Clarkfield Care Center Honors Its Four Centenarians
The Clarkfield Care Center recently honored four of its residents who are 100 or more.
Five Ecumen Sites Get National “Best Nursing Home” Rating from U.S. News & World Report
Five Ecumen owned and managed sites in Minnesota have received a “Best Nursing Home” rating by U.S. News & World Report magazine.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 100th Birthday Grace Larson
Ecumen honors Grace Larson, a resident of Clarkfield Care Center, who is 100.
Loretta Eschen Celebrates 40 Years at Clarkfield Care Center
Loretta Eschen has been a cook at the Clarkfield Care Center for the past 40 years. Her coworkers describe Loretta as reliable and fun-loving — and an excellent cook. She was honored by her colleagues earlier this week. Congratulations, Loretta, on 40 years of hard work and dedication to the Clarkfield Care Center!
Clarkfield Care Center Gets Medicare’s Highest 5-Star Quality Rating
Clarkfield Care Center, an Ecumen-managed senior community in Clarkfield, Minn., has received the highest possible overall quality rating of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS).
Deep Into the Darkness of Alzheimer's Disease
Medical experts call the Alzheimer's phenomenon of end-day confusion and restlessness "sundowning," a period of increased uncertainty, agitation and drifting in a fog as light fades to black, a time of greater rage and mood swings in the shadows of the mind. Greg O'Brien, knows this phenomenon all too well, as he walks through the confusing and life-altering world of living with Alzheimer's Disease. O'Brien writes about the darkness he and so many others walk through here.
Top 5 Blog Posts- December 28
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Christmas with the Libbons: A Family Lasting Spiritual Gift to the Ecumen Lakeshore Community
Every year in the true spirit of Christmas, the Libbon family gives a priceless gift to the residents of Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth.
A Fishy Holiday Tradition at Ecumen Parmly LifePointes
It happens every year around Christmas- the traditional Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner.
A Cup of Christmas Tea at Ecumen Lake Crystal
A very special holiday tradition continues at Ecumen Lake Crystal.
Santa Gets a Speeding Ticket in Alexandria and Ecumen Bethany Community Is Helping Him Pay
Find out about how Ecumen Bethany Community is helping Santa pay his speeding ticket.
97-Year-Old Receives Honorary Diploma
Margaret Bekema was scheduled to graduate from high school in 1936, but life had other plans when her mother passed away when she was still a teenager. Bekema, now 97, received her honorary degree from Catholic Central High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan this year.
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Holidays With Memory Loss: Tips for Sharing Holiday Pleasures
The holidays are a time of joy, but can also bring stress to caregivers. Caring.com provides four tips for enjoying holiday moments with your loved one with dementia.
Clarkfield Care Center Residents Angeline Lee, 109, and Eunice Anderson, 104, Share Nov. 30 Birthdays
Angeline Lee and Eunice Anderson, who live at Ecumen-managed Clarkfield Care Center, have a Nov. 30 birthday in common and also share extraordinary longevity. Today they will be celebrating their birthdays that add up to 213 years of living.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 100th Birthday Elise Husby
Ecumen honors Elise Husby, a resident of Clarkfield Care Center, who is 100.