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Journalist and Geriatric Psychiatrist to Discuss Book on Dementia

The authors will answer questions on how to manage medical and cognitive behavioral symptoms that come with memory loss

Stamford CT - (October, 2022) – Journalist Thomas Harrison and geriatric psychiatrist Brent Forester, MD will discuss their best-selling book The Complete Family Guide to Dementia on October 22.

The authors will review advice in their book and answer questions on how families can best manage a range of medical and cognitive behavioral symptoms that come with memory loss.

“Waterstone and Bridges by Epoch believe that informed families can provide the best care to their loved ones,’’ said Waterstone Executive Director Arzu LeBlanc. “We are very pleased to be able to present this important program featuring these distinguished experts.”

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The event will be held on Saturday, October 22 from noon-2 p.m. at The Boathouse at Saugatuck at 521 Riverside Avenue in Westport CT. Light appetizers and refreshments will be served.

To register for the programs, please visit: https://www.bridgesbyepochmemorycare.com/special-event/

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Located at 215 High Ridge Road, Waterstone on High Ridge is Stamford’s most comprehensive senior community offering luxury independent, assisted living and memory care.

The community is on a beautiful, wooded campus next to a conservation area and features 146 residences. There are 88 independent living apartments ranging from one-bedroom and one-bedroom plus, to two-bedroom and two-bedroom plus. The 36 assisted living residences include studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartments. Memory care has 22 suites. Waterstone on High Ridge was built by leaders in the field Epoch Senior Living and National Development.

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