Eat This, Not That – 3 Meals & Healthy Eating for Seniors
…you and join us for a meal! – Sources: Healthline.com Wholegrainscouncil.org Foodstruct.com Time.com Cleanplates.com Healthkart.com — Discover life at a Northbridge community If you’re considering senior living for yourself or…
When to Move to Memory Care – The Window of Opportunity
…an Avita near you contact: Avita of Wells – Lisa Nassif: lnassif@avitaofwells.com Avita of Stroudwater – Cally Brake: cally@avitaofstroudwater.com Avita of Brunswick – Bethany Tyler: bethany@avitaofbrunswick.com We’re here to answer…
How to Create a Dating Profile for Seniors
…website, many online dating sites have an app available for download on your cellphone. Some dating sites geared to older adults are: Silver Singles, OurTime, Elite Singles, eHarmony, Match.com. These…
3 Facts About Blueberries and Brain Health
…MA Orchard Ridge Farm – Gorham, ME Sources: Medicaldaily.com From acs.org farmflavor.com healthline.com If you are considering senior living as the right choice for yourself or a loved…
The World of Dating – Senior Edition
…senior living as the right choice for yourself or a loved one, we invite you to Find a Northbridge Community near you to learn more. Sources: SilverCuisine.com WellandGood.com TheGuardian.com…
What kinds of housing and how many units will be constructed on the site?
There will be: 70 one-bedroom apartment units of 55+ affordable housing apartments; 146 independent senior living one-bedroom, one-bedroom plus den, and two-bedroom apartments and 32 two-bedroom cottages (15% of these…
Design in a Memory Care Community- the use of Environment to Foster Independence
…your family into a community a little easier. Sources: Hfmmagazine.com Progressiveae.com Discover life at a Northbridge community If you’re considering senior living for yourself or a family member, we hope…
Celebrating Men’s Health Month – Brews, Billiards, Woodworking and more!
…questions. Please contact us if we can provide further information or if you would like to schedule a personalized tour. Download our complimentary Family Decision Toolkit. Sources: McKnights.com Agingcare.com …
3 Resourceful Ways to Establish Independence in Making Choices
…even realize. Let’s compare the level of independence when it comes to – dining, socializing and decorating, living at home vs. living at a Northbridge Community. Dining: Home– someone living…
5 Tips for Daylight Savings and Alzheimer’s Disease
…older adults. Daylight savings may be especially challenging for young children and those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Both young children and older adults may not be able to comprehend…
Purposeful Programming in Assisted Living
…yourself or a loved one, we invite you to Find a Northbridge Community near you to learn more. We look forward to getting to know you! Sources: usatoday.com foxrehab.org knowledgeunliminted.com…
Celebrating Massachusetts- Hidden Gems, Fun Trips & Sweet Treats
…for yourself or a loved one, we invite you to Find a Northbridge Community near you to learn more. We look forward to getting to know you! Sources: visitma.com thefactsite.com…
Moving from Home to a Memory Care Community
…of the community. When and if cognitive concerns arise, the family, community and resident will work together to come up with the best care plan to ensure success for the…
8 Financial Resources to Consider when Paying for Senior Living
…payments from the lender in multiple ways: a lump sum, monthly payments, a line of credit or a combination of these options. The amount available depends on homeowners age, appraised…
The Pride Flag(s) and its Meaning – hope comes in many colors
…stripes as well as pink, blue and white stripes in recognition of the following communities: trans, gender non-binary, intersex and those across the gender spectrum. With so many colors being…
Scam Alert – 5 Common Scams & How to Avoid Them
…in their many forms. These scams take advantage of new found interests in technology, combined with inexperienced users. According to USA News, “Folks age 65 and older are more likely…
A Guide for Seniors – Navigating Daylight Savings
…and book club Museum outings Artists in residence program Multi-generational music Genealogy Generations We’re here to answer any of your questions and invite you to download our complimentary guide Just…
Ask the Senior Living Expert: How to Have the Talk
…one of our communities – it’s a resident favorite and a competitive event! Challenge your loved one to visit a senior living community to see just how lively it can…
Learning to Sympathize: Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s during COVID-19
… Discover life at a Northbridge community If you’re considering senior living for yourself or a family member, we hope you’ll visit one of our communities. You’ll find a maintenance-free,…
The Mediterranean Diet in Senior Living – Benefits and Meal Plans
…Northbridge, our communities plan menus based on the Mediterranean Diet. This diet is a great option for older adults because it aids in decreasing the risk of heart disease, depression…
5 Tips for Staying Healthy
…eat one less of those freshly baked cinnamon sugar donuts from the apple orchard you visit this season! Stay Healthy this Season: Discover life at a Northbridge community Our communities…
Dementia and Language
…at a Northbridge community If you’re considering senior living for yourself or a family member, we hope you’ll visit one of our communities. You’ll find a maintenance-free, activity-filled and engaging…
