Everyday Heroes
Through a Nurse’s Eye
My father in law passed away at the Edgewood Centre last month. I have been a nurse for over 37 years. I applaud the exceptional, amazing and caring staff at Edgewood. The care that my father in law was given for the three years he lived there was exemplary.
A Poem for Charlene
“I’m never going to live in one of those!” That’s what Fred would say at the mention of the term nursing home. Little did he dream that by coming to a place called The Edgewood Centre he would find not only a very caring home – but he would find Charlene…
A Quarter Century in the Classroom
Susan Blaisdell graduated from college with a Bachelors degree in early education and went on to serve as a teacher of first through fourth grades at Rye Elementary for 10 years. She has been a teacher at Edgewood Early Learning for 25 years, arriving just after the center first opened…
Penacook Pow Wow
Sue Menter came to the Edgewood Centre as an LNA in 1988 and has been there ever since. Her work evolved from caregiving to being a restorative aide in the rehab department. Sue began working with a resident named Bill, a 59 year old veteran who had suffered a stroke and was unable to communicate. Over time, Sue developed a knack for understanding Bill and anticipating his needs, which is how she found out that he wanted to go out to a Pow Wow…
2011 New Hampshire LNA of the Year
Each year Edgewood nominates one LNA from many, many fantastic staff people to compete against other LNAs from around the state for the honor of becoming The New Hampshire Health Care Association (NHHCA) LNA of the year. Candy Kuchman, a consistent caregiver in the west community at Edgewood Centre, was named the 2011 NH LNA of the Year…
From the Philippines to Portsmouth, NH
Delsa Minster was an RN in her native country, the Philippines. Due to difficulties with her foreign license transferring to the U.S., Delsa started as an LNA at Edgewood in 2002. Within two years, Delsa was honored as LNA of the year…
Father, Fisherman, Friend
For six years my father Mert made his home at the Edgewood Centre. During those years he was cared for by many professionals. The compassion and companionship that distinguishes the staff at Edgewood is the standard by which all others should be judged…
Sandy’s Story
After many transfers, the search for the right place for my 61-year old sister Sandy ended when I called The Edgewood Centre and spoke with the owner, Patty Ramsey. Patty responded immediately to Sandy’s need and our wish to have her living close by in Portsmouth, NH. Patty’s help turned out to be just one of a string of miracles that would happen for Sandy at Edgewood…