Summer is fast approaching, and along with it comes the summer heat many of us dream of all winter long! Before you grab your beach towel and run out the door to soak up those rays, keep in mind seniors are more prone to the effects of heat, so it’s important to review some vital […]
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You’ve probably heard of the term “Parkinson’s disease (PD),” but did you know this movement disorder affects an estimated one million people in the U.S. alone? Continue reading to learn more about the causes, symptoms, and care and to help better understand people living with this disease. What is Parkinson’s? Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative […]
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Since the coronavirus pandemic began in the United States nearly a year ago, our top priority at Edgewood Healthcare has always been the safety of our residents and staff. For months, our communities have been socially distancing, testing, masking, and disinfecting surfaces to protect one another. This has made for a challenging time of stress, isolation, […]
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Our Edgewood Healthcare teams are extremely excited to share promising and long-awaited positive news in the fight against COVID-19. Each day, more and more Edgewood residents and staff across our company are choosing to receive their first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. We are so proud of and give our gratitude to the […]
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Ken Kemboi’s workdays have looked very different this year, due to COVID-19. Before he clocks in as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Edgewood in Brainerd, Minnesota, Kemboi shows up early to take his temperature and put on his mask, gloves, goggles, and other personal protective equipment. During his shift, he and his colleagues rigorously disinfect […]
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As emotional beings, it’s normal for humans to experience periods of sadness, loneliness, and grief in between stages of joy. Without challenging times, we wouldn’t grow or appreciate the beautiful moments of life. However, feeling down for extended periods of time, losing interest in things that make us happy, or finding it difficult to concentrate […]
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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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Staying active is important for a healthy senior lifestyle, but the winter weather may put a hold on your exercise routine.
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January is officially National Blood Donor Month, in which the American Red Cross and other organizations take the time to honor those who give blood and encourage new donors.
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