Seniors Need to Socialize

Many retired adults find themselves feeling bored and listless throughout the day. Joining a vibrant senior living community like Bridgeway of Bensenville can help with loneliness and atrophying mental capacity.  Social interaction has many benefits for seniors, particularly those retired or living alone. If you’re concerned about your elderly parent or loved one living alone,…

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Bridgeway Senior Living Receives 5-Star Review On Yelp!

We are always deeply grateful when we receive online praise from our happy residents and families! Today is no different! We received this beautiful review today from Diane, posted on Yelp! Thank you Diane, we are truly grateful.

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Action Planning: Reaching Your Goals In Manageable Steps

Action planning can help a patient reach their goal in small manageable steps. Most goals are daunting, such as losing weight, stop smoking, or stop drinking too much. Here are some action strategies that will help you reach your goal.     Action Planning: Let Patients Make The Decisions It’s critical that patients choose both…

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Happy National Hugging Day!!

National Hugging Day is an annual event dedicated to hugging. It was created by Kevin Zaborney and occurs annually on January 21. The day was first celebrated on January 21, 1986 in Clio, Michigan, USA. At Bridgeway, this day resonates quite strongly with us. We love our residents dearly and they love us in return.…

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Short Term Care vs Long Term Care: What’s The Difference?

There is a difference between short term care vs long term care.   Short Term Care: What Is It? Short-term home care services can last anywhere from a few days to a couple of months. Usually while someone is recovering from an illness, injury or surgery. In these instances, home care is a beneficial temporary…

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How to Choose the Right Senior Living Community for Your Family

When it comes to selecting a senior living option that is the most appropriate for your family member, there is a myriad of factors to consider. Have a clear understanding of your loved one’s needs. Find a community that is the best possible match to fill those needs. Consider the quality, reputation, and policies of the senior…

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Make 2018 Your Healthiest Year!

Are you hoping to make 2018 your strongest and healthiest year yet? A new year brings new choices and new goals, with simple changes increasing your longevity more than you might expect! Maybe no one understands that better than Whole Foods Market. Their global buyers and experts — which include brand evangelists, environmentalists, and workers…

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Health Warning Signs That Should Not Be Ignored

Health warning signs that are severe, should of course, never be ignored. A problem, may however, arise when warning signs are subtle. Here are several health warning signs you should not ignore.       Health: Tearing sensation If you feel a tearing sensation in your back, you may think you’ve pulled a muscle. But…

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