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.


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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COVID-19 Update | February 24, 2022

With cases on the decline at Edgewood Summit and within our county, beginning on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, we plan the following: Activities – no limits on numbers in attendance.  Masks are required to be worn. Transportation – all appointments and group outings resume as normal. Dining Services – the dining room meal services resumes …

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COVID-19 Update – February 18, 2022

With cases on the decline at Edgewood Summit and within our county, beginning on Monday, February 21, 2022, we plan the following: Activities – no limits on numbers in attendance.  Masks still required to be worn. Housekeeping – weekly service appointments resume. Transportation – all appointments both essential and non-essential may be reserved.  Group transportation …

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COVID-19 Update | February 11, 2022

The Ridgemont at Edgewood Summit ended outbreak protocols this week as final testing on Monday revealed no new positives.  Congratulations to the team and our Residents and families who helped to contribute to this success.  The Hodges Center is still encountering positive cases with one new Resident at the Hodges Center testing positive.  The week …

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COVID-19 Update | February 4, 2022

Edgewood Summit has had reports of three additional people who have tested positive for COVID since our last update on January 31, 2022.  Two Employees and one Resident at the Hodges Center.  Thankfully, we have 100 percent of our Residents and Employees fully vaccinated which has helped everyone have mild symptoms and recover quickly. COVID …

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Downsizing to a Retirement Community

After decades of pursuing hobbies; taking trips; and celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and holidays, it’s possible to end up with a lot of stuff. That’s why, when you decide to move to an independent living community like Edgewood Summit, one of the biggest remaining questions seniors have is: “What do I do with everything?”  If a …

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COVID-19 Update | January 28, 2022

Edgewood Summit has had reports of five additional people who have tested positive for COVID since our last update on January 24, 2022.  One Employee working in The Ridgemont, one Employee who works in Dining Services, two Residents and two Employees at the Hodges Center.  Thankfully, we have 100 percent of our Residents vaccinated and …

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COVID-19 Update – January 24, 2022

Edgewood Summit has had reports of four additional people who have tested positive for COVID since our last update on January 21, 2022.  One Employee working in The Ridgemont, one Employee working in the Hodges Center and one Employee who works in Other Departments and one Resident at the Hodges Center.  Thankfully, we have 100 …

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COVID-19 Update – January 21, 2022

Edgewood Summit has had reports of eleven additional people who have tested positive for COVID since our last update on January 17, 2022.  Two individuals who are positive work privately as Caregivers for Residents.  Four Employees working in The Ridgemont, two Residents living in The Ridgemont, two Employees who work in Other Departments and one …

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COVID-19 Update – January 14, 2022

Edgewood Summit has had four additional people test positive for COVID since our last update on January 12, 2022.  Two are Employees who work privately as Caregivers for Residents.  Two are Employees in Direct Care – 1 in The Ridgemont and 1 at the Hodges Center.  Thankfully, we have 100 percent of our Residents vaccinated …

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