Navigating the Guilt of Moving a Loved One to Assisted Living
…of defeat – and guilt – that they should be the caregiver and not relinquish the responsibility to someone else. Download our complimentary guide Choosing the Right Senior Living Community:…
Comparing the Value and Cost of Assisted Living with Care at Home
…nutrition can become a challenge when growing older. Consider budgeting for meal preparation by a caregiver or a food service delivery program. When home is in a community: Included in…
What Can You Expect in Assisted Living
…Genealogy Generations We’re here to answer any of your questions and invite you to download our complimentary guide Choosing the Right Senior Living Community: A Step by Step Guide for…
A Checklist for Independent Living
…plenty of natural light? Download our complimentary guide Choosing the Right Senior Living Community: A Step by Step Guide for Making an Informed Decision. 4. Are there activities that you’ll…
Tips for Older Adults for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
…Multi-generational music Genealogy Generations We’re here to answer any of your questions and invite you to download our complimentary guide Choosing the Right Senior Living Community: A Step by Step…
What Is Independent Living?
…in shape, both physically and cognitively. Download our complimentary guide Choosing the Right Senior Living Community: A Step by Step Guide for Making an Informed Decision. 4. It’s incredible dining…
How Memory Care Enriches the Lives of Its Residents
…Communities design both their common areas and personal residences to provide comfort and safety for their residents. Families can help personalize their loved one’s space to truly create a home,…
Comparing the Cost of Home to Senior Living
…and then calculate the costs of each option. Download your complimentary Cost Comparison Worksheet! 1. The cost of senior living: an accessible residence In a community: Age-friendly residences with a…
What a Day in the Life of a Memory Care Resident Is Like
…days. The following descriptions can help you decide if a community could be a good fit for your loved one. The daily life of a memory care resident Communities offer…
Senior Living Guilt: Tips for Feeling Better About Moving a Loved One to Assisted Living or Memory Care
…weight of worry lifting from their shoulders, feelings of remorse can quickly surface. Download our complimentary guide Choosing the Right Senior Living Community: A Step by Step Guide for Making…
How to Help a Loved One Settle in After Moving to Senior Living
…same environment in the community. Bring a few of their favorite belongings, such as a comfortable reading chair, a favorite comforter for the bed and framed photographs of treasured family…
What to Know About Memory Care Polarities
…ability to retrace steps Decreased or poor judgment Withdrawal from work or social activities Changes in mood and personality Download our complimentary guide, Choosing the Right Senior Living Community: A…
Coping with Caregiver Burnout: Strategies to Regain Life Balance
…want to consider a community for a long-term solution as well. Your loved one will have an accessible residence, the care of a compassionate and trained staff, healthy dining, activities,…
The Differences Between Assisted Living and Long-Term Care
…in the community and residence Both communities offer a maintenance-free lifestyle Download our complimentary Family Decision Toolkit. Differences between assisted living and long-term care In general, residents in assisted living…
The Benefits of Senior Living for Couples
…communities you’re considering to discuss the best arrangements. Senior Living for Couples: The Benefits The following examples illustrate how a senior living community can benefit both of you when you…
A Guide to the Senior Living Move-In Process
…your loved one adjust and how the community can help support the transition. Download our complimentary, Family Decision Toolkit. 4. Create a schedule for move-in day Your senior living move-in…
Next Steps After a Dementia Diagnosis
…and caring group can make this time easier. Download our complimentary, Family Decision Toolkit. 5. Plan for assistance with day-to-day tasks After a dementia diagnosis, it’s a good idea to…
Isolation in Seniors and Why Socialization Is So Important for Their Overall Well-Being
…and social events to ensure residents can engage fully. Community spaces: Assisted living communities provide inviting common spaces that encourage interaction. Dining areas, gardens and common rooms are not just…
The Benefits of Shared Living for Seniors Living with Dementia
…Memory care communities that offer shared living for seniors provide a viable, cost-effective and compassionate solution for families facing the challenges of dementia care. By choosing a community that aligns…
What a Day Is Like for Shared Memory Care Residents
Designed to provide a balance of independence and support for older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia, memory care communities help their residents feel comfortable and…
Tips for Having the Conversation About Shared Senior Living with Your Older Loved One
…compassionate suggestions for interacting with their loved ones. Download our complimentary Family Decision Toolkit. Starting the conversation about shared senior living Preparations ahead of time and the following tips can…
10 Tips for Better Senior Nutrition
…the day. Examples of healthy diets for optimum senior nutrition When considering different diets that might be healthy for older adults, focus on the variety and value of foods offered….
