Hearing the doctor say that your loved one has dementia can open emotional floodgates. Initially, there may be grief about the disease, followed by the overwhelming sense of what to do next. Caring for them around the clock could become risky on top of other life responsibilities like working or raising your family. Thankfully, there […]
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Romance on the big screen may not always have the predictable fairytale ending that one might expect. If you haven’t already watched the movie or read the book, you may want to check out, The Notebook, before you continue reading! After 20 years, The Notebook has regained major media buzz. One of the key performers […]
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After helping seniors and their families find peace of mind through senior living services for the last 25 years, Sales and Public Relations Director Shannon Conroy at Edgewood in Minot recently had an incredibly eye-opening experience of her own with her father, Don. She hopes that sharing their story will help encourage others. It’s necessary […]
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Summer sunshine brings us warmth, patio chairs, lake days, golf, picnics, and fond memories. One of the more memorable days is on the summer solstice, The Longest Day, which will be June 20th this year. It’s the day that provides the most sunlight of the entire year and also a day to raise awareness […]
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Mother’s Day is fast approaching. Have you made plans yet? If not, here’s your reminder to make those reservations right now for her favorite restaurant or arrange to cook her favorite meal! Perhaps you are late to the party to get a Mother’s Day gift? Have you decided what to buy? If your mom is […]
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Most of us spend decades chasing the fountain of youth, and no one dreams of the day they can finally move into assisted living. If it comes to memory care, that’s even further from our minds until the time comes when it’s truly necessary. When most people think of memory care or memory loss, the […]
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Think back on the course of your life. You were likely surrounded by a team from the get-go when you were born. Perhaps delivery room teams were smaller years ago than they might be today, but even still, there was a team cheering you on as you entered the world. Fast forward to preschool. Your […]
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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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This past spring/summer, we featured a 5-part blog series to honor the Longest Day. The Longest Day takes place on the summer solstice. It’s an initiative by the Alzheimer’s Association to raise awareness and funds in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Our blog series discussed the grief stages as they apply to Alzheimer’s disease. Grief […]
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Did Mrs. Doubtfire have you in stitches? Maybe the endearing Patch Adams grabbed you by the heartstrings and made you fall in love with Robin Williams. From Mork to Popeye, Robin Williams captured the attention and hearts of many. Robin would have turned 72 years old on July 21st, and his life ended tragically on […]
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