Posts by Bridgeway Admin
Are Your Shots Up To Date?
Vaccines aren’t only for kids. And I’m not just talking about the flu shot either. Did you know adults should be getting regular vaccines? In fact, vaccines for seniors are just as important as vaccines for kids. As we age, our immune systems get weaker and have a harder time fighting infections. Age makes us…
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Read MoreHow Your Thyroid Affects Everything
The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland in the neck. Most people don’t even know it exists, let alone what it does. But in truth, this small gland is a hormone factory that powers your entire body. When the thyroid doesn’t work right, you feel the effects in every area and function of your body.…
Read MoreKitchen Safety Tips for Seniors
Cooking brings family and friends together, and sharing meals is a great way to socialize. For that reason, kitchen safety is a popular topic for all ages. Given the amount of time we spend in our kitchens, it’s important to take safety into account. For seniors who live independently and prepare their own meals, kitchen…
Read MoreTop 5 Podcasts for Seniors
Podcasts are like radio shows, just better. A combination of the word pod and broadcast, podcasts are audio talks you can download from the internet to listen to at your convenience. People enjoy listening to podcasts when commuting to work, working out, cooking dinner, or relaxing with a drink. There are an enormous range of…
Read MoreAll About Hospice Care
Hospice care is specialized care for terminally ill patients. It’s all encompassing care that looks out for the patient and his or her loved ones. When a patient is dying, both he and his family need support and care. That’s where the hospice team comes in. With doctors, nurses, clergy, and volunteers, they work together…
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11 Activities for Seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Seniors with dementia tend to withdraw from their loved ones and the things they used to love. But studies show staying engaged in life can help reduce the effects of dementia and improve quality of life. Here at Bridgeway’s outstanding memory care unit, we know how important it is to keep seniors with dementia active.…
Read More3 Ways to Manage your Chronic Pain
You may think it’s normal to be in constant pain or discomfort when you’re old. Think again. Chronic pain does not have to be a normal part of aging. While it is a common age-related ailments, you have several options for effective pain relief. Elderly people should not have to suffer unnecessarily from intense pain. However,…
Read MoreHealing from a Hip Fracture
It’s every senior’s worst nightmare: falling and breaking a hip. Falls are the leading cause of death from injury in the United States, and hip fractures are one of the main reasons for that. Shocking statistics say that up to 300,000 Americans over age 65 fracture a hip each year—and up to 30 percent of…
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