What do hospital gowns and insurance have in common? You’re usually not as covered as you think you are! Now that we’ve captured your undivided attention, let’s talk about insurance. We know, it’s fascinating stuff, but honestly, not knowing could cost you! Medicare open enrollment is October 15th-December 7th, and it’s almost here. While Medicare […]
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“I love to come to work with a positive attitude. I always have a smile on my face.” – Amber Hahn Amber Hahn, Life Enrichment Director at Edgewood Grand Forks has truly found her dream job working with residents. Using her own positive energy, she brings activities to life and explains that it’s very simple […]
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Think back on your first best friend; are you still close, do you still talk often? Friendships are more precious than gold, but did you know they can also keep us healthy? Having friends may reduce blood pressure and the risk of depression, and friendships may help us live longer! You really never know where […]
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These days, you can’t miss the influx of “now hiring” signs painting our cities. There has been much buzz in the news about large numbers of people changing jobs and finding alternative careers as we look to the end of the COVID-19 pandemic (we hope!). While it’s definitely a job-seeker’s market right now, let’s talk […]
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Home is where the heart is, and it’s also where you make it! Many of our Edgewood residents settle into our communities and tell us, “I wish I would have moved sooner.” Once they move, they realize how difficult it was to enjoy themselves while trying to manage their big family homes. They start socializing […]
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Moms are Hard-Working! Can you imagine what an advertisement for a mom’s job might say? Help Wanted: In search of someone with a loving disposition and cheerful personality to do laundry, clean, shop, cook for a crowd, bathe, feed, change, wipe away tears, teach, and entertain. You must be available 25 hours per day, […]
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Remember in the movies when doctors visited your home and called to check in on you? What an excellent way to receive care if we’re not feeling our best – especially during these frigid months. At Edgewood Healthcare, it’s our privilege to provide excellent senior care, offer peace of mind, and improve quality of […]
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After what feels like half a decade of COVID-19 restrictions, we’ve all been through the wringer; it’s time to live it up a little! Forget making a New Year’s Resolution to lose 10 pounds. Why not eat dessert first, put your feet up and enjoy yourself? This year, make a resolution to do what you […]
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No, it’s not a typo. ‘Hope’ is often the last thought in our minds when discussing hospice and the overwhelming fears that accompany a terminal diagnosis. By talking about what hospice is and what it can offer, we want to help you find hope when considering hospice services. People typically associate hospice with someone who’s […]
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There are simply no words to define what someone feels when they’re told, “You have Alzheimer’s disease.” Those words are so overwhelming. Finding the ability to take a breath, much less finding out the next steps in how to continue day-to-day life, seems unfathomable. We want you to know you’re not alone; there’s support available, […]
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