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Caring for a Spouse with Alzheimer’s: 5 Tips for Spousal Caregivers

Caring for a spouse with Alzheimer’s is a deeply emotional and uniquely challenging journey. In this blog, we share five essential tips to help spousal caregivers navigate the evolving responsibilities while preserving connection, identity, and support.

Dementia and Language

Harnessing The Power of Native Language Usually when we talk about The Power of Language we are speaking about what words to use and which to avoid when speaking about senior living. Using words like apartment instead of unit or community instead of facility. Language is such a broad term and has such a big

Northbridge Recipe – Blueberry Glazed Breaded Chicken Breast

July is National Blueberry Month and while we typically think about blueberries being in jams and pies, we have something a little different to try: Blueberry Glazed Breaded Chicken! This recipe came from one of our Chef’s at Sunnybrook in Brunswick, Maine and we hope you enjoy cooking this delicious recipe for yourself! Ingredients: Chicken:

Northbridge Recipe – Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

Blueberries aren’t just for health snacking, one of our chefs from Avita of Needham found a creative way to include them in a classic dessert, Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies! Since this small super fruit has so many health benefits it’s no wonder it’s so versatile and can be added into a mix of foods and of

A Sweet Treat – Celebrating National Sugar Cookie Month

In July we celebrate National Sugar Cookie Day! We’ve asked our talented team of Culinary professionals to share some of their best recipes so everyone can enjoy a sweet treat on a Summer day! This recipe comes from Stone Hill at Andover Culinary Director, Andrea D’Angelo, who was recently featured in a Northbridge Growth Story

4 Practical Benefits of Having a Pet in Senior Living

Moving into a senior living community will be a big life change for your loved one. Having a pet in senior living will provide a sense of comfort and home.

Understanding the Cost of Long-Term Care

Is your parent or other loved one in need of assistance or care? If so, your family may be researching the options available, including whether it would be better to remain at home or to move into an assisted living community. While there can be advantages for both, much will depend on the needs of