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Understanding the Value of LifeCare
Offered by some, but not all Life Plan Communities or continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), LifeCare is a type of residency contract that comes with significant benefits. As its name implies, LifeCare guarantees you’ll have unlimited, lifetime priority...
Future generation of nurses finds Edgewood is a great place to learn and work
Ensuring exceptional care for senior adults, both now and in the future, begins with training the professionals who will care for them. That’s why Edgewood takes an active part in guiding the next generation of nurses with our preceptorship program: an intensive,...
The Baldwin accomplishes rare feat in senior living: Fully reserved ten months before opening
LONDONDERRY, N.H. | Jan. 25, 2023 — Edgewood Senior Solutions Group of Massachusetts has announced that The Baldwin — a Life Plan Community currently under construction in Londonderry, New Hampshire — has achieved fully reserved status 10 months before its...
Innovative Rock Steady Boxing program benefits Edgewood residents living with Parkinson’s disease
As the world watched the opening ceremony of the 1996 Olympic Games, they saw the boxer considered to be the greatest heavyweight of all time — Muhammad Ali — struggling to hold the torch and light the Olympic flame. He’d been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age...
Siblings appointed to executive director posts at two Edgewood Senior Solutions communities
Edgewood Senior Solutions Group (ESSG) has announced that Melissa Kampersal, LNHA, has been appointed executive director for The Baldwin, an all-new Life Plan Community (CCRC) being built at Woodmont Commons in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Kampersal currently serves as...
Edgewood woodworking club gives Santa a hand
A visit to the woodworking shop at Edgewood Retirement Community in North Andover, Massachusetts, might make you think you’ve stumbled upon one of Santa’s secret workshops. From the beginning of winter through the end of summer, you’ll find a small-but-dedicated crew...
New residents at Edgewood learn first-hand the value of moving in before you think you’ll need health care
When John P. and his wife decided to move to Edgewood, they were looking forward to being closer to family members and enjoying the carefree lifestyle Edgewood offers. They were also happy to know Edgewood’s LifeCare structure meant health care would be available if...
U.S. News & World Report names The Meadows Health Center at Edgewood a “Best Nursing Home” for eighth time
The Meadows Health Center at Edgewood Retirement Community in North Andover, MA, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best skilled nursing facilities in the nation for the eighth time. For the 2021-2022 ranking, The Meadows received a...
Encouragement for when you feel guilty about moving a parent or spouse to assisted living
Choosing to move a parent or spouse to an assisted living or memory support community is a difficult decision that many people will face at some point. And while you may understand that it’s the right choice, you can still experience feelings of guilt, grief, and even...
Future generation of nurses finds Edgewood is a great place to learn and work
Ensuring exceptional care for senior adults, both now and in the future, begins with training the professionals who will care for them. That’s why Edgewood takes an active part in guiding the next generation of nurses with our preceptorship program: an intensive,...
The Baldwin accomplishes rare feat in senior living: Fully reserved ten months before opening
LONDONDERRY, N.H. | Jan. 25, 2023 — Edgewood Senior Solutions Group of Massachusetts has announced that The Baldwin — a Life Plan Community currently under construction in Londonderry, New Hampshire — has achieved fully reserved status 10 months before its...
Innovative Rock Steady Boxing program benefits Edgewood residents living with Parkinson’s disease
As the world watched the opening ceremony of the 1996 Olympic Games, they saw the boxer considered to be the greatest heavyweight of all time — Muhammad Ali — struggling to hold the torch and light the Olympic flame. He’d been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age...
Siblings appointed to executive director posts at two Edgewood Senior Solutions communities
Edgewood Senior Solutions Group (ESSG) has announced that Melissa Kampersal, LNHA, has been appointed executive director for The Baldwin, an all-new Life Plan Community (CCRC) being built at Woodmont Commons in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Kampersal currently serves as...
Edgewood woodworking club gives Santa a hand
A visit to the woodworking shop at Edgewood Retirement Community in North Andover, Massachusetts, might make you think you’ve stumbled upon one of Santa’s secret workshops. From the beginning of winter through the end of summer, you’ll find a small-but-dedicated crew...
New residents at Edgewood learn first-hand the value of moving in before you think you’ll need health care
When John P. and his wife decided to move to Edgewood, they were looking forward to being closer to family members and enjoying the carefree lifestyle Edgewood offers. They were also happy to know Edgewood’s LifeCare structure meant health care would be available if...
U.S. News & World Report names The Meadows Health Center at Edgewood a “Best Nursing Home” for eighth time
The Meadows Health Center at Edgewood Retirement Community in North Andover, MA, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best skilled nursing facilities in the nation for the eighth time. For the 2021-2022 ranking, The Meadows received a...
