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March 25, 2024

Blazing Trails to a Bright Future

Jenni shared that curiosity has always served her well. “Learn from everyone around you, every project—big or small—ask questions, and learn from your mistakes. Work hard and play hard. Be bold. Be fearless. Be authentic, and most importantly, BE KIND.” Jenni has done an exceptional job building her team and supporting her colleagues; “Helping people […]

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March 18, 2024

Breaking Down the Walls of Hospice

Former President Jimmy Carter has now been in hospice for a year. This is remarkable news because of the many myths surrounding what hospice can do for those who need it. According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), the average enrollment for hospice patients is around three months, with the median being […]

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March 5, 2024

I Couldn’t Sleep at All Last Night

Do you find yourself tossing and turning and tossing? Don’t worry—insomnia is common! Cleveland Clinic tells us that about 10% of people are suffering from sleep disorders worldwide. While a restless night now and again might be typical for any of us, if it’s happening often, it’s time to find the root cause before it causes […]

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February 26, 2024

Love What You Do!

When you choose a caregiving profession in senior living, you’re in the people business. Whether your role is sales, accounting, management, cooking, cleaning, or nursing, long-term care is all about the people needing help. Helpers Need Help Too Helping others is genuinely fulfilling, but it can also be taxing. While we set out to improve […]

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February 15, 2024

Living Your Best Takes a Team

Think back on the course of your life. You were likely surrounded by a team from the get-go when you were born. Perhaps delivery room teams were smaller years ago than they might be today, but even still, there was a team cheering you on as you entered the world. Fast forward to preschool. Your […]

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February 14, 2024

Senior Living Has Made Positive Shifts

Over 30 years ago, Edgewood Healthcare was founded after CEO and owner Phil Gisi recognized a need for more choices for aging seniors. Most cities could offer skilled nursing or independent senior housing at that time. Unfortunately, these two service models didn’t fit everyone’s needs. The demand for choices laid the groundwork for more than […]

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January 31, 2024

The Keys to Every Heart Are… Health & Happiness!

 Ahh, February. It’s almost time for pink and red decorations, gifts from sweethearts, and sugary snacks—everywhere. Don’t forget, it’s American Heart Month, too! Did you know that more deadly heart attacks happen during the winter and holiday season? How about the fact from the CDC that 1 in 5 people having a heart attack don’t […]

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January 24, 2024

Is Change Keeping You Awake at Night?

The new year is still fresh, and for many folks, it’s time to make changes for improvement. Sometimes, the changes you want to make can keep you awake, wondering how to make them happen and where to begin. It’s so easy to say what we want to change, but putting the steps in place to […]

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January 23, 2024

Edgewood Healthcare Announces New Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President of Senior Living

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News Release Contact: Robert J. Ford, Jr. Title: President Edgewood Healthcare Phone: 701-738-2000 (Grand Forks, N.D.) Edgewood Healthcare has promoted Brendan Weidler as the new Chief Operating Officer of Senior Living. “I am pleased to announce the promotion of Brendan Weidler as the new Chief Operating Officer of the Senior Living Division […]

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January 23, 2024

Edgewood Healthcare Announces New Chief Nursing Officer & Executive Vice President of Senior Living

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News Release Contact: Robert J. Ford, Jr. Title: President Edgewood Healthcare Phone: 701-738-2000 (Grand Forks, N.D.) Edgewood Healthcare has promoted Colleen Schneider as the new Chief Nursing Officer and Executive Vice President of Edgewood Senior Living. “It is with great excitement that I am announcing the promotion of one of our very […]

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