Top 5 Blog Posts — March 14, 2016

Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:

In Memoriam: Chuck Zimmerman, Who Devoted His Life To Caring for Others
Chuck Zimmerman, who died last Monday, retired from Ecumen a year ago after 35 years of distinguished service as an administrator of three of our campuses, a regional director and purchasing director. He always had a warm smile and a kind word — and made a huge difference in the lives of seniors.

Ecumen Moves Up on Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s Senior Living Operators List
Ecumen ranks as the sixth largest senior living operator in the Twin Cities metro area, according to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s annual Senior Living Operators List — moving up from a seventh place ranking in 2015.

Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Honors Ecumen’s Dena Meyer with “40 Under 40” Recognition
Dena Meyer, Ecumen Senior Director of Business Development, received the Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” honor and was recognized at a March 10 event at A’BULAE in St. Paul.

Cat Therapy at Ecumen Detroit Lakes — Without the Cats
These therapy cats nuzzle, purr, meow, roll over, blink their eyes and go to sleep.  But they never scratch or need a litter box.  They are totally loveable and almost maintenance free — purr-fect for those who can’t take care of a live cat.

Ecumen Offering Scholarships to Direct Care Employees Under New State Funding Program
Ecumen has received a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health for scholarships to fund training for Ecumen direct care employees in Home Care, Assisted Living and Adult Day Services.

You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org