Why do residents say, “I should have done this sooner”?
Many people mistakenly assume senior living is something they only need to consider when they require health care. But this outdated notion keeps them from exploring their options and discovering a lifestyle that could ultimately help them live longer, healthier...
The Meadows Health Center is once again named a U.S. News “Best Nursing Home”
The Meadows Health Center at Edgewood has been recognized as a U.S. News & World Report “Best Nursing Home” for the seventh time. And while seven is often considered a lucky number, anyone who has experienced being a resident of The Meadows — or the family member...
Innovative Rock Steady Boxing program benefits Edgewood residents living with Parkinson’s disease
As the world watched the opening ceremony of the 1996 Olympic Games, they saw the boxer considered to be the greatest heavyweight of all time — Muhammad Ali — struggling to hold the torch and light the Olympic flame. He’d been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age...
Edgewood woodworking club gives Santa a hand
A visit to the woodworking shop at Edgewood Retirement Community in North Andover, Massachusetts, might make you think you’ve stumbled upon one of Santa’s secret workshops. From the beginning of winter through the end of summer, you’ll find a small-but-dedicated crew...
New residents at Edgewood learn first-hand the value of moving in before you think you’ll need health care
When John P. and his wife decided to move to Edgewood, they were looking forward to being closer to family members and enjoying the carefree lifestyle Edgewood offers. They were also happy to know Edgewood’s LifeCare structure meant health care would be available if...
Encouragement for when you feel guilty about moving a parent or spouse to assisted living
Choosing to move a parent or spouse to an assisted living or memory support community is a difficult decision that many people will face at some point. And while you may understand that it’s the right choice, you can still experience feelings of guilt, grief, and even...
Why do residents say, “I should have done this sooner”?
Many people mistakenly assume senior living is something they only need to consider when they require health care. But this outdated notion keeps them from exploring their options and discovering a lifestyle that could ultimately help them live longer, healthier...
Living Single in a Retirement Community
Many people assume that retirement communities are built for couples. But you may be surprised to learn that nearly half of Edgewood residents are either widowed, divorced or single-by-choice. If you find yourself in one of these categories, you owe it to yourself to...
Understanding the Value of LifeCare
Offered by some, but not all Life Plan Communities or continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), LifeCare is a type of residency contract that comes with significant benefits. As its name implies, LifeCare guarantees you’ll have unlimited, lifetime priority...
Innovative Rock Steady Boxing program benefits Edgewood residents living with Parkinson’s disease
As the world watched the opening ceremony of the 1996 Olympic Games, they saw the boxer considered to be the greatest heavyweight of all time — Muhammad Ali — struggling to hold the torch and light the Olympic flame. He’d been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age...
New residents at Edgewood learn first-hand the value of moving in before you think you’ll need health care
When John P. and his wife decided to move to Edgewood, they were looking forward to being closer to family members and enjoying the carefree lifestyle Edgewood offers. They were also happy to know Edgewood’s LifeCare structure meant health care would be available if...
Encouragement for when you feel guilty about moving a parent or spouse to assisted living
Choosing to move a parent or spouse to an assisted living or memory support community is a difficult decision that many people will face at some point. And while you may understand that it’s the right choice, you can still experience feelings of guilt, grief, and even...
Why do residents say, “I should have done this sooner”?
Many people mistakenly assume senior living is something they only need to consider when they require health care. But this outdated notion keeps them from exploring their options and discovering a lifestyle that could ultimately help them live longer, healthier...
Living Single in a Retirement Community
Many people assume that retirement communities are built for couples. But you may be surprised to learn that nearly half of Edgewood residents are either widowed, divorced or single-by-choice. If you find yourself in one of these categories, you owe it to yourself to...
Supportive Care: How to choose assisted living or memory support
Ten steps to finding the right community for someone you love If someone you love is struggling with some of the basic activities of daily living — whether due to physical limitations, general cognitive decline or memory problems associated with the early stages of...
Five Downsizing Tips for Seniors
“What am I going to do with all this stuff?” If that’s a question that has crossed your mind lately, you’re not alone. At Edgewood, we don’t consider downsizing a chore. In fact, many members of our community were able to find joy in this endeavor as excitement for...
The Small House Model of Assisted Living Explained
You may have come across the term “small house model” on your search for Assisted Living for your loved one. It’s a forward-thinking approach to caregiving and enhancing the wellbeing of older adults, yet many communities have failed to commit the time and resources...
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