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Senior female standing near the door to her residence

May 16, 2022

“I Wish I Would Have Moved Sooner!”

Home is where the heart is, and it’s also where you make it! Many of our Edgewood residents settle into our communities and tell us, “I wish I would have moved sooner.” Once they move, they realize how difficult it was to enjoy themselves while trying to manage their big family homes. They start socializing […]

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May 6, 2022

We Celebrate Moms Because…

  Moms are Hard-Working! Can you imagine what an advertisement for a mom’s job might say? Help Wanted: In search of someone with a loving disposition and cheerful personality to do laundry, clean, shop, cook for a crowd, bathe, feed, change, wipe away tears, teach, and entertain. You must be available 25 hours per day, […]

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April 27, 2022

Elephant In The Room: Could Mom’s Confusion Be A Urinary Tract Infection?

Did you know that a simple urinary tract infection, or, “UTI” may cause confusion in seniors?  This topic is absolutely another one of those “elephants in the room.” The thought of a UTI is anything but heartwarming and easy to talk about, but it’s important to know the symptoms. For seniors, UTIs can create some […]

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Senior female seated

April 20, 2022

I Wish I May, I Wish I Might…Explore The Power of Occupational Therapy!

From wishing on falling stars to magic lamps, wouldn’t it be amazing to call in a wish and get a quick solution to something we need? Let’s leave the magic wands to April Fool’s Day and celebrate something useful this month; April is Occupational Therapy Month! Close your eyes and think about something you wish […]

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Senior female holding hands dancing with female clinical staff in blue scrubs

April 13, 2022

The 12 Whys & Hows Of Staying Sharp

  Staying active and sharp takes some light commitment. Let’s strive to live long and happy–like Betty White! Lace up those shoes, grab a pen and paper, and get busy!  Here are some additional tips and tricks for us to develop good habits that will help us to put the “GO” into our golden years! […]

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April 4, 2022

We “Get By With a Little Help From Our Friends.”

And the Oscar should have gone to Lady Gaga, for her example of utter human kindness! In light of the turbulent events at the 2022 Academy Awards, let us not discuss who won an Oscar; instead, let’s look at the amazing interaction between Lady Gaga and Academy-Tony and Grammy Award-Winning Actress Liza Minnelli! Being the […]

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March 28, 2022

Elephant in the Room: Why Can’t I Eat Whatever I Want?

Think back on the last great meal that you had… What did you have to eat? Where did you eat your meal? Did you prepare it, or did someone else? Who joined you? That last question is important because it’s tough to imagine eating a truly delicious meal alone. It seems like there’s more than […]

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March 18, 2022

25 Back-Pocket Stress Relief Tips

Need stress relief today? Of course, who doesn’t? If you’re feeling stressed out, there is unlikely to be time in the moment to think long and hard about how to find relief, so let’s make our own sunshine! Here are 25 ways to unwind:     Go to a quiet place and just breathe Step […]

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Senior male looking out airplane window

March 9, 2022

7 Travel Tips for Seniors (and Everyone!)

Whether you’re 25 or 74, traveling can be equal parts exhilarating and challenging. We sometimes face obstacles like road construction and flight hiccups to reach beautiful destinations. Regardless of how you reach your vacation destination, we want to make your journey a joyous experience and not like a trip to the DMV. Whether you’re flying […]

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March 1, 2022

Edgewood Healthcare Announces New Executive Vice President of Resident and Employee Engagement

Edgewood Healthcare has recently announced the promotion of Jenni Hoffmann to Executive Vice President of Resident and Employee Engagement. In her new role, Jenni will continue to oversee the sales and public relations departments, as well as overseeing and assisting Edgewood’s directors in Life Enrichment as well as Recruitment and Retention. “I am pleased to […]

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