.
Alicia is a Memory Impairment Specialist certified by the National Institute on Aging and serves as an expert educator and trainer across Bridges® by EPOCH communities. She has more than 25 years of experience in the senior living industry, including her role as Executive Director of the flagship Bridges® by EPOCH community in Hingham, for which she was named Mass-ALFA Executive Director of the Year.
With her extensive experience and deep understanding of various forms of dementia, Alicia supports Bridges® teams in maintaining the unique culture and personalized approach to care across all Bridges® communities, helping make a difference in the quality of life for those living with memory challenges.
As Area Community Liaison, Sarah supports the Senior Advisors at our Bridges® by EPOCH at Andover, Lexington Sudbury, Westford, and Nashua communities. She also supports EPOCH Senior Living's independent and assisted living community, Waterstone of Lexington.
Sarah assists in connecting with area professionals and organizations to coordinate resources to help area families who are caring for a loved one with memory loss.
Sarah joined the Bridges® by EPOCH family in 2012 as the Life Enrichment Director at our original community in Hingham, where she was instrumental in delivering our unique programming. She later served as a Senior Advisor, assisting families and caregivers in discovering the benefits of Bridges® by EPOCH’s specialized memory care, family support and educational resources. In her current role, Sarah expands on her rich knowledge and experience to make a difference in the lives of seniors with memory loss, their families and area professionals throughout New England.
Sarah is highly recognized in our field and has won numerous awards and honors. Most recently, she received the 2017 Excellence Award in Program Innovation from the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (Mass-ALA) and, in 2015, she earned a spot on the Provider’s 20 to Watch List, which recognizes remarkable senior healthcare workers who go above and beyond for the seniors they serve.
As Senior Advisor at Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua, Wendy Sage-Matsis brings both expertise and heart to her role. Having spent years previously serving families at Bridges Nashua, Wendy is delighted to return and once again be part of a community that holds such deep personal meaning for her. She is committed to guiding families through the dementia journey with compassion, knowledge, and support.