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Alzheimer’s vs. Normal Aging

Is your loved one experiencing memory lapses or behavioral changes? Learn the key differences between Alzheimer’s and normal aging so you can recognize when it’s time to seek medical advice.

What Is Assisted Living?

Are you or a loved one beginning to require assistance with a few of the daily tasks of living? If independence is still important but a helping hand with bathing safely, dressing or managing medications is needed, there is a wonderful solution available: an assisted living community.

Top 3 Heat Related Illnesses and How to Stay Healthy

New England is experiencing it's first heat wave - learn about different heat related illnesses and how to stay healthy in our blog!

Benefits of a Summer Retreat Stay

The tell tale signs of Summer are upon us. Temperatures are rising, days are getting longer and those summer getaways are closer then ever. Whether you are heading to The Cape or spending your weekends in Maine, summer in New England can't be beat. Learn more about the benefits of a Summer Retreat Stay at Northbridge!

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.