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July 13, 2018

Tips for Visiting Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s Disease

Here are some tips for making the most of your visit with a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s.

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June 1, 2018

Memory Legacy Program Revitalizes Dementia Training for Edgewood Staff

Edgewood’s new Legacy Memory Care program standardizes and upgrades staff training across all our communities.

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April 16, 2018

CaringEdge Comes to Edgewood Communities

Learn more about the CaringEdge.

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April 12, 2018

Making Nutritious Dining Decisions as a Senior

Nutrition plays a big part in leading a healthy, enjoyable, and active life – which is no different for seniors. Watching what you eat and drink is a big responsibility, and there’s no better time to acknowledge this than during March, National Nutrition Month. The awareness effort, led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, […]

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April 12, 2018

Learning About Strokes and Their Effects

Strokes are one of the most common health concerns seniors have. While strokes can strike Americans of many ages, their effects and risks are particularly pronounced for older adults. However, thanks to tireless and extensive public health campaigns to educate people, more is known about stroke recognition and prevention. This knowledge enables seniors to make […]

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April 9, 2018

Staying Active as a Senior

Here’s how to keep active in old age, whether living in a retirement community or at home.

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April 2, 2018

Best Senior Activities for Spring

  As spring approaches, so too does a warm climate that beckons us off the couch and onto the porch. Getting outside and enjoying nature has health benefits for all. Still, a study from the University of Minnesota showed that spending time outside is especially vital to aging adults’ physical and mental health. According to […]

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March 20, 2018

Outdoor Activities for Seniors this Spring

Here are a few outdoor activity ideas for seniors this coming spring.

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March 20, 2018

Identifying Fraudulant Activity Against Seniors

It’s important that older Americans and their loved ones are on high alert for con artists trying to swindle seniors.

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February 12, 2018

Tips for Traveling with Grandkids

Here are a few tips for traveling with your grandkids.

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