We are all forgetful at times – even more so as we age. That’s part of being human. However, frequent memory loss that interferes with daily life and increases the risk of harm can be a sign of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. As a company that offers a variety of memory care […]
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Shellee Reynolds of Cheyenne, Wyoming, was understandably hesitant about moving her father, Dave Bryant, into assisted living during a pandemic. The self-proclaimed daddy’s girl was determined that she, her sister, and her brother could continue taking care of Dave while juggling their jobs, relationships, children, and the obstacles of COVID-19 in their own lives. […]
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When Harold Weidler stepped into the Edgewood Healthcare community in Minot years ago to explore memory care options for his wife, Lois, he didn’t know he’d later become a resident. Despite being in his 80s then, the farmer was still active on his homestead near Minot – even if his days consisted more of […]
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At Edgewood, our number one priority has always been and will continue to be the health and safety of our residents and staff. While the COVID-19 outbreak has created the need for many enhanced safety measures and restrictions, we’ve finally reached a point at which we can slowly relax restrictions and are working […]
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Aging can mean a barrage of changes and transitions that often cause bumps in the road between you and a senior loved one, especially when you’re his or her primary caregiver. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 40.4 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S. care for someone 65 or older. Most (58%) of these […]
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Maintaining an active lifestyle is essential for the well-being of people with Alzheimer’s. Although loved ones living with this progressive disease experience memory loss, they never lose their innate need to connect with other people, experience joy, feel accomplished, or be part of something bigger than themselves. That’s why it’s important for them to regularly […]
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