Posts Tagged ‘seniors’
Do You Believe These Medicare Myths?
Medicare is government-administered healthcare for seniors age 65 and older, and certain adults with disabilities. An estimated 44 million Americans are on Medicare today, and that’s expected to rise to 79 million by year 2030. Medicare is a great program that provides seamless healthcare to our most vulnerable population: the elderly and disabled. But like…
Read MorePoll: Seniors Prefer Assisted Living Over Nursing Homes
The results shocked no one, least of all us at Bridgeway Senior Living. Key Private Bank regularly polls financial advisers, and the results of their latest poll show seniors’ top choices for retirement are staying at home independently or moving to an assisted living facility. 96 percent of respondents said living independently at home is their…
Read MoreBridgeway Celebrates National Skilled Nursing Care Week
Skilled nursing care is ever more important today, when around 15 percent of the population is over age 65. Skilled nursing care is high-level medical care provided by registered nurses and therapists. These services include physical therapy, wound care, IV therapy, and medical monitoring. Who is Skilled Nursing Care for? Patients who need short-term focused…
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 MoreSeniors 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,…
Read MoreWhen to Stop Driving
It’s a scary prospect for someone who has been driving for years. But at a certain point, it’s time to say goodbye to the car. Seventy is the new 50. Older drivers are keeping their licenses longer than they used to. They’re also involved in fewer fatal collisions than in the past. On the other…
Read MoreAction 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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