It’s Nurse’s Week, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to honor the heartfelt contributions we see every day from the caring hands of our nurses! They offer our amazing residents kindness, compassion, and healing every day while putting miles of steps beneath their feet. Saying that we’re grateful is an understatement. In truth, we couldn’t […]
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Mother’s Day is fast approaching. Have you made plans yet? If not, here’s your reminder to make those reservations right now for her favorite restaurant or arrange to cook her favorite meal! Perhaps you are late to the party to get a Mother’s Day gift? Have you decided what to buy? If your mom is […]
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Most of us spend decades chasing the fountain of youth, and no one dreams of the day they can finally move into assisted living. If it comes to memory care, that’s even further from our minds until the time comes when it’s truly necessary. When most people think of memory care or memory loss, the […]
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Let’s celebrate National Humor Month with a darn good laugh! Check out this video of a baby giggling by clicking here. There’s nothing like a good belly-busting laugh to take us away from all of life’s seriousness now and again. Some may say they don’t have time to laugh, and to those folks, try to […]
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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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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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Do you find yourself tossing and turning and tossing? Don’t worry—insomnia is treatable. Let’s learn the common causes of insomnia and tips for a better night’s sleep! 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 […]
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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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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. […]
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s 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 […]
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