Posts by Bridgeway Admin
How to Talk to Your Doctor Effectively
An effective patient-doctor relationship is a partnership. You and your doctor are a team, facing your health challenges together. One of the strongest tools in your arsenal is the ability to communicate openly with your doctor. While it may be hard to be perfectly honest about intimate health issues, you gain nothing by holding back…
Read MoreMedicare 101: Your Coverage Options
Medicare open enrollment begins next week, on October 15, so we’ve put together this Medicare guide to demystify your Medicare options. What is Medicare Open Enrollment? Medicare open enrollment is a 7-week period in which you can change your Medicare coverage. You have the option of switching between plans, reverting to Original Medicare, or joining…
Read MoreSeparating Fact and Fiction in Alzheimer’s Disease
Have you ever looked all over your house for your glasses only to realize that you’re wearing them? Or have you ever gone to write down something and as soon as you got paper and pen you forgot what you wanted to write? No need to worry; these do not mean that you are getting…
Read MoreOctober: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is the second-most common cancer in women; the average woman has a 1 in 8 chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in her life. Breast cancer is highly treatable when detected early, however in many cases, the cancer is found after it has already metastasized. October is Breast Cancer…
Read MoreThese Organizations Will Help You With Respite—For Free
Caring for a spouse, parent, or other loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease is a grueling experience. And yet, about 15.7 million Americans willingly give up their time, their homes, and their peace of mind for their loved ones stricken with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. The emotional and physical stress takes its toll after a while.…
Read MoreJoin Us For An Exciting Walk-A-Thon!
Bridgeway is excited to be participating in this event, with our own booth! We hope to see you there. Here is an outline of the activities schedule for the event: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Coffee with Village President, Frank DiSimone 8:30 a.m. B-Well Walkathon-2.0 Miles 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Exhibitor Booths Open-Visit the Youth…
Read MoreThe 2018 Flu Shot Season is About to Begin
We’re still reeling from last year’s tough flu season, and here we are, prepping for the coming year. It’s officially fall now, and flu season is set to start mid-to-late-October and may last until May. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says everyone should get their flu shots by the end of October. Here’s…
Read MoreBridgeway of Bensenville: Reaching Goals, Touching Lives
What is rehabilitation? And why would you need it? These are questions we intend to answer during National Rehabilitation Week. The National Rehabilitation Awareness Foundation (NRAF) raises a week of awareness every September. The goal is to educate people about the benefits and impact of rehab, and how it helps people overcome obstacles and live…
Read MoreNew 5-Star Review For Bridgeway of Bensenville On SeniorHomes.com!
“A picture speaks a thousand words.” Here’s a photo of our latest review from Mary Heselbarth!
Read MoreCapture the Moment!
Happy National Assisted Living Week! Are you ready to capture the moment? The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) observes an annual celebration of assisted living residents, staff, and volunteers. This year, the theme is “Capture the Moment.” Said NCAL Executive Director Scott Tittle, “No matter your age, we should all be living life to…
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