Did you know that some chocolate chip cookie recipes can reverse wrinkles? We didn’t either, because it’s absolutely furthest from the truth—gotcha! But what a chocolate chip cookie recipe might do is bring you right back to being a kiddo in Grandma’s kitchen, and what a fond memory to think of! We hope memories of […]
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Did you know being outside is good for your health? From backyard barbecues to family games of badminton, being outdoors encourages exercise, socialization, and so much more! For those facing age-related changes or mobility issues, though, spending time outside can create some added anxiety. Fear of getting around safely can keep some folks cooped up […]
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Did Mrs. Doubtfire have you in stitches? Maybe the endearing Patch Adams grabbed you by the heartstrings and made you fall in love with Robin Williams. From Mork to Popeye, Robin Williams captured the attention and hearts of many. Robin would have turned 72 years old on July 21st, and his life ended tragically on […]
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We’ve written many blogs about how physical and social activities can help the brain, but what about food? Nutrition can be easy to overlook with age. Perhaps you’re like many and feel you’ve earned the right to eat whatever you want after living so long. While balance still counts, don’t let some friendly diet advice […]
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We had a very special birthday at Edgewood last week. Edgewood Helena resident Eva Seeley turned 100 years old! We were privileged to interview her to learn her secret to living so vibrantly. How does someone live to a century and with such grace? “I was born on June 21st, 1923. That’s the longest day […]
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About the series: According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s model, there are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. While this model explains the grief cycle based on bereavement, we’re going to explore how loved ones and those with Alzheimer’s navigate the cycle as the disease progresses. Last week we talked about depression (click […]
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About the series: According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s model, there are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. While this model explains the grief cycle based on bereavement, we’re going to explore how loved ones and those with Alzheimer’s navigate the cycle as the disease progresses. Last week we talked about bargaining (click […]
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About the series: According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s model, there are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. While this model explains the grief cycle based on bereavement, we’re going to explore how loved ones and those with Alzheimer’s navigate the cycle as the disease progresses. Last week we talked about anger (click […]
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About the series: According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s model, there are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. While this model explains the grief cycle based on bereavement, we’re going to explore how loved ones and those with Alzheimer’s navigate the cycle as the disease progresses. Last week we talked about denial (click […]
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About the series: According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s model, there are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. While this model explains the grief cycle based on bereavement, our blogs in this 5-part series will use a blend of testimonies and facts to help you understand the impact of the stages in the […]
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