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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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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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June 10, 2020

Together While Apart: Edgewood Family in Fargo Finds Creative Ways to Stay Connected During Pandemic

    Although our doors continue to be closed to visitors during COVID-19, our residents and their loved ones have kept open minds as they find creative ways to connect with one another. Car parades, letters in the mail, care packages, and game nights over Zoom are some of the many ways family members and […]

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February 13, 2020

4 Tips for Seniors to Stay Active During Winter

Staying active is important for a healthy senior lifestyle, but the winter weather may put a hold on your exercise routine.

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January 14, 2020

4 Reasons You’re Never Too Old to Give Blood

January is officially National Blood Donor Month, in which the American Red Cross and other organizations take the time to honor those who give blood and encourage new donors.

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March 22, 2019

The Future of Alzheimer’s Disease

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February 13, 2019

Introducing CaringEdge at Edgewood

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October 9, 2018

Getting Ready for Flu Season

Here’s what seniors should know about preparing for flu season.

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June 29, 2018

Memory Screening Day Encourages Taking Care of Health

Learn how Edgewood helps the community with memory screening days.

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April 16, 2018

CaringEdge Comes to Edgewood Communities

Learn more about the CaringEdge.

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