Senior living has seen a complete transformation. Today, those looking at senior living don’t need to settle for the sterile, inactive lifestyle it once was. Instead, senior living communities encourage our residents to retain their independence to ensure they thrive socially, physically, and emotionally. Additionally, seniors are moving in because they want to, not because […]
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Here at Edgewood Healthcare, we are often asked by families how they can pay for their senior living expenses. We understand this can be a very confusing and overwhelming topic, as multiple options are available to you. Today we’re going to break down the most common options that can be used for senior living expenses […]
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Summer is fast approaching, and along with it comes the summer heat many of us dream of all winter long! Before you grab your beach towel and run out the door to soak up those rays, keep in mind seniors are more prone to the effects of heat, so it’s important to review some vital […]
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Minot & Bismarck, ND, Friday, June 11, 2021 – 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 2021 Customer Experience AwardTM. Qualifying for the award with their hospice services, CaringEdge displays a continued dedication to providing […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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