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Senior male looking out airplane window

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 17, 2022

Betty White’s Secret To A Long And Happy Life

Whether you remember her as Sue Ann Nivens, Rose Nylund, or Elka Ostrosky, today we remember America’s Golden Girl, Betty White. Betty lived an amazing life, just a couple of weeks shy of today, January 17th, 2022, which would have been her 100th birthday. Betty lived long, happy, and healthy. But how can we live […]

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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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Two female seniors next to female

September 13, 2021

The Top 5 Benefits of Assisted Living

Edgewood Healthcare’s assisted living communities are an excellent choice for those who want a place to thrive and grow while receiving individualized healthcare services. Assisted living communities have evolved over the past several years. Honestly, they resemble more of a maintenance-free, “all-inclusive” lifestyle for you or your loved one, providing amenities and health services all […]

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Male wearing old fashioned blue and white striped swiming suit and floatation device

June 15, 2021

6 Ways to Keep You and Your Loved Ones Safe this Summer

Summer is fast approaching, and along with it comes the summer heat many of us dream of all winter long! Before you grab your beach towel and run out the door to soak up those rays, keep in mind seniors are more prone to the effects of heat, so it’s important to review some vital […]

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Senior hands holding a ball

April 6, 2021

7 Facts To Help You Understand Parkinson’s Disease

You’ve probably heard of the term “Parkinson’s disease (PD),” but did you know this movement disorder affects an estimated one million people in the U.S. alone? Continue reading to learn more about the causes, symptoms, and care and to help better understand people living with this disease. What is Parkinson’s? Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative […]

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I got my vaccine sign

February 17, 2021

Brighter Days Ahead: Edgewood Residents, Employees Share Why They’re Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine

Since the coronavirus pandemic began in the United States nearly a year ago, our top priority at Edgewood Healthcare has always been the safety of our residents and staff. For months, our communities have been socially distancing, testing, masking, and disinfecting surfaces to protect one another. This has made for a challenging time of stress, isolation, […]

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Senior woman smiling

February 16, 2021

Visitation, Activities, & Communal Dining Set to Open

Our Edgewood Healthcare teams are extremely excited to share promising and long-awaited positive news in the fight against COVID-19. Each day, more and more Edgewood residents and staff across our company are choosing to receive their first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. We are so proud of and give our gratitude to the […]

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November 25, 2020

Edgewood Employee Shares How Community is Successfully Fighting COVID-19

Ken Kemboi’s workdays have looked very different this year, due to COVID-19. Before he clocks in as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Edgewood in Brainerd, Minnesota, Kemboi shows up early to take his temperature and put on his mask, gloves, goggles, and other personal protective equipment. During his shift, he and his colleagues rigorously disinfect […]

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Elderly woman looking left with hands folded

October 29, 2020

Dementia, Diabetes, or Depression? Why Signs of Senior Depression Are Often Missed

As emotional beings, it’s normal for humans to experience periods of sadness, loneliness, and grief in between stages of joy. Without challenging times, we wouldn’t grow or appreciate the beautiful moments of life. However, feeling down for extended periods of time, losing interest in things that make us happy, or finding it difficult to concentrate […]

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