Caregiver Burnout: Signs a Family Caregiver Has Reached Their Limits
…anxiety, consider seeking professional counseling or talking to a therapist. Download our complimentary Family Decision Toolkit. Caregiver burnout: How an assisted living community can help For many caregivers and their…
How Volunteering Helps Seniors with Aging Gracefully
…– as well as serve their communities. Source: Mayo Clinic Download our complimentary guide, Choosing the Right Community. Aging gracefully from volunteering Take a look at how volunteering can help…
Introverts and Senior Living: Why It’s a Surprisingly Good Fit
…easily Source: Cleveland Clinic Download our complimentary guide, Choosing the Right Community. Introverts and senior living: a surprisingly great fit Senior living communities are known for their compassionate staff assistance,…
Who to Turn to for Advice in Your Senior Living Search
…living communities. Download our complimentary guide, Choosing the Right Community. Help with your senior living search – at a senior living community A senior living community can provide a wealth…
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Autumn Glen Contact Us
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Avita of Stroudwater Contact Us
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Avita of Wells Contact Us
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Tapping Your Inner Artist: The Benefits of Creativity and Expression in Assisted Living
…about our senior living communities. If your loved one is living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, we also invite you to download our complimentary guide, Just the Facts:…
Bayberry at Emerald Court Contact Us
…this page: Download our community brochure Schedule a visit, virtual or in-person Arrange a phone call or Zoom appointment Discuss job opportunities Learn how to partner with us or volunteer…
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Carriage House at Lee’s Farm Contact Us
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Granite Hill Estates Contact Us
…page: Download our community brochure Schedule a visit, virtual or in-person Arrange a phone call or Zoom appointment Discuss job opportunities Learn how to partner with us or volunteer Our…
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Laurelwood at The Pinehills Contact Us
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Laurentide at Mashpee Commons Contact Us
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Ledgewood Bay Contact Us
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Stonebridge at Burlington Contact Us
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Stroudwater Lodge Contact Us
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How to Create Meaningful Moments Reminiscing When a Loved One has Dementia
…If your loved one is living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, we also invite you to download our complimentary guide, Just the Facts: Your Guide to Memory Care….
5 Benefits of Lifelong Learning
…both your physical and cognitive health, we hope you’ll consider one of our communities. We’re here to answer any of your questions about our senior living communities. If your loved…
Assisted Living: Keeping it Fresh – Benefits of Healthy Eating When Growing Older
…requirements and palates of an older adult, your loved one can relax and know that it’s all taken care of – even the cleaning up. Life at a Northbridge community…
Memory Care: 5 Ways to Trigger Positive Memories
…memory.You can also make a keepsake to remain after the visit. Consider creating a memory box, photo album or scrapbook. Bring in photos, newspapers, greeting cards or letters and talk…
The Power of Language when talking about Senior Living
…replacing the word facility with language like community. The word community is a group of people with shared interests. It is a place where you feel belonging and friendship. Talking…
The Importance of Exercise to Improve Brain Health
…you to download our complimentary guide Just the Facts: Your Guide to Memory Care. Please contact us if we can provide further information or if you would like to schedule…
Cognitive Stimulation: Brain Games, Reminiscing and Finding Success with Memory Impairment
…of your questions and invite you to download our complimentary guide Just the Facts: Your Guide to Memory Care. Please contact us if we can provide further information or if…
3 Everyday Spices To Improve Brain Health
…shoes. The Gardner’s Supply Company has a lot of options for patio planters, beds, soil and seeds. For a simple beginner option, order an Herb Garden Starter Kit from Amazon,…
Mariner Marblehead Contact Us
…page: Download our community brochure Schedule a visit, virtual or in-person Arrange a phone call or Zoom appointment Discuss job opportunities Learn how to partner with us or volunteer Our…
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9 Benefits of Assisted Living vs. Living at Home
…our senior living communities. If your loved one is living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, we also invite you to download our complimentary guide, the Family Decision Toolkit….
