Clean Hands Prevent Disease
With winter upon us, we probably each know someone who is battling a bad cold right now. Viruses tend to abound during the cold months, and everywhere you go, people are sneezing, sniffling, and coughing. If you have a cold, what’s the best way to prevent others from catching it? Handwashing. If you’re feeling fine,…
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Read MoreHow to Reduce Loneliness in Seniors During the Holiday Season
November is almost over, Thanksgiving is past, and we’re deep into holiday season now. From the chilly weather to the holiday decorations, you can feel the excitement of the holidays drawing near. Unfortunately, many seniors in assisted living communities and other long-term care facilities feel lonelier than ever at this time of year. Precisely during…
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Giving Tuesday
Every day is for gratitude, and every day is for giving. But just like we dedicate a day to thankfulness every year, we can also celebrate an annual day of charitable giving. That’s what Giving Tuesday is all about. The international day of giving comes on the heels of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, days…
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving from Bridgeway Senior Living
We at Bridgeway Senior Living wish our residents a very happy Thanksgiving holiday, and a wonderful holiday season. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all we have to be thankful for in our lives. It’s important to practice gratitude every day—it’s scientifically proven that feeling gratitude on a regular basis greatly adds to our…
Read MoreNovember: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
As we mentioned in our blog post about health awareness months, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness is one of November’s health observances. We feel that pancreatic cancer deserves its own article because it’s so deadly—and doesn’t have to be if it’s caught early. Pancreatic cancer isn’t particularly common, but it kills more people than breast cancer does every…
Read MoreToday! Great American Smokeout
Quitting smoking isn’t easy. Nobody debates that. Cigarettes contain nicotine, a highly addictive substance that produces feelings of pleasure and reduces stress and anxiety. Who doesn’t want to feel less anxiety? The problem is, smoking tobacco significantly raises your risk of many different health problems. And becoming seriously ill won’t do anything to improve your…
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Read MoreAntibiotic Resistance: Why It’s a Problem
What’s one of the greatest threats to global health, food security, and development today? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it’s antibiotic resistance. Since their discovery in 1928, antibiotics have been a crucial part of health care. Conservative estimations have the life-saving effect of penicillin, the first antibiotic, at up to 200 million lives.…
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