EPOCH raises $35,000 for Alzheimer's-Related Causes

WALTHAM, MA –November -EPOCH Senior Living employees at 10 Bridges® by EPOCH locations in Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts raised $35,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association and other Alzheimer's causes in October.

Team members participated in Alzheimer’s Association-sponsored walks throughout the month of October as well as other Alzheimer support events. Team members at Bridges® by EPOCH on High Ridge in Stamford, Conn. raised $1,345 for the Alzheimer's Association at a walk on October 25.

“I want to commend all our employees at Bridges® by EPOCH for the enthusiasm with which they raised funds for this important cause,’’ said Laurie Gerber, Chairperson of EPOCH Senior Living. “Our teams work with residents with dementia and memory issues every day, so they are well aware of the great work of the Alzheimer’s Association and the need to support organizations that help families who are struggling with this disease.”

Currently, 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, with this number projected to rise to nearly 14 million people by 2050, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

EPOCH Senior Living has earned Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ accreditation, recognizing its commitment to excellence in caring for people living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

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About EPOCH Senior Living

Waltham-based EPOCH Senior Living has been a leader in New England senior living since 1997. The organization operates 11 Bridges® by EPOCH communities, five Waterstone Senior Living communities, and two Rivermere communities throughout the Northeast, committed to providing premier residences and wellness opportunities for seniors.