Occupational Therapy for Dementia: Can It Help?

When most people think of occupational therapy (OT), they usually associate it with either children or stroke survivors. In recent years, though, occupational therapy for dementia patients has been gaining a lot of traction. And with good reason. Occupational therapists can make a huge difference in the quality of life for someone suffering from Alzheimer’s…

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Exploring the Female Advantage

The female advantage — that is, the tendency of women to outlive their male counterparts — has been long viewed as an established scientific fact. Data today shows that a newborn baby girl’s life expectancy in the US is slightly more than 80 years, while a newborn boy’s hovers at about 76 years. The question…

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High-Salt Diet Could Spur Irregular Heartbeat

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Just in time for the holidays, a study came out out that says eating salty food regularly could cause irregular heartbeat. Atrial fibrillation, or a-fib, is a common heart rhythm disorder characterized by irregular heartbeat. A-fib can lead to complications such as blood clots, leaving you at higher risk of stroke. About Atrial Fibrillation A…

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Perfect Health-Promoting Gifts for the Senior in Your Life

Senior health and wellness is a topic we care very much about here on the Bridgeway Senior Living blog. And since we love gifts, today we’ll talk about the best health and wellness gifts you can give your older loved ones this Christmas. The older we get, the more likely it is for health issues…

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Why Dr. Google is Not Your Friend

What do you do when you notice you’re feeling weak and tired and slightly short of breath? If you’re like many other seniors, you might to turn to the internet. A 2015 study found that the most preferred source of health information was the internet, at nearly 45 percent. This is in contrast to health…

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Protect Your Health With Preventive Screenings

What do exercising, routine blood work, and dental checkups have in common? They’re all part of preventive medicine—the use of proactive measures, such as health screenings, counseling, and maintenance to prevent or uncover serious diseases. We’ve covered different healthy habits, like exercising and eating well, in the past, so today we’ll talk about health screenings.…

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5 Ways to Improve Your Balance and Prevent Falls

Falling is the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among seniors, according to the CDC. Since we lose bone mass as we age, a fall is more likely to result in a fracture or other serious injury. Aging bones also heal slower, leaving more room for complications. A serious fall can result in an…

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Are You at Risk of Dementia?

To continue our coverage of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, let’s talk about some of the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. While the most important factor—old age—is not avoidable, there are other factors associated with dementia that you can change. It’s never too late to start taking care of your brain health, so let’s…

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Memory Care Provides Comfort and Safety to Alzheimer’s Patients

In honor of Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Health Awareness Month, we at Bridgeway Senior Living would like to raise awareness about a little-known type of long-term care. We’re talking about memory care; specialized skilled nursing care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. Dementia Patients Require Different Care Seniors with dementia may be able to…

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June: Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

Bridgeway Senior Living joins The Alzheimer’s Association in raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and brain health. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, and it’s become more and more common over the years. An estimated 5.7 million Americans have the disease, costing billions of dollars. Alzheimer’s is rapidly topping the list of fatal diseases,…

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