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Nurse and senior female about to embrace

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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7 female nurses standing next to one another smiling

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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Cartoon image of healthcare staff, chef, and senior female resident

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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Senior female doing physical therapy to stay strong.

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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Bed with decorative wreath above it

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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Brendan Weidler

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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Colleen Schneider

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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Male senior and female senior seated next to one another

January 15, 2024

Is it Time for Carefree Living?

Homeownership is one of life’s exciting milestones. When you first move into your home, the endless possibilities of paint schemes and décor are thrilling. The excitement of building lasting memories and family gatherings can taste sweet on your tongue for years. Home is where the heart is, but the heart can change over time. When […]

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4 senior female residents standing

January 4, 2024

3 Steps to a Joyful January

January is a fresh start. New beginnings can feel excellent but a little overwhelming, too. The holidays have gone, the year ahead looks busy, and perhaps you need some extra coffee to help you get up and go. If you’re looking for ways to make the first month of a hectic new year a little […]

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Senior female and senior male both dressed in winter clothing outdoors

December 21, 2023

Keep the Blues Out this Winter!

Winter is here. While the beautiful snowflakes can be a welcome distraction, the lack of sunlight can take a real toll on some folks. As we slowly gain more daylight, it’s important to remember that the darkness may cause more than just a case of the blues for some. Some may experience seasonal depression this […]

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