Posts by Bridgeway Admin
How To Stay Hydrated (Even Though It’s Cold Outside)
It’s hard enough to stay hydrated during the summer. Now that winter’s set in, though, it gets a lot harder – especially for seniors. But we all need hydration, no matter what the weather’s like. So here are some tips on how to stay hydrated – even when it’s cold outside. #1: Don’t wait until…
Read MoreThe Best Part-Time Jobs for Seniors
This article was exclusively written by our friend Sharon Wagner of Seniorfriendly.ino, for our Bridgeway readers. Thank you Sharon! It’s become increasingly common for Americans to work into their 70s, well after the standard retirement age of 65, and there are many advantages. The added money a part-time job brings can help alleviate fears about…
Read More11 Crucial Tips for Visiting A Loved One With Alzheimer’s
If you keep these 11 tips in mind, you can make visiting a loved one with Alzheimer’s a wonderful experience. If you have a relative with Alzheimer’s, you know that visiting them isn’t always easy. The good news is, you have the power to turn that time together into a meaningful and pleasant experience…
Read MoreOur October Calendar and Newsletter are Here!
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Read MoreSeniors and Medication: 5 Questions To Ask The Pharmacist
Seniors and Medication: Why Your Pharmacist Is So Important You might wonder why seniors need to ask their pharmacist any questions at all. Shouldn’t the first address for questions be a primary physician? Answer: Not necessarily. By definition, pharmacists are 100% up to speed on seniors and medication so that they can do their job.…
Read MoreWhy Cognitive Aging Should (Not) Scare You
Because cognitive aging and dementia aren’t the same. “Jack, I’m worried about Dad,” Laura said to her husband when they sat down for coffee after dinner. “Why?” “Because he couldn’t find his car keys,” she said. Jack grinned over the rim of his coffee cup. “Honey, you misplace your car keys at least three times…
Read MoreWhat’s the Best Bed for Seniors After Surgery?
When discussing which is the best bed for seniors after surgery, we have to take into account a few factors: What type of surgery did the person have? How much time should they be resting in bed? Did the surgeon say which sleep position to adopt? Surgery Types There are many types of surgery,…
Read MoreOur September Calendar and Newsletter are Here!
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Read MoreTips to Banish Loneliness in Seniors
Most of us feel a powerful need for a sense of connection to a group and a source of friendship. We know deep down that we are not self-sufficient. We need each other to make up the parts that we are missing. That’s where tips to banish loneliness in seniors comes in. But before we…
Read MorePaid Caregiving: How You Can Become a Paid Family Caregiver
Paid caregiving is an option – even without Medicaid. As of 2015, 23 percent of American family caregivers devoted over 40 hours a week to their loved ones. To put that in perspective, there are over 40 million caregivers in the United States. So we’ve got almost 10 million people who spend the equivalent…
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