Ecumen Detroit Lakes Couple Dies Hours Apart After 64 Years Together

For the past 64 years, John and Anne Alexander were virtually inseparable. Within hours of each other, they died together last week at Ecumen Detroit Lakes, where they both were receiving care.

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In Loving Memory of Peter Hilleboe: A Man Whose Legacy Made Life Better for Others

A heartwarming story of how the need of one resident at Ecumen Detroit Lakes made life better for many other residents.

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Ecumen Detroit Lakes Women Honored for Community Leadership

Two Ecumen Detroit Lakes women recently were featured in Women 360, a magazine all about Becker County women, published by Detroit Lakes Newspapers.

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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. 

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Ecumen Century Club: Happy 101st Birthday Joe Hickman

Ecumen honors Joe Hickman, a resident of Ecumen Detroit Lakes, who is 101.

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Ecumen Century Club: Happy 100th Birthday Eileen Pederson

Ecumen honors Eileen Pederson, a resident of Ecumen Detroit Lakes, who is 100. 

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Honoring Ha Thu Rethwisch: Exemplary Nursing Assistant at Ecumen Detroit Lakes for 40+ Years

Ha Thu Rethwisch has dedicated more than 40 years to serving the residents of Ecumen Detroit Lakes with dignity and compassion as a Nursing Assistant.

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Warm Water Fitness at Ecumen Detroit Lakes

Ecumen Detroit Lakes recently installed a warm water aquatic pool that is becoming a big hit with area residents.

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“Happy Lights” at Ecumen Detroit Lakes Help Residents with Dementia

Ecumen Detroit Lakes has been using light therapy to improve the sleep cycles and general wellbeing of residents with dementia, and it’s working.

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Life Stories in Six Words: What’s Yours?

How would you tell your life story in six words? Lots of people have given it a try.

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