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Senior female wearing pink holding a cane and looking out the window

August 14, 2023

Some Things Get Easier with Age…Except for Big Decisions!

The summer is beginning to wind down. Before you know it, January will return. The seasons change quickly. For some, this brings on dreaded loneliness and even seasonal depressive symptoms. Danger may also be present for those forced to bear another chilling fall and an impending winter alone. Optimal weather and road conditions can simplify […]

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Female child eating chocolate chip cooking, holding glass of milk near senior female eating cooking and holding glass of milk.

August 4, 2023

The Best Recipes Happen by Accident!

Did you know that some chocolate chip cookie recipes can reverse wrinkles? We didn’t either, because it’s absolutely furthest from the truth—gotcha! But what a chocolate chip cookie recipe might do is bring you right back to being a kiddo in Grandma’s kitchen, and what a fond memory to think of! We hope memories of […]

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Three senior females standing outdoors in front of green bushes and trees.

July 28, 2023

Unwind in Nature this Summer

Did you know being outside is good for your health? From backyard barbecues to family games of badminton, being outdoors encourages exercise, socialization, and so much more! For those facing age-related changes or mobility issues, though, spending time outside can create some added anxiety. Fear of getting around safely can keep some folks cooped up […]

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Robbin Williams

July 21, 2023

Remembering One of The Best, Robin Williams

Did Mrs. Doubtfire have you in stitches? Maybe the endearing Patch Adams grabbed you by the heartstrings and made you fall in love with Robin Williams. From Mork to Popeye, Robin Williams captured the attention and hearts of many. Robin would have turned 72 years old on July 21st, and his life ended tragically on […]

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Senior male holding spoon near dish of blueberries seated next to senior female.

July 6, 2023

The Sweetest Superfood of the Summer

We’ve written many blogs about how physical and social activities can help the brain, but what about food? Nutrition can be easy to overlook with age. Perhaps you’re like many and feel you’ve earned the right to eat whatever you want after living so long. While balance still counts, don’t let some friendly diet advice […]

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Eva Seely

June 28, 2023

The Gift of Time and Hard Work

We had a very special birthday at Edgewood last week. Edgewood Helena resident Eva Seeley turned 100 years old! We were privileged to interview her to learn her secret to living so vibrantly. How does someone live to a century and with such grace? “I was born on June 21st, 1923. That’s the longest day […]

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The Longest Day Series Logo Part Five

June 21, 2023

The Longest Day Series Part 5: Acceptance

About the series: According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s model, there are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. While this model explains the grief cycle based on bereavement, we’re going to explore how loved ones and those with Alzheimer’s navigate the cycle as the disease progresses. Last week we talked about depression (click […]

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The Longest Day Series Logo Part Four

June 14, 2023

The Longest Day Series Part 4: Depression

About the series: According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s model, there are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. While this model explains the grief cycle based on bereavement, we’re going to explore how loved ones and those with Alzheimer’s navigate the cycle as the disease progresses. Last week we talked about bargaining (click […]

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The Longest Day Series Logo Part Three

June 7, 2023

The Longest Day Series Part Three: Bargaining

About the series: According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s model, there are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. While this model explains the grief cycle based on bereavement, we’re going to explore how loved ones and those with Alzheimer’s navigate the cycle as the disease progresses. Last week we talked about anger (click […]

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The Longest Day Series Logo Part Two

May 31, 2023

The Longest Day Series Part Two: Anger

About the series: According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s model, there are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. While this model explains the grief cycle based on bereavement, we’re going to explore how loved ones and those with Alzheimer’s navigate the cycle as the disease progresses. Last week we talked about denial (click […]

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