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An older woman with short white hair, glasses, and a light blue cardigan, standing in front of a brick fireplace decorated for fall.

October 30, 2026

Still Calling the Tune

At 96, Pat LaPlante has a choir to direct, friendships to enjoy, and two Christmas performances to prepare for. Discover how life at Edgewood Hermantown gives her meaningful ways to stay involved, with support close by.

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A senior woman holding the handlebars of a therapy machine while a female CaringEdge therapist stands closely behind her, assisting with the exercise.

October 19, 2026

A Seat at Penny’s Table

Penny is the neighbor who makes sure you have a seat at lunch. But getting herself back to the table took hard work. With on-site therapy at Edgewood Sioux Falls Prairie Crossings, she’s enjoying more independence, family outings, and birthday dinners worth saving room for.

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Joe Glenn, a memory care resident, smiles beside an Edgewood staff member in blue scrubs as they sit together over papers at a dining room table.

September 28, 2026

Still Him. Still a Lifetime of Stories.

A championship coach still has a team around him. Meet Joe Glenn and see how football, music and family continue to shape his days at Edgewood Eagle Island.

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Stephen Letch

February 4, 2026

Around the World and Back Again: Stephen Lech’s Journey Home

After a lifetime of travel across the U.S. and around the world, Stephen Lech knew his next home needed to feel right. His journey eventually brought him back to Dickinson, North Dakota, where cottage living at Edgewood Hawks Point offered the perfect balance of independence, comfort, and community.

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