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Tater tot hotdish inside a green baking dish

December 11, 2023

Pass the Hotdish, or is it Casserole?

Trick question. It’s whatever you like to call it; all that matters is that you and your loved ones are gathered around it! The season is supposed to be filled with family, love, and being together, but it can also make us feel overwhelmed. From loved ones lost or suffering from health problems to self-imposed […]

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Senior female driving and senior male seated in the passenger seat

December 6, 2023

Enjoying the Ride from the Passenger Side

No one wants to imagine giving up the keys, and we all wait so anxiously for the privilege that the thought of losing it is scary. What’s even more frightening, though, is driving when it’s unsafe. The CDC tells us that 7,500 older adults were killed in automobile accidents in 2020. We often hear a […]

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Morgan Brama

November 28, 2023

The Sky is the Limit

What began in food and beverage service at Sky’s Fine Dining in Grand Forks (now known as Skies 322) has taken Morgan (Hodgson) Brama to some unexpected and rewarding places! Her story is one of diligence, hard work, and the product of building sustainable relationships. While higher education is a critical part of success, so […]

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Female clinician in blue scrubs holding the hands of a senior female

November 16, 2023

Healthcare Where You Need It

November 16 is National Rural Health Day. To honor this day, we’d like to shed some light on how Edgewood has been helping residents in cities large and small to receive healthcare services right where they’re needed most: on-site! Edgewood’s Medical Partnerships At Edgewood, we want our residents to feel like they’re thriving in the […]

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Female clinician seated near female senior resident laying in bed

November 6, 2023

When Life Turns Upside Down

Having a bucket list and crossing things off it is a great privilege denied to many people. All too often, there are stories like this: “We were going to travel the country. We saved and planned, bought the RV, and my wife got cancer.” Because you never know what the future holds, it’s important to […]

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Senior female standing near window shades

October 30, 2023

The Senior Living Scaries

Ever heard of the “Sunday Scaries”? On Sunday nights, anticipating the busy week ahead at work and returning to the grind can bring about anxiety for some. It can even cause insomnia. What about the “Senior Living Scaries”? If you’ve never heard of that, it’s an even bigger case of the willies and involves, you […]

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Senior male eating seated next to senior female with a fork containing peas

October 25, 2023

Food Makes the World Go Round

So many factors go into a favorable dining experience. A successful meal can go far beyond the ingredients, the menu, or even the place setting. The company, smells, sounds, and room temperature all play a part. If you’re under extreme stress, you’ve just gotten terrible news, or you’re waiting for medical test results for yourself […]

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Senior male raking leaves in fall

October 16, 2023

Tackling Your Fall To-Do List

October brings crisp temps, hot pumpkin-spiced drinks, and anticipation of upcoming holiday celebrations. Before the last of the pretty leaves fall, it’s a great time to accomplish a few tasks to prepare for winter in and around your home. Outside: Be sure to have heating sources prepared (wood stacked conveniently or fuel refilled) Turn off outdoor faucets […]

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2 senior couples standing together

October 6, 2023

How to Stay YOU After Retirement

Are you the funniest one at the office? Maybe you’re the best listener. Do you bring the best dessert to your work potluck? Everyone’s got their niche at work. From mastering spreadsheets and to-do lists to showing kindness in the utmost of tricky situations, we all have unique and valuable skills. When retirement comes, and […]

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Green check marks printed on 4 wooden blocks and hand picking one up

September 29, 2023

5 Ways to Get Ready…For the Golden Years

Having an idea of how and where you want to spend your retirement or the years soon after is beneficial. Here are a few thoughts to put you ahead of the game so you’re ready for whatever life might hand you: 1. Review Your Benefits Get your insurance or Medicare in order and sign up […]

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