News from Edgewood Summit

News from Edgewood Summit.

Check here often to find the latest stories and senior living trends. From glimpses of life and events at Edgewood Summit to commentary on important retirement topics, you’ll find valuable information to read and share with family and friends.


COVID 19 Update I June 13, 2022

Thank you to everyone who cooperated with our COVID testing last Thursday. We have received all of the results from the testing and have the updated totals below. The Ridgemont and the Hodges Center are not affected at this time. If you have tested positive for COVID within the past 90 days, you do not …

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COVID-19 Update | June 1, 2022

With cases on the rise at Edgewood Summit and within Kanawha County, we began to implement increased protocols for Independent Living on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 due to positive cases.  We apologize for any mixed information you may have received yesterday as the events were still unfolding and changes were occurring quickly.  The Ridgemont and …

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Why Choose Senior Living in Charleston, WV

If you’ve begun researching your senior living options and educating yourself on the benefits, you’ve probably come across many senior living options. Which means you’ve probably got many questions, too. That’s understandable. Not every retirement community with senior living options is the right fit for every person. Some independent living communities offer health and wellness programs, …

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COVID-19 Update – May 31, 2022

Edgewood Summit Update – COVID Protocols Increase  West Virginia and Kanawha County are seeing an increase in positive COVID rates once again in large part to the Omicron variant BA.2.  This new variant is more contagious and therefore has a quicker ability to spread from person to person.  The positivity rate is an increase of …

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COVID-19 Update | May 26, 2022

West Virginia and Kanawha County are seeing an increase in positive COVID rates once again in large part to the Omicron variant BA.2.  This new variant is more contagious and therefore has a quicker ability to spread from person to person.  The positivity rate is an increase of upwards of 9.0 percent per day and …

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You Don’t Have to Be Retired to Live in a Retirement Community

When most people think of a retirement community, they automatically think that it’s for people who are retired. This makes sense, given the name, but now more than ever, some older adults are considering the many advantages of senior living, even while they’re still working. A retirement community doesn’t require you to be retired, there’s …

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COVID-19 Update | April 11, 2022

Mask Guidance is based upon the COVID positive transmission rates in each county as per the CDC tracking and local reporting of positive cases.  As of today, Kanawha County is considered by the CDC to have moderate positivity rates for COVID.  With this in mind, Residents and Guests who are “up to date” (fully vaccinated …

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Exploring Living Options at a Senior Living Community

Senior Living Options in Charleston, WV Making a move to senior living is a life-changing decision, but it’s one most residents ultimately wish they’d made sooner. Even so, when you’re beginning your journey to find senior living in Charleston, West Virginia, it’s easy to become overwhelmed.As you’re considering what kind of senior living community might …

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COVID-19 Update – March 9, 2022

With COVID cases declining in Kanawha County and the state, Edgewood Summit has also seen all cases of COVID on the campus recover fully and no new active cases have emerged.  Although we are still wearing masks indoors and may be one of the last areas which will be given the okay to remove mask …

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The Benefits of Older Adults Staying Active — and Tips to Keep You Moving

Actress Helen Hayes is credited with the saying, “If you rest, you rust.” And she knew what she was talking about: The award-winning actress enjoyed a career that spanned eight decades, and lived to be almost 93 years old. She clearly understood the value of staying active. Many older adults can benefit from taking a …

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