Honoring Everyday Hero Margee Polanka — A 40-Year Ecumen Employee
Ecumen honors Margee Polanka for her 40 years of dedication and service to others.
Dr. Happy’s Rx for Better Health, Longer Life – and Happiness
Dr. Dale Anderson, aka Dr. Happy, is on a mission to help people become more ageless.
Technology Transports Grandmother To Her Grandson’s Wrestling Tournament
Technology allows a grandmother at Ecumen Detroit Lakes to watch her grandson's wrestling matches.
Ecumen Zvago Co-Ops Featured in Senior Housing News
National media are taking an interest in Ecumen’s new Zvago cooperatives designed to appeal to younger seniors with active lifestyles. Senior Housing News, a national trade publication, recently featured reporter Tim Regan’s story at this link.
Mind Over Body: A Psychiatrist Tells How To Tap Into Wisdom And Grow With Age
Wisdom is a key strength of aging. An expert tells how to tap into your wiser self and grow as you age.
And the Oscar for Ageism Goes to...
Hollywood made progress this year fighting sexual abuse and bias against women and minorities. But ageism -- apparently the last acceptable "ism" -- did not fare so well. The Academy Awards ceremony was riddled with ageist jokes, as Next Avenue's Richard Eisenberg details here.
Two Ecumen Caregivers and a Memory Care Resident Honored by LeadingAge MN
Two employees of Ecumen communities and a memory care resident were recently honored at LeadingAge Minnesota’s “Stars Among Us” awards ceremony in St. Paul.
We All Prosper When Seniors Stay in Their Communities
Millie, a resident of Ecumen Detroit Lakes, talks about the true meaning of living in her community.
A Briefing on Alzheimer’s That’s Full of Hope and Prevention Ideas
You can change your brain's destiny says Lisa Genova, a neuroscientist and the author of Still Alice,
Honoring Ecumen's Amazing Life Enrichment Staff
It's National Activity Professionals Week, and Ecumen recognizes and honors its Life Enrichment staff -- the people who specialize in bringing smiles to our residents.