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September 30, 2022

Elephant In The Room: How Can I Pay For That? Medicaid Vs. Medicare

What do hospital gowns and insurance have in common? You’re usually not as covered as you think you are! Now that we’ve captured your undivided attention, let’s talk about insurance. We know, it’s fascinating stuff, but honestly, not knowing could cost you! Medicare open enrollment is October 15th-December 7th, and it’s almost here. While Medicare […]

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September 26, 2022

CaringEdge Receives Pinnacle Quality Insight’s 2022 Customer Experience Award

CaringEdge, a Grand Forks, ND–based provider of Outpatient Therapy, Home Health, and Hospice, is proud to announce that they are the recipient of Pinnacle Quality Insight’s 2022 Customer Experience AwardTM. Qualifying for the award with their hospice services, CaringEdge remains dedicated to being Best in Class in senior healthcare services. Jennifer Davis, Executive Vice President of Health Services […]

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September 12, 2022

Where Joy & Work Join Hands

“I love to come to work with a positive attitude. I always have a smile on my face.” – Amber Hahn Amber Hahn, Life Enrichment Director at Edgewood Grand Forks has truly found her dream job working with residents. Using her own positive energy, she brings activities to life and explains that it’s very simple […]

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September 7, 2022

Edgewood Parkwood Is Now Edgewood 55+ Affordable Senior Housing

Edgewood Healthcare is announcing that the former Parkwood Community, located at 749 South 30th Street in Grand Forks, has discontinued its assisted living services, and will now feature a more affordable housing option for those aged 55+. Robert Ford, Jr., President of Edgewood Healthcare’s Senior Living division, announced, “We’re so excited for the service enhancements […]

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September 2, 2022

Grandparents Are Worth Celebrating!

Did you know that grandparents who babysit may live longer? Parents out there, click “Save” on this one to show Grandma and Grandpa that date nights for mom and dad should be mandatory. Is this rumor true? According to an article by the Cleveland Clinic, grandparents who provided some care for either grandchildren or others […]

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August 24, 2022

Elephant In The Room: Advice For The Sandwich Generation

August is National Sandwich Month! Before you imagine a thick slice of bacon and a garden-fresh tomato on a BLT, the sandwich fillings we’re referring to are a group of folks who are “sandwiched” into being caregivers for both their children and their aging parents – they’re known as “The Sandwich Generation.” Taking care of […]

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August 5, 2022

Finding Friendship In Senior Living

Think back on your first best friend; are you still close, do you still talk often? Friendships are more precious than gold, but did you know they can also keep us healthy? Having friends may reduce blood pressure and the risk of depression, and friendships may help us live longer! You really never know where […]

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July 27, 2022

Where Are My Mom’s Things?

You arrive at your mom’s house for a visit and she tells you that someone is stealing from her. She can’t find her checkbook and thinks she’s missing other things, too. You can’t help but feel anxious. As you walk through her house, you notice that her cupboards and drawers look like someone’s ransacked them. […]

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July 19, 2022

4 Tips For Your Next Career Move

These days, you can’t miss the influx of “now hiring” signs painting our cities. There has been much buzz in the news about large numbers of people changing jobs and finding alternative careers as we look to the end of the COVID-19 pandemic (we hope!). While it’s definitely a job-seeker’s market right now, let’s talk […]

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July 7, 2022

5 Ways To Be Happier!

Are your golden years feeling not so golden? Is your family calling you a grump? We all have full plates these days–busy days followed by busy nights and early mornings. While most of us don’t expect to jump out of bed in the morning whistling “Zip-a-dee-doo-dah”, wouldn’t it be great to get a little happier? […]

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