News from Edgewood Summit

We all know how “stuff” tends to accumulate. Maybe you’re a collector who’s gathered cherished items with joy and purpose. Or maybe life has emptied its pockets in your house, leaving you with a random assortment of odds and ends. In “Dancing Fish and Ammonites: A Memoir,” British writer Penelope Lively writes, “People’s possessions speak …

Moving up in life doesn’t always mean buying a bigger house. When you’re retired or close to retirement, you can upgrade your lifestyle by decluttering, downsizing and moving into a senior living community—but it’s difficult to know when the time is right. Look at common signs your next chapter requires a smaller home in a …

Does the idea of shopping for a one-bedroom apartment bring back memories of your college years or renting your first apartment as a young adult? When you recall the sense of freedom and adventure you had back then, you may realize it’s not that different from how you feel about the changes ahead as you …

The holidays are a wonderful time to reconnect with your faith, friends and family. When you move to a senior living community you have the exciting opportunity to refresh past traditions and create new memories that last a lifetime. From refining your favorite traditions to attending holiday events, read these festive ways to celebrate the …

A care plan is essential for a successful retirement. However, many people are unaware of what care planning is and the incredible value it provides for older adults and their family members. That’s why the experts at Edgewood Summit put together this quick guide. Learn the basics and hear from one of our residents to …

Emotional wellness is the ability to successfully work through your feelings and thoughts, both positive and negative, in order to cope with stress, adapt to change and handle life’s many challenges. It’s the active progress toward stress reduction, self-care, maintaining mindfulness and cultivating a positive attitude towards life. Look at this quick guide on how …

Senior living communities, like ours in Charleston, WV., that offer assisted living services are a great option for older adults who just need a little personal care assistance with daily activities and want access to care only as they need it. Plus, these communities come with an incredible variety of benefits that enrich life and …

When it’s time for a change and you need a little extra help with daily activities, assisted living services in Charleston, WV. can offer the support you need to thrive through retirement. However, there are a lot of common misconceptions about assisted living that might make you reconsider these incredible communities.  Assisted living offers an …

While every community is different in certain ways, all assisted living communities offer a special combination of housing, individualized supportive services, and health care designed to meet the needs of older adults who need support with activities of daily living.  Residents are still active, but may need support with activities like bathing, dressing, and grooming. …