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Our Plans For The Month…
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Read MoreTop 5 Podcasts for Seniors
Podcasts are like radio shows, just better. A combination of the word pod and broadcast, podcasts are audio talks you can download from the internet to listen to at your convenience. People enjoy listening to podcasts when commuting to work, working out, cooking dinner, or relaxing with a drink. There are an enormous range of…
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New Skycare Digital Kiosk!
Here at Bridgeway we do our best to give you the best experience possible; that is why we love hearing your feedback! Now we have an easy and fun way for you to let us know how we’re doing. Yesterday we installed a kiosk in the lobby, please rate us and comment any details you…
Read MoreLow Potassium: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Are you feeling weak and tired all the time? Do your arms or legs cramp up, sometimes to the point of paralysis? Do you sometimes experience tingling or numb sensations? If you answered yes to all these questions, you may be suffering from low potassium. As I mentioned in a previous article, potassium is an…
Read MoreStart Thinking about Long-Term Care in Your 50s—or Earlier
If your parent or loved one is at Bridgeway of Bensenville or considering an assisted living facility, you probably realize long term care costs a pretty penny. While Medicare will pay hospital stays and 100 days of skilled nursing, many elderly Americans require other kinds of care that insurance doesn’t cover. Long-term care is not…
Read MoreManage Your Seasonal Allergies
Spring is here, and so are seasonal allergies. While the weather hasn’t quite caught up yet, the pollen levels are already shooting up, causing uncomfortable symptoms for many people. The overall pollen level in the Chicago area is considered moderate this week, but the symptoms are sometimes anything but moderate. Here’s everything you need to…
Read MoreBeware these Common Phone Scams
Scammers have an arsenal of effective strategies they use to take advantage of innocent people. They use phishing emails, door-to-door conning, and scam phone calls. Seniors are especially vulnerable to phone scams, since they often don’t use email and aren’t as aware of the scams out there. Many seniors get confused or intimidated, and easily…
Read MoreToday is National Rare Disease Day!
The last day of February is National Rare Disease Day. Once every four years, the last day of February is February 29, a “rare” date. On regular years, February 28 is observed as Rare Disease Day. A disease or disorder is considered rare in the US when it affects fewer than 200,000 Americans at any…
Read MoreWhat’s On Your Bucket List?
Do you have a bucket list? It’s a list of experiences or achievements you want to have or accomplish in your lifetime. Some common bucket list items are skydiving, running a marathon, or visiting all 50 states. But they don’t have to be spectacular, showy feats. You might want to create a list that will…
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