Pumpkin pie, turkey, glowing fireplaces, and twinkle lights are all just around the corner! While the holidays are exciting, each passing year brings change, and your gathering table may look different. Whether your dearest family or friends have enhanced care needs, limited mobility, or reside in memory care or an assisted living community, all that matters is that […]
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Winter is on its way. As we age, the snowy season becomes more challenging. Since hibernation is out of the question, how can you make winter more “bearable”? Consider a short-term stay at Edgewood during the frigid months and watch the stress of winter melt away! What is a Short-Term Stay? […]
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Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia is never easy—it’s life-changing for the affected individual and his or her family and friends. Deciding to move a loved one to a memory care community can be especially difficult and overwhelming. Below are some tips and information for communicating with a loved […]
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Choosing the right time to move is never easy. But what’s more difficult, and potentially dangerous, is waiting too long! The timing between someone receiving a diagnosis of memory loss or a form of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, and the point at which they require 24-hour support varies greatly. While there’s no textbook […]
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More than 6 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common (and widely known) form of dementia. When we think of dementia, it’s important to remember that not everyone will experience the same symptoms. With most diseases, there’s a process of progression, and there’s also a plan of care that can help minimize […]
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Award-winning Country Western music star Loretta Lynn left fans and family to mourn last week, on October 4th, 2022, when she passed away at the age of 90. With conviction and poise, Loretta sang about her simple beginnings and turbulent life. Married to a man named Oliver Lynn just before turning 16, Loretta’s relationship […]
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When we’re faced with hardships like health problems in life, almost all of us want to hear “Everything is fine.” We want to know that even on our worst days, it’s going to be ok. More than 6 million Americans are currently facing Alzheimer’s. The CDC tells us that at least 16 million caregivers […]
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What do hospital gowns and insurance have in common? You’re usually not as covered as you think you are! Now that we’ve captured your undivided attention, let’s talk about insurance. We know, it’s fascinating stuff, but honestly, not knowing could cost you! Medicare open enrollment is October 15th-December 7th, and it’s almost here. While Medicare […]
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CaringEdge, a Grand Forks, ND–based provider of Outpatient Therapy, Home Health, and Hospice, is proud to announce that they are the recipient of Pinnacle Quality Insight’s 2022 Customer Experience AwardTM. Qualifying for the award with their hospice services, CaringEdge remains dedicated to being Best in Class in senior healthcare services. Jennifer Davis, Executive Vice President of Health […]
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“I love to come to work with a positive attitude. I always have a smile on my face.” – Amber Hahn Amber Hahn, Life Enrichment Director at Edgewood Grand Forks, has truly found her dream job working with residents. Using her own positive energy, she brings activities to life and explains that it’s […]
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