Edgewood on Dominion

10/15/2025

Shirley Hayes didn’t just move into senior living—she found a new home at Edgewood. After a lifetime rooted in Wyoming, she’s now surrounded by the beauty she loves, the family she cherishes, and a community that truly cares.

From decorating her apartment with personal touches to enjoying scenic drives and picnics with friends, Shirley’s days are filled with comfort and connection. She’s embraced the freedom of no more chores, the peace of mind from her CarePredict bracelet, and the joy of being close to her grandchildren.

What is her advice to others considering a move? “My quality of life has improved so much since moving here.” Edgewood isn’t just a place to live—it’s a place to thrive!

Discover how new resident, Shirley enjoys comfort, friendships, and safety with CarePredict technology at Edgewood.

10/14/2025

“I jumped off, literally, jumped off the train when it slowed down at the Missouri River.” Forrest “Stan” Sharkey is a legendary storyteller at Edgewood on Dominion. Stan moved from Indianapolis by train, to Bismarck, where he then lived under a bridge. At 15, he found work as an elevator operator at the Patterson Hotel. “For $1/day, I took guests up the elevator, to not only direct them to their rooms, but meet ladies for the evening.” He began a new life in Bismarck, compiling enough stories to fill a history book!

As a teen, Stan served our Country and fought the front lines of five different south pacific islands during WWII. He was then selected to attend language school in Maui, where he mastered the Japanese language. Climbing the ranks to Sergeant in Army Intelligence, Stan’s job was to chat with captured Japanese soldiers and gather vital information. When the war ended, Stan struck up a friendship with a Japanese Major, and together they helped keep Japanese citizens working during peace talks. Because of Stan’s fluent dual language, he was offered a wild job offer: a position with the Major’s family business, comprised of 7 major corporations, offering $1,500/month including a house, car, and two servants! Stan laughs now but without a doubt still insists, “if the Army had let me, I would’ve stayed in Japan!”

His journey led him to the humorous resident he is today. He’s sharper than a tac, witty, always dressed to impress, and his stories are filled with such detail that you feel like you were part of it. He’s like a book, you just don’t want to put down!

It’s people like Stan that make Edgewood a place where you can find stories worth hearing and people worth knowing. We are Edgewood.

10/14/2025

We always have a great time at our Coffee Club at Caribou! Great conversations, great new friends and Caribou served some great samples today! Such hospitality!

You’re all welcome to join us the 2nd Tuesday of every month at Caribou inside the north location of Cashwise Foods from 9-10 am. Mark your calendar (November 11) and join us for coffee, it’s on us!

10/11/2025

We love seeing visitors of all ages at Dominion. Here’s Martha and her newest Great granddaughter that came to visit. Little Miss Hensley was just a little over 24 hours old when she stopped by yesterday to visit. What a little dolly!

10/11/2025

Baking Club hard at work making delicious homemade applesauce 🍎😋

10/10/2025

Roadtrip time! 🚐
We had the perfect day hitting the road and attending the 100th anniversary of the Sauerkraut Festival in Wishek ND. Delicious food, caring people, and so much fun!
We also stopped to see The Lawrence Welk Homestead, and had ice cream in Napoleon.🍦

10/09/2025

It’s wine o’clock somewhere 🍷🍺

10/09/2025

Our Wellness & Life Enrichment Department are always in the mix of the fun in our building. Can you believe they actually get paid to create fun?!! If you’ve seen our activity calendars, you know they are always on the move. Thanks for keeping everyone on their toes! And thank you for taking a quick second to sit down together for this picture. Ha ha

10/06/2025

Holiday décor is already sneaking onto store shelves—which can only mean one thing: the season of celebrations is on its way.

It may feel a bit too soon to think about it, but a little planning now can help make the holidays less hectic and more heartwarming—especially if you’re caring for someone living with dementia.

In our newest blog, the final post in our dementia education series, we’re sharing simple, thoughtful ways to prepare with care.

Caring for a loved one with dementia during the holidays or special occasions can be overwhelming—but with a few thoughtful adjustments, you can...

10/04/2025

Yet another fun filled week with eating out, birthday parties, and scenic drives 🥳

09/30/2025

Our Environmental Services team are usually in the background, doing jobs that most people don’t even think about when they think of Assisted Living. They are the glue to what we do here at Edgewood! Thank you Traitan, Michael, Lena and Deanna for all you do every single day!!

09/29/2025

As World Alzheimer's Month wraps up, don’t miss Part III of our Dementia Education Series.

Learn gentle ways to support clearer, more comforting conversations—especially for caregivers and loved ones navigating dementia.

Learn practical, kind ways to connect with your loved ones who have dementia using a variety of creative ways.