Meet the Bridges® Westford Team
Abbi Laushine originally joined the Bridges® by EPOCH at Westford team in May 2013, serving as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Her love and passion for working with seniors and those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia led her to roles in the life enrichment department. For eight years, she oversaw the activities of our community as a Life Enrichment Director.
Prior to being named Executive Director of Bridges® by EPOCH at Westford in 2023, she worked as Bridges Program Director for Waterstone on High Ridge, our sister community in Stamford, CT. During the community’s first year of operations, Abbi ensured that Bridges® standards of excellence in memory care were met and maintained.
Abbi is responsible for the daily operations of our memory care assisted living community. She leads our dedicated team members in carrying out the unique Bridges® approach to memory care. Her goal is to ensure that every resident enjoys a comfortable, inspiring, and wellness-focused lifestyle – every day.
Along with receiving her CNA from Middlesex Community College in Lowell, MA., she’s received multiple certifications and training, including becoming a Certified Dementia Practitioner® in 2021.
Cindy is a Certified Dementia Practitioner® and specializes in making the journey to memory care assisted living an easier and more positive experience for seniors and their families.
As a Bridges® Senior Advisor, Cindy connects families and care providers to the information, resources and options available to help them make the best decisions that will secure full, happy and comfortable lives for their loved ones with memory loss.
Cindy is experienced in senior living community outreach, care coordination and transition assistance for new residents. She also supports at-home caregivers in need of support and assists senior services professionals seeking specialized memory care solutions for their clients’ long-term care and quality-of-life goals.
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.
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.