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May 24, 2021

“Treated Like a Queen”: Edgewood Resident’s Daughter Shares Positive Experience with Nurses for Nurses Appreciation Month

For decades, May has been the designated time of year to celebrate nurses and their integral role in our nation’s healthcare system. Since the coronavirus pandemic began last year, however, honoring our nation’s nurses has become profoundly more significant. 2020 was designated the Year of the Nurse to raise awareness of the contribution nurses make […]

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May 17, 2021

Edgewood Healthcare Announces New Chief Nursing Officer for Senior Living

Edgewood Healthcare has promoted Brendan Weidler as the new Chief Nursing Officer of Senior Living. “I’m pleased to announce this well-deserved promotion,” said Rob Ford, President of Edgewood. “Brendan has been instrumental in the set up and delivery of health care services through our CaringEdge division for the past four years. He has shown the desire […]

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May 6, 2021

Edgewood Partners With Alzheimer’s Association for Virtual Dementia Education Series

Together, Edgewood Healthcare and the Alzheimer’s Association have teamed up to hold a virtual event series discussing signs, tips, and strategies on Alzheimer’s and dementia-related diseases. This virtual education series will be held via Zoom to hear from families and specially trained educators, in addition to opportunities for participation and live Q&A. The series will […]

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April 29, 2021

Edgewood Healthcare Announces New Regional Vice President

Edgewood Healthcare recently named Heather Moechnig as their new Regional Vice President of Region 7, overseeing senior living communities in South Dakota, including Brookings, Flandreau, and Sisseton, three Sioux Falls locations, and two Mitchell locations “I’m pleased to announce this well-deserved promotion,” said Rob Ford, President of Edgewood. “Heather has proven she has the dedication, […]

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April 8, 2021

Home Health: More Affordable for Seniors Than You Think

We know talking about money isn’t easy, and sometimes feels a little taboo. However, when exploring options for senior care, the cost is understandably one of the top concerns for families. Many fear that receiving quality senior care for themselves or a loved one is financially out of the question. The cost of senior living […]

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April 6, 2021

7 Facts To Help You Understand Parkinson’s Disease

You’ve probably heard of the term “Parkinson’s disease (PD),” but did you know this movement disorder affects an estimated one million people in the U.S. alone? Continue reading to learn more about the causes, symptoms, and care and to help better understand people living with this disease. What is Parkinson’s? Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative […]

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March 24, 2021

How Outpatient Therapy Helps Seniors Maintain Independence

No matter our age, we all have a purpose that guides the decisions we make every day. Whether it’s parenthood, a career, a passion, or a combination of these factors, this purpose evolves as we grow and comes to define us the longer we live. However, fulfilling our purpose relies heavily on autonomy, especially as […]

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February 17, 2021

Brighter Days Ahead: Edgewood Residents, Employees Share Why They’re Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine

Since the coronavirus pandemic began in the United States nearly a year ago, our top priority at Edgewood Healthcare has always been the safety of our residents and staff. For months, our communities have been socially distancing, testing, masking, and disinfecting surfaces to protect one another. This has made for a challenging time of stress, isolation, […]

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February 16, 2021

Visitation, Activities, & Communal Dining Set to Open

Our Edgewood Healthcare teams are extremely excited to share promising and long-awaited positive news in the fight against COVID-19. Each day, more and more Edgewood residents and staff across our company are choosing to receive their first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. We are so proud of and give our gratitude to the […]

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February 8, 2021

Edgewood Healthcare Announces New Regional Vice President of Region 7

  Edgewood Healthcare recently named Michelle Bode as their new Regional Vice President of the newly aligned Region 7, including senior living communities in Grand Forks, ND; East Grand Forks, MN; Fargo, ND; Jamestown, ND; Sisseton, SD; Mitchell, SD, and Virginia, MN. “I’m excited to announce this well-deserved promotion,” said Rob Ford, President of Edgewood. […]

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