Searching for the Right Memory Care Community? 5 Features to Look For
…also want to ask about the community’s philosophy of care. Do they practice person-centered care and place a priority on the person as an individual? The community should create a…
10 Downsizing Tips for Your Senior Living Move: Begin Your New Lifestyle Off Right
…any of your questions about our senior living communities. If your loved one is living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, we also invite you to download our complimentary…
When is the Best Time to Consider an Independent Living Community?
…at least would like to drive less? You can enjoy the scheduled transportation offered in the community. When to consider an Independent Living Community If you know you want to…
5 Signs That It May Be Time for Memory Care
…care community, purposeful programming helps combat these physical challenges from the time residents wake up until they go to sleep. 4. Others are concerned that more help is needed If…
Discovering Companionship in Assisted Living
…assisted living communities When you consider the above features that can help a person avoid loneliness and social isolation, you’ll discover an assisted living community provides everything needed to enjoy…
Tips to Help Your Parent Feel at Home in Assisted Living
…our senior living communities. If your loved one is living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, we also invite you to download our complimentary guide, the Family Decision Toolkit….
5 Engaging Activities to Share with Your Loved One in Memory Care
…easily open if they’d like to look through the box when alone. Memory Care at a Northbridge community At our Northbridge memory care communities, we understand the challenges of Alzheimer’s…
Benefits of Creativity: 5 Surprising Advantages to Help You Age and Live Well
…it’s never too late to begin. Even if not yet discovered, imagination and creativity in older adults can thrive. Artistic activities can encourage older adults to remain engaged in life….
Exercises for Seniors to Help Prevent Falls – and Stay Independent
…Northbridge community If you’re considering senior living for yourself or a family member, we hope you’ll visit one of our communities. You’ll find a maintenance-free, activity-filled and engaging lifestyle to…
Is Assisted Living Right for Your Parent? 10 Questions to Ask
…to drive less is common as we grow older. Unfortunately, that can also restrict our independence and freedom of interaction with others. How assisted living can help: There are so…
What’s Important for You in a Senior Living Community?
…Independent living: a community for independent older adults who are looking for a maintenance-free and active lifestyle, private residences and a variety of amenities. Health care services are generally not…
What a Day in the Life of a Memory Care Resident is Like
…care choices and are here to answer your questions. Please download our complimentary guide, Just the Facts: Your Guide to Memory Care. Or, contact us to schedule a personalized visit….
Understanding the Cost of Long-Term Care
…a Northbridge community If you’re considering senior living for yourself or a family member, we hope you’ll visit one of our communities. You’ll find a maintenance-free, activity-filled and engaging lifestyle…
VA Aid and Attendance Benefit and How it Can Help Pay for Senior Living
…dates but not necessarily in combat. 3. One of the following criteria must be met: Age 65 or older Have a permanent disability Live in a nursing home due to…
6 Tips for an informative and positive LGBTQ+ Talk With Your Family
…if it is made relatable to them. One topic that may make the LGBTQ+ community relatable for residents is Ageism. Ask if your loved one has ever been denied opportunity…
Senior Living Communities Today: Not What They Once Were
Have you visited a senior living community lately? If not, you may find yourself surprised at how far they have come. Many people have an outdated view of senior living…
Key Differences Between Nursing Homes and Senior Living Communities
…sure their loved one is receiving excellent care. What are senior living communities? Senior living communities offer a range of services and support for older adults that include the following:…
When One Partner Has Dementia and the Other Doesn’t: Senior Living Options
…in need of respite. When families begin searching for communities that provide specialized care, they appreciate discovering the following services: A safe and secure residence and community Assistance with daily…
Aging Well in Senior Living
…Support to maintain your independent lifestyle One of the more significant fears that many older adults express when they consider making their home in a senior living community is that…
Cheerful Tips for Remembering and Reminiscing around the Holidays
…and can come in many different forms: from baking to pictures and even textures. Individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia are successful in reminiscing because it is a form of comfort….
