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…

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National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

The month of November is known as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. President Ronald Reagan made that designation in 1983 and it is something that is still recognized today. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, at that time there were less than two million people with the disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that leads to memory,…

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The 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…

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11 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…

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Seniors 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.…

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Why 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…

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What’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,…

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