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Senior male standing outside of his doorway next to a wooden bear carving.

October 7, 2024

Helping Seniors Live Their Best Lives

When you give in life, you receive; working in senior living is among the most rewarding careers. Those who choose to serve others in general and especially in senior living deserve mountains of gratitude! Choosing Senior Living Television shows, movies, and advertising place a high value on youth, and aging is portrayed as difficult and often unglamorous. […]

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Senior living residents and staff wearing watches with proactive health tracking capabilities.

September 30, 2024

Technology Helps Seniors Stay Safe

Caregiving for our senior loved ones is truly an honor. They helped us, and we’ll do everything possible to keep them safe, healthy, and happy. Helping those we love can present a dilemma: there are not enough hours in the day when we have families to support, jobs to attend to, and ordinary obligations that […]

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Holding the hands of someone with dementia to offer comfort.

September 20, 2024

Find Peace of Mind with Memory Care

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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Senior resident sitting with female child

September 5, 2024

Go Back to School Like a Pro!

Ahh, back to school. Your social media newsfeeds are probably filled with kiddos wearing new backpacks and shoes that help them run fast. While many posts highlight the excitement, some kids might also feel slightly anxious about the first day. As parents with young children, it’s tough not to feel uneasy on day one as […]

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Edgewood logo on gray background

August 30, 2024

Press Release: Using Technology to Improve Senior Living

News Release Contact: Rich Ostert Title: Regional Vice President Phone: 701-738-2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Rapid City, SD) Edgewood Healthcare was recently awarded grant funding from the South Dakota Department of Human Services. This funding will help to enhance the technology systems in the Edgewood Communities of Pierre, Rapid City, and Spearfish. Each community will have […]

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Senior female speaking to female child

August 30, 2024

Spend Grandparents Day Making Happy Memories

The summer has gone faster than the blink of an eye, and Grandparents Day is almost here. If you haven’t made plans yet, now’s the time! Connecting with the generations above us can teach us a lot. A great first step to making the most of any visit is offering your full attention without distractions. […]

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Gena Rowlands standing near The Notebook Movie Poster

August 22, 2024

The Greatest Love Stories May Surprise You

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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Senior male driving a classic, shiny blue car.

August 12, 2024

Don’t Lose Your Sparkle When You Retire

  Life flies by faster than we ever imagined. One moment, we’re 16, hoping mom says we can take the family car, and the next, we’re watching our grown children begin their lives. The hustle and bustle of daily life changes considerably during retirement, and it can feel like new territory. While you get adjusted […]

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Two senior female friends holding hands.

August 1, 2024

Life is Better with Your Friends

Life is better when you have someone by your side. Day-to-day routines can begin to feel dull as years catch up with us and loved ones pass—the meals, TV programs, and even morning coffee aren’t the same if we’re alone. Having close relationships can impact longevity. Harvard’s longitudinal study of adult development explains this well, […]

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Caring hands from gifted hearts image of male staff member.

July 24, 2024

Caring Hands from Gifted Hearts

. It takes many hands, each working together, for a senior living community to operate like a well-oiled machine. To be efficient, we need many team members for activities, transportation, dining, maintenance, housekeeping, caregiving, clinical positions, sales and marketing, business, and leadership. Compassionate and responsive staff create healthy environments where seniors can enjoy Edgewood’s experience. […]

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