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Jimmy Carter

March 18, 2024

Breaking Down the Walls of Hospice

Former President Jimmy Carter has now been in hospice for a year. This is remarkable news because of the many myths surrounding what hospice can do for those who need it. According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), the average enrollment for hospice patients is around three months, with the median being […]

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February 14, 2024

Senior Living Has Made Positive Shifts

Over 30 years ago, Edgewood Healthcare was founded after CEO and owner Phil Gisi recognized a need for more choices for aging seniors. Most cities could offer skilled nursing or independent senior housing at that time. Unfortunately, these two service models didn’t fit everyone’s needs. The demand for choices laid the groundwork for more than […]

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November 16, 2023

Healthcare Where You Need It

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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Female clinician seated near female senior resident laying in bed

November 6, 2023

When Life Turns Upside Down

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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Senior male seated with cane next to male clinical staff wearing a stethoscope

August 28, 2023

Keep Your Friends Close & Your Healthcare Closer!

  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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December 28, 2021

Finding the HOPE in Hospice

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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Hands holding

November 1, 2019

3 Ways Hospice Care Differs from Palliative Care

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August 16, 2019

Starting the Conversation: Hospice Talking Points for Families

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