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August 26, 2020

Moving to Assisted Living During COVID-19: Wyoming Family Shares Experience

Shellee Reynolds of Cheyenne, Wyoming, was understandably hesitant about moving her father, Dave Bryant, into assisted living during a pandemic. The self-proclaimed daddy’s girl was determined that she, her sister, and her brother could continue taking care of Dave while juggling their jobs, relationships, children, and the obstacles of COVID-19 in their own lives.   […]

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July 7, 2020

“There’s something for everybody”: Resident Harold Weidler’s journey to Edgewood Healthcare

  When Harold Weidler stepped into the Edgewood Healthcare community in Minot years ago to explore memory care options for his wife, Lois, he didn’t know he’d later become a resident. Despite being in his 80s then, the farmer was still active on his homestead near Minot – even if his days consisted more of […]

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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 21, 2020

3 Life-Changing Reasons to Try Short-Term Senior Care Solutions

Aging can mean a barrage of changes and transitions that often cause bumps in the road between you and a senior loved one, especially when you’re his or her primary caregiver. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 40.4 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S. care for someone 65 or older. Most (58%) of these […]

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August 16, 2019

Starting the Conversation: Hospice Talking Points for Families

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July 24, 2019

18 Signs of Caregiver Stress and Burnout

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June 14, 2019

Six Ways to Preserve Senior Independence

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May 15, 2019

Five Benefits of Outpatient Therapy

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April 18, 2019

5 Ways to Recognize Your Senior Parent Needs Help

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April 4, 2019

Health Tips for the Caregivers

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