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October 6, 2023

How to Stay YOU After Retirement

Are you the funniest one at the office? Maybe you’re the best listener. Do you bring the best dessert to your work potluck? Everyone’s got their niche at work. From mastering spreadsheets and to-do lists to showing kindness in the utmost of tricky situations, we all have unique and valuable skills. When retirement comes, and […]

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September 29, 2023

5 Ways to Get Ready…For the Golden Years

Having an idea of how and where you want to spend your retirement or the years soon after is beneficial. Here are a few thoughts to put you ahead of the game so you’re ready for whatever life might hand you: 1. Review Your Benefits Get your insurance or Medicare in order and sign up […]

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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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December 2, 2022

Splish Splash, Let’s Talk About the Bath!

  Each year, December 5th marks National Bathtub Party Day! A warm, relaxing bath or shower to wash away all your worries sounds wonderful–or does it? As we age, bathing/showering, or not, can both present risks. The obvious danger of slipping and falling probably comes to mind, but not washing up also causes problems. Read […]

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Grand Forks 55+ building exterior and courtyard

September 7, 2022

Edgewood Parkwood Is Now Edgewood 55+ Affordable Senior Housing

Edgewood Healthcare is announcing that the former Parkwood Community, located at 749 South 30th Street in Grand Forks, has discontinued its assisted living services, and will now feature a more affordable housing option for those aged 55+. Robert Ford, Jr., President of Edgewood Healthcare’s Senior Living division, announced, “We’re so excited for the service enhancements […]

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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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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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January 6, 2022

Find Time For You In 2022!

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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July 24, 2019

18 Signs of Caregiver Stress and Burnout

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