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Read MoreHealth Awareness is Hot in November
What are National Health Observances? There are many health conditions that touch millions of Americans every year. During National Health Observances, we dedicate specific days, weeks, or months to raise awareness about important health topics and bring them into the public discourse. Every month has a range of different health observances, and we talk about…
Read MoreMild Cognitive Impairment: What You Need To Know
Here on the Bridgeway Senior Living blog, we’ve written a lot about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Given that 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 65 has Alzheimer’s disease (source), it’s important to raise awareness about this progressive disease. November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, so this month we will devote extra time to…
Read MoreVillage President Frank DeSimone Kicks off Oktoberfest at Bridgeway of Bensenville
Falling Back—Winter is Coming
At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 4, the time will revert to 1:00 a.m., giving us all an extra hour to snooze this weekend. Ending Daylight Saving Time signals winter’s rapid approach. Sunset is much earlier, and long, cozy evenings stretch ahead of us. There’s a crispness in the air, the leaves are ankle-deep along…
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Read MoreAre Liver Spots Dangerous?
By the time you’ve reached old age, you’ve seen a thing or two in your lifetime. You probably also have one or more badges of honor—that is, liver spots. Liver spots, or age spots, are tan or brownish marks that appear on the skin as a result of sun exposure. Since it’s the sun that…
Read MoreYour Breathing Matters
This week is Respiratory Care Week, celebrated by the American Association for Respiratory Care. The special week was set up to honor respiratory therapists and the important work they do. What is Respiratory Therapy? Respiratory therapy is the assessment and treatment of patients with breathing disorders or difficulties. Respiratory therapists perform a range of treatments,…
Read MoreDementia and Sleep Disturbances: How You Can Help
Dementia comes with many distressing symptoms that increase in severity as the disease progresses. This involves depression and apathy, reduced concentration, and loss of inability to do everyday tasks. When you’re the family caregiver of a loved one with dementia, these symptoms are all too familiar to you. One of the hardest challenges you may…
Read MoreCelebrate National Physical Therapy Month 2018
A hip fracture or stroke can leave you immobilized and completely bed-bound. That’s where rehab services come in. At short-term rehab facilities like Bridgeway Senior Living, you receive top-notch physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help you regain your full abilities. In October, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) celebrates National Physical Therapy Month. Here at Bridgeway…
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