Blog - Northbridge Communities

Guest Blog – Speech Therapy in Senior Living

Northbridge has a partnership with FOX Rehabilitation that allows our residents to take advantage of a multitude of therapies once they move into a Northbridge community, from the comfort of their community. These include physical therapy, occupational therapy (check out our blog), and Speech Therapy. To learn more about what speech therapy is and what a Speech Language Pathologist does, we’ve invited FOX Rehabilitaion Speech Language Pathologist, Danielle Bates to write a guest blog about her work as a Speech Therapist in Assisted Living. Danielle works with the Northbridge communities, Stroudwater Lodge and Avita of Stroudwater.

The Mediterranean Diet in Senior Living – Benefits and Meal Plans

At 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 and dementia.

Moving from Home to a Memory Care Community

Moving from Home to a Memory Care Community - What to Expect and What You're not Expecting. The move from home to a memory care community is a unique journey and looks different for everyone who experiences it. It's often overwhelming, an overload of information, riddled with guilty thoughts and sometimes uncomfortable conversations.

8 Financial Resources to Consider when Paying for Senior Living

The month of April is recognized as National Financial Literacy Month and a great opportunity to learn more about smart money management, especially when saving for retirement and potentially senior living. While Financial Literacy Month is a great opportunity for people of all ages to take a closer look at their finances, we are going to focus this blog on the importance of Financial Literacy when it comes to paying for senior living.

Who to Turn to for Advice in Your Senior Living Search

Families facing a senior living search for a loved one for the first time may feel lost and confused about how to locate resources that could help. The good news? You don’t have to travel this road alone. There are many sources of information and professionals who can provide valuable guidance and support. Below is a detailed guide that can help.

Guest Blog – Importance of Occupational Therapy in Senior Living

In April we celebrate Occupational Therapy Month and we wanted to take this opportunity to learn a little bit more about what Occupational Therapy is and why it is beneficial for seniors. To help us answer these questions we’ve invited Occupational Therapist, Elizabeth Brophy, OT SLC Lead Clinician from FOX Rehabilitation to contribute to our blog as a guest writer. Liz graduated from the University of Maine with an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology and then got her Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern Maine.