Tips for Navigating Holiday Traditions
…Communicate: If your loved one lives in a community setting, be sure to speak with community associates about holiday plans. Let them know that you are taking mom or dad…
What is Memory Care?
…memory care communities offer secure neighborhoods that allow residents to wander without putting themselves at risk of getting lost. At Northbridge, our memory care communities are neighborhoods and feature apartments…
Dementia & Harmful Flowers – A List to Take to Your Florist
…Daylilies Gardenias Hibiscus Hollyhock Hosta Lavender Nasturtium Pansies Roses Sunflower Violets Zinna If you plan on sending flowers, please inform the flower shop that you are sending the arrangement to…
One Step at a Time – Sustainability at Granite Hill Estates
…known as the Senior Green Committee, which is dedicated to improving sustainability within their community. Their mission says, “Certified by the state of Maine as an Environmental Leader, Granite Hill…
4 Important Reasons for an Eye Exam
…your wellness goals. We’re here to answer any of your questions and invite you to download our complimentary guide Choosing the Right Senior Living Community: A Step by Step Guide…
4 Benefits of a Healthy Breakfast
…goals. We’re here to answer any of your questions and invite you to download our complimentary guide Choosing the Right Senior Living Community: A Step by Step Guide for Making…
Energy Efficiency Day – 5 Questions with Energy Experts
…communities. One company helping in that effort is Perennial Renewables LLC. Our goal in working with Perennial Renewables is to provide enough solar resources to power all of our communities….
Good Things Are Worth Waiting For: Benefits of Joining a Senior Living Community Waitlist
…senior living community waitlist? The benefits Let’s delve into these communities’ many advantages and why they’re becoming increasingly popular. 1. Senior-friendly campus and services Senior living communities are specifically designed…
4 Tips for Cold & Flu Prevention- from a Nurse
…from the healthy and safe lifestyle of a Northbridge community during cold and flu season, click here to find a community near you! Discover life at a Northbridge community If…
The Importance of Belonging & 3 Ways We Create It
…important to the wellbeing of the overall community. At Northbridge we work to create communities where residents enjoy living, families are encouraged to visit and be involved and associates feel…
A Guide to Holiday Planning – 10 Helpful Topics to Consider
…side. Foods with added salts – limit the amount of chips, pretzels and crackers your snacking on as higher sodium intake can lead to high blood pressure. Alcohol – older…
Why you should consider a Winter Retreat Stay – 9 FAQs
…the helpful advisors at our communities. Click on the community to learn about a Retreat Stay at any of the communities mentioned below: Autumn Glen at Dartmouth Bayberry at Emerald…
Connection between low vision & mental health
…with combating feelings of depression that may come from the side effects of vision loss. Eating Healthy – like exercise, eating healthy will help with feeling your best. It will…
Don’t Wait – Making the Move to Senior Living
…comes to making the decision to move mom or dad into one of our communities, the biggest pushback we get is it not being the right time, or feeling like…
Senior Living for Couples – A Table for Two
…Care A lot of the time when couples come to our community they’ve spent the last few years with one taking care of the other. Overtime being in that caregiver…
4 Topics to Consider when Choosing a Senior Living Community
…provided by the community Questions about safety items: What is provided by the community and what would you be responsible for buying? What is the installation process? Will the community…
3 Dementia Tips for Caregivers
…that live under the iceberg. When you have a chance, we encourage you to complete the iceberg exercise Kelly mentions in her book. Try to complete lists of things that…
Benefits of a Summer Retreat Stay
…be enjoying a Summer Retreat stay at one of our communities? It may be time to consider a Summer Retreat Stay at a Northbridge community near you! I’m going to…