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Camille Ciarametaro, Senior Advisor at Bridges at Lexington, explores the benefits of early dementia detection for individuals with memory loss and their families.
Deciding when to move a loved one into memory care is never easy. We explore the emotional and practical signs it may be time, what makes memory care different from assisted living, and how specialized support can bring peace of mind to both caregivers and families.
Learn about fiblets as they relate to ‘embracing their reality’ in dementia care.
We explore how making alterations to the home can make it a safer environment for an individual with dementia
The Massachusetts Assisted Living Association has selected the artwork of a former Bridges® by EPOCH at Mashpee resident to appear on the cover of its 2025 resource guide. Marian Billingham, who passed away in November at the age of 96, loved dabbling ...
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia is demanding – emotionally, mentally, and physically. It becomes especially challenging for caregivers whose loved one frequently resists assistance with daily tasks, doesn’t ...
Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of cognitive impairments that disrupt memory, thinking, behavior, and daily functioning. While it is often associated with aging, dementia is not a normal part of the aging process. It occurs when brain cells are ...
Bridges® by EPOCH at Norwalk organized a holiday food drive that collected over 40 bags of food for the local nonprofit, Person to Person. The donations, which included beans, pasta, rice, canned goods, and other nonperishable items, came from local ...
Caring for a loved one with dementia requires patience, compassion, and a deep sense of empathy. Empathy – the ability to understand and share the feelings of another – is a vital skill in this journey. Yet, it’s not always intuitive and can be ...
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it impacts everyone around them—not just the individual. The diagnosis can shift family dynamics, redefine responsibilities, and create new challenges that require patience, understanding, and a team effort to ...
Caring for a Loved One with Dementia During the Holidays: Tips for Reducing Stress and Enhancing Joy
The holiday season is often filled with joy and cherished moments. However, for families caring for a loved one with dementia, it can also bring additional stress. Balancing caregiving responsibilities with holiday traditions can feel overwhelming, often ...
EPOCH Senior Living is rolling out a new training program for all memory care staff in an effort to provide better care to residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The company announced at the end of October the expansion of ...
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