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 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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Because April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, we wanted to help spread the word about how those suffering have found some relief. Through unique therapies, there’s hope! Parkinson’s disease presents differently in each individual who is diagnosed. There are both physical and non-physical symptoms that come from this neurodegenerative disease, and its symptoms could impact […]
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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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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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What is Physical Therapy, or “PT?” Physical therapy helps you maintain mobility and quality of life. Physical therapists can get you moving again! Using scientifically based treatment techniques that focus on restoring function, reducing pain, and correcting or preventing injury, this branch of therapy could help you stay active and independent! Can I receive […]
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From wishing on falling stars to magic lamps, wouldn’t it be amazing to call in a wish and get a quick solution to something we need? Let’s leave the magic wands to April Fool’s Day and celebrate something useful this month; April is Occupational Therapy Month! Close your eyes and think about something you wish […]
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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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No matter our age, we all have a purpose that guides the decisions we make every day. Whether it’s parenthood, a career, a passion, or a combination of these factors, this purpose evolves as we grow and comes to define us the longer we live. However, fulfilling our purpose relies heavily on autonomy, especially as […]
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