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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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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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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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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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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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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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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This past spring/summer, we featured a 5-part blog series to honor the Longest Day. The Longest Day takes place on the summer solstice. It’s an initiative by the Alzheimer’s Association to raise awareness and funds in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Our blog series discussed the grief stages as they apply to Alzheimer’s disease. Grief […]
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Because it’s National Assisted Living Week, what better time than now to address the phrase we’ve all heard or maybe even said: “I’m never moving to the nursing home.” Maybe you’ve promised never to “put” your loved one “away” during their sunset years. Most of our thoughts on “moving to the home” are from back […]
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Living to a ripe age is a privilege often denied to many, but longevity coupled with poor health or chronic pain doesn’t feel so rewarding. It’s hard to enjoy retirement and all the opportunities for activities and hobbies without feeling good. To combat this issue, more senior living communities offer on-site medical services. The […]
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