After helping seniors and their families find peace of mind through senior living services for the last 25 years, Sales and Public Relations Director Shannon Conroy at Edgewood in Minot recently had an incredibly eye-opening experience of her own with her father, Don. She hopes that sharing their story will help encourage others. It’s necessary […]
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Summer sunshine brings us warmth, patio chairs, lake days, golf, picnics, and fond memories. One of the more memorable days is on the summer solstice, The Longest Day, which will be June 20th this year. It’s the day that provides the most sunlight of the entire year and also a day to raise awareness […]
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Mother’s Day is fast approaching. Have you made plans yet? If not, here’s your reminder to make those reservations right now for her favorite restaurant or arrange to cook her favorite meal! Perhaps you are late to the party to get a Mother’s Day gift? Have you decided what to buy? If your mom is […]
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Most of us spend decades chasing the fountain of youth, and no one dreams of the day they can finally move into assisted living. If it comes to memory care, that’s even further from our minds until the time comes when it’s truly necessary. When most people think of memory care or memory loss, the […]
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Let’s celebrate National Humor Month with a darn good laugh! Check out this video of a baby giggling by clicking here. There’s nothing like a good belly-busting laugh to take us away from all of life’s seriousness now and again. Some may say they don’t have time to laugh, and to those folks, try to […]
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Former President Jimmy Carter has now been in hospice for a year. This is remarkable news because of the many myths surrounding what hospice can do for those who need it. According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), the average enrollment for hospice patients is around three months, with the median being […]
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Do you find yourself tossing and turning and tossing? Don’t worry—insomnia is common! Cleveland Clinic tells us that about 10% of people are suffering from sleep disorders worldwide. While a restless night now and again might be typical for any of us, if it’s happening often, it’s time to find the root cause before it causes […]
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Think back on the course of your life. You were likely surrounded by a team from the get-go when you were born. Perhaps delivery room teams were smaller years ago than they might be today, but even still, there was a team cheering you on as you entered the world. Fast forward to preschool. Your […]
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Over 30 years ago, Edgewood Healthcare was founded after CEO and owner Phil Gisi recognized a need for more choices for aging seniors. Most cities could offer skilled nursing or independent senior housing at that time. Unfortunately, these two service models didn’t fit everyone’s needs. The demand for choices laid the groundwork for more than […]
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Ahh, February. It’s almost time for pink and red decorations, gifts from sweethearts, and sugary snacks—everywhere. Don’t forget, it’s American Heart Month, too! Did you know that more deadly heart attacks happen during the winter and holiday season? How about the fact from the CDC that 1 in 5 people having a heart attack don’t […]
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