The Sweetest Surprise!
At Bridgeway, we understand how being alone, watching the news, not building an appetite, may lead to a decline in elders. To strain away from this happening to our wonderful residents, our staff came up with the sweetest surprise! Do you remember when the Ice Cream Truck would drive down your block, and everyone ran…
Read MoreCovid-19 Resident and Family FAQs
Why are you in quarantine if no one is sick? We are not in quarantine, we are practicing social distancing per the CDC’s recommendations. How are you keeping residents and staff safe? Our facility is strictly adhering to all Federal, State, and Local guidelines. A Letter from your Bridgeway Senior Living Administrator A Letter from…
Read MoreTaking Care of Our Residents
We noticed that although doors are rarely knocked upon, our residents were not opening them when breakfast and dinner were delivered. We know that being alone, watching the news, not building an appetite, may lead to a decline, which we most definitely do not want happening. Our wonderful staff really thought about ways to make…
Read MoreHonoring World Tuberculosis Day
Each day, over 4,000 people lose their lives to Tuberculosis (TB )and close to 30,000 people fall ill with this preventable and curable disease. We aim to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of Tuberculosis, and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic.
Read MoreArthritis Signs You Should Recognize And Not Ignore
Arthritis can be a very painful disease. But, the good thing is that it doesn’t hit us suddenly. There are warning signs. But, unfortunately, some people just ignore these signs and keep on going. Don’t be one of those people. Arthritis: Symptoms It’s not unusual to experience pain in your joints on occasion,…
Read MoreCelebrating the First Day of Spring!
Happy first day of Spring! May it herald the blossoming of renewed health and life.
Read MoreSkilled Nursing Facilities Ban Family Visits To Protect Elderly Residents
Skilled nursing facilities (SNF) are banning family members from visiting their elderly as a protection against spreading the coronavirus virus. Seniors are the most susceptible population to this virus due to their weak immune immune systems. Moreover, many seniors already suffer from one or more underlying diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart issues. …
Read MoreBrain Injury Awareness Month
For more than three decades, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has proudly led the nation in observing Brain Injury Awareness Month by conducting an engaging public awareness campaign in March of each year. This campaign provides a platform for educating the general public about the incidence of brain injury and the needs of…
Read MoreNational Nutrition Month
“Eat Right, Bite by Bite!” March is National Nutrition Month! We encourage everyone to focus on making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
Read MoreCalorie Restriction, Can It Help Seniors Stay Healthy, Age Gracefully??
Calorie restriction as a way for senior citizens to avoid gaining weight and live healthy has caught the interest of scientists. Calorie restriction, involves the reducing of average daily caloric intake below previous daily levels without sacrificing essential nutrients. It can be accomplished in one of two ways. Either by not eating at all…
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