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September 13, 2021

The Top 5 Benefits of Assisted Living

Edgewood Healthcare’s assisted living communities are an excellent choice for those who want a place to thrive and grow while receiving individualized healthcare services. Assisted living communities have evolved over the past several years. Honestly, they resemble more of a maintenance-free, “all-inclusive” lifestyle for you or your loved one, providing amenities and health services all […]

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Amy Brinley

September 7, 2021

Edgewood Healthcare Announces New Regional Vice President of Region 6

Edgewood Healthcare has recently named Amy Brinley as their new Regional Vice President of Region 6! Amy’s region in Nebraska will include senior living communities in Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Hastings, Norfolk and Omaha. “I’m excited to announce this well-deserved promotion,” said Rob Ford, President of Edgewood. “Amy has been working in the healthcare arena […]

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August 11, 2021

The Intuitive Kindness of Certified Nursing Assistants

  Being a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA – often referred to as “caregiver”) requires tremendous compassion, patience, and tenacity. At Edgewood, we witness these qualities in our caregivers every day and, like many roles, there’s more to it than the eye can see. We wanted to share more about the rewards and challenges of the […]

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August 3, 2021

How to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Assisted Living

The topic of assisted living can be extremely difficult to discuss with your aging parent. Perhaps you can’t find the right words to say, or your parent shuts down at the thought of saying goodbye to their family home. No matter how hard the conversation can be, the important heart of the matter is that […]

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July 29, 2021

Why You Should Look At Senior Living Differently

  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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July 2, 2021

The Best Ways to Pay For Senior Living

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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June 15, 2021

6 Ways to Keep You and Your Loved Ones Safe this Summer

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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June 14, 2021

CaringEdge Receives 2021 Customer Experience Award from Pinnacle Quality Insight

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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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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Brenden Weidler

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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