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Senior Female Reviewing document

May 8, 2023

Senior Living vs. Skilled Nursing: What’s What?

When it’s time to review senior living opportunities, the options can be confusing. This uncertainty can often paint an inaccurate picture of senior living. While we always recommend a tour to see these for yourself, let’s review what each service can offer so you can decide where to begin: Independent Living Communities Independent living settings […]

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Senior male looking out the window

April 17, 2023

9 Common Myths About Assisted Living

What we don’t know seems scary. What we think we know can be even scarier! We’re going to squash 9 common myths so the next time you think of assisted living, you won’t be thinking, “Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My!” 1. You Can’t Eat What You Want Assisted living is designed to be […]

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Senior couple putting kitchen items into boxes

March 13, 2023

Gift It or Thrift It?

Downsizing Tips for Your Move to Assisted Living March 13-19 is “Clean out Your Closet Week”! Clean closets are excellent, but we’d like to dive into downsizing. If you’re like so many others, parting with things you’ve had for 30 years can be stressful! What stays and what should go when you move to assisted […]

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Six images in collage featuring staff and residents and staff next to art projects

March 8, 2023

Don’t Let Age Define Your Creativity

Hobbies like arts and crafts can be a wonderful escape. Whether we’re admiring someone else’s handiwork or creating our own, everyone benefits. Although our hobbies may change based on our abilities, arts and crafts should be enjoyable for a lifetime. Art projects help us to stay happy and can keep us sharp as we age, […]

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Senior female looking at photo frame with female embracing her

January 6, 2023

Helping a Loved One Transition to Assisted Living

After a long talk over the holidays, you’ve been helping your mom shop for an assisted living community. She has lived in the home where you grew up for 45 years. Your dad passed away a few years ago, and she’s beginning to struggle, which is why you’re in the market. Having been a teacher […]

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Senior female seated next to female clinician

December 16, 2022

Are You Ready for Assisted Living?

That question raises another: Who’s ever 100% ready to make a major life change? Think back to all of the beginning stages of your life’s work. There was probably both excitement and uncertainty, all in one, when you started something new. This is absolutely no different from the assisted living chapters of our stories. One of […]

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Senior female standing near the door to her residence

May 16, 2022

“I Wish I Would Have Moved Sooner!”

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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Senior female holding hands dancing with female clinical staff in blue scrubs

April 13, 2022

The 12 Whys & Hows Of Staying Sharp

  Staying active and sharp takes some light commitment. Let’s strive to live long and happy–like Betty White! Lace up those shoes, grab a pen and paper, and get busy!  Here are some additional tips and tricks for us to develop good habits that will help us to put the “GO” into our golden years! […]

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Senior male looking out airplane window

March 9, 2022

7 Travel Tips for Seniors (and Everyone!)

Whether you’re 25 or 74, traveling can be equal parts exhilarating and challenging. We sometimes face obstacles like road construction and flight hiccups to reach beautiful destinations. Regardless of how you reach your vacation destination, we want to make your journey a joyous experience and not like a trip to the DMV. Whether you’re flying […]

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February 7, 2022

4 Best Questions to Ask When Touring Assisted Living

  Shopping can be overwhelming. Much like shopping for a house, each assisted living community comes with its own special and unique charm—and sometimes its own surprise costs. Knowing which questions to ask before your tour can help you to identify what services and amenities are highest on your priority list. Depending on your individual […]

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