Bridges by EPOCH at Andover

09/01/2026

🌎📖 Turning the pages and traveling the world—one National Geographic at a time! 📖🌎

We enjoyed an evening of National Geographic exploration, flipping through fascinating pages, discovering incredible places, and taking in the beautiful photography from around the world. From faraway destinations to fascinating people, animals, and cultures, there was plenty to spark conversation and curiosity! 🌍✨

Sometimes the best adventures don’t require a suitcase—just an open book and a little imagination. 💛📚

08/29/2026

Cheers to our August birthday stars! 🎉💐

We loved coming together to celebrate another year of the wonderful people who make our community so special. With tasty treats, birthday wishes, and wonderful company, it was the perfect way to honor our August birthdays! 🎂💗

Happy Birthday to each and every one of you! We hope your special day was as wonderful as you are! ✨

08/27/2026

🎉💗 Happy Birthday to our wonderful Kay! 💗🎉

Today, we’re celebrating a truly special lady who is simply the best! Kay has a spunky spirit, a beautiful light, and a personality that is completely her own. She has a way of brightening every room just by being herself, and we feel so lucky to have her as part of our family. 💕✨

We hope Kay’s birthday is filled with all the love and celebration she deserves! Happy Birthday, Kay! We are so grateful for you! 🎂🎈💐

08/26/2026

We had the sweetest afternoon at Sarkisian Farms, enjoying some delicious ice cream and taking in the beautiful summer weather! 🍨☀️ A huge thank you to Jack for his incredible kindness and generosity in treating our residents to this special outing and for making it such a fun afternoon. From picking out our favorite flavors to sitting together, enjoying our treats, and spending time outside, it was the perfect way to spend the day!

And of course, we couldn’t leave out our favorite four-legged friend, Jacob! 🐶❤️

For those who know Jack and Jacob, you know just how special they are to our community. Jack has been visiting us for quite some time, bringing Jacob along as a therapy dog. Jacob has become a beloved friend to our residents, staff, and families, bringing comfort, connection, plenty of tail wags and kisses wherever he goes. 🐾

Over the year, Jack and Jacob have made such a meaningful impact on our community. Their visits are something we genuinely look forward to, and somewhere along the way, they became more than visitors—they became family. ❤️

We are so grateful for Jack’s generosity, thoughtful spirit, and willingness to give so much of his time and kindness to our community. And, of course, we’re equally grateful for Jacob and all the love he brings with those four little paws! 🐾

Today, they added ice cream at the farm to the long list of special moments we’ve shared together! 🍦🐶

Thank you, Jack and Jacob, for treating us to such a wonderful afternoon and for being such a special part of our family! 🥰

08/26/2026

🌟 Growing, Learning & Shining at ! 🌟

We are so proud to celebrate Alvinson and all the strides he has made in just one year! 🇺🇸❤️

When Alvinson joined our Bridges family, he started as a Dietary Aide. Since then, he has worked incredibly hard—not only to grow his skills in the kitchen, but also to learn English, which is not his first language. His progress has been amazing to see, and he has come such a long way! 👏

With the guidance and support of Naldo, Duncan, and Yamilet, Alvinson has continued to learn, grow, and develop his confidence—and we are so excited to see him step into his new role as Prep Cook! 👨‍🍳

At Bridges, we believe in giving our team members opportunities to grow and supporting them along the way. Alvinson’s journey is such a wonderful example of what can happen when hard work meets encouragement and opportunity.

We’re so proud of you, Alvinson! Keep growing, keep learning, and keep shining! ✨❤️

08/25/2026

We recently hosted our monthly educational program, “Is It Normal Aging or Is It Memory Loss?” 🧠 It was a wonderful opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with others. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

08/25/2026

🐦🌻 Feeding Our Feathered Friends! 🌻🐦

We had a tweet-worthy time getting creative and caring for the birds around ! 🥜🌾❤️ From making homemade bird feeders to filling them with tasty treats, we loved creating something special for our little visitors.

There’s something so rewarding about connecting with nature and giving back to the wildlife around us. 🐦🍎

A little kindness goes a long way—even for our tiniest neighbors! 💕🪶

08/24/2026

How can you create purposeful, enriching activities for a loved one living with dementia?

In this EPOCH Exchange episode, Sherene Hiljeh shares practical ideas for using music, art, cooking, and familiar interests to make activities feel enjoyable and successful.

Watch the podcast:

Our hosts discuss creative engagement in dementia care with Sherene Hiljeh, including art, music, activities, and how these build connection.

08/22/2026

We put a fruity spin on pizza with a soft sugar cookie crust, creamy cream cheese frosting, and a colorful topping of fresh berries! 🫐🍓✨

From chopping the fruit to spreading the frosting and adding the toppings, everyone got involved in creating these delicious treats. 🍪👩‍🍳

The final step? Digging in and enjoying the fruits of our labor! 🤗

08/21/2026

🏐 Keep the Ball Rolling! 🏐

We got moving, reaching, tossing, and having a great time during a fun-filled beach ball game! ☀️🌈 From gentle tosses to big reaches, everyone had a chance to get involved and keep the ball in the air.

It was a great way to get some movement in, practice coordination, and enjoy time together! 💙