Top 5 Blog Posts — July 31, 2017
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Ecumen’s Velocity Leadership Program Graduates Class of 2017
The Ecumen Velocity class of 2017 has just graduated from the year-long program focused on building leadership skills and developing innovative approaches to aging services.
St. Mark’s Living Receives Workforce Grant To Help Recruit and Retain Employees
St. Mark’s Living, an Ecumen-managed senior living and healthcare campus in Austin, Minn., has received a $24,840 Workforce Solutions Grant from the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation to help recruit new employees to senior care and to retain them after they are hired.
The Exercise That Can Undo Years of Aging
Contrary to popular opinion, a recent Mayo Clinic study suggests that it’s never too late to rejuvenate aging muscles. But not just any exercise will work. The secret to rebuilding muscle mass lies in intense interval training.
Five of the Most Helpful Alzheimer’s Blogs
Medical News Today has selected five blogs on Alzheimer's disease that showcase the most recent research, provide a day-in-the-life account of living with the disease, and share perspectives from caregivers.
Diversity and Inclusion Learning Event: Welcoming LGBT People in Senior Living Communities
Marsha Berry tells the story about the day she drove past a senior community in Minneapolis and saw two rainbow flags flying. She pulled over and cried. In all her years of traveling the state of Minnesota as an Alzheimer’s educator, this was the first time she had ever seen a rainbow flag – a symbol of LGBT pride – displayed at a senior community. Marsha is a lesbian with gray hair who was crying tears of joy.
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — July 24, 2017
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Ecumen’s Velocity Leadership Program Graduates Class of 2017
The Ecumen Velocity class of 2017 has just graduated from the year-long program focused on building leadership skills and developing innovative approaches to aging services.
Diversity and Inclusion Learning Event: Welcoming LGBT People in Senior Living Communities
Marsha Berry tells the story about the day she drove past a senior community in Minneapolis and saw two rainbow flags flying. She pulled over and cried. In all her years of traveling the state of Minnesota as an Alzheimer’s educator, this was the first time she had ever seen a rainbow flag – a symbol of LGBT pride – displayed at a senior community. Marsha is a lesbian with gray hair who was crying tears of joy.
Ecumen Leaders Encouraged To Embrace Generational Differences
Kim Lear, a Minneapolis-based strategist and researcher in generational theory, last week gave a group of Ecumen leaders some insight on how to “view the world through the eyes of a different generation.” The session was part of Ecumen’s Velocity Leadership Development Program. “It’s not about right and wrong,” said Lear, whose company is called Inlay Insights. “Every generation has different perceptions and strengths,” she said. And every generation is profoundly influenced by the major events going on during its formative teenage years.
Dr. John Brose on Dementia Care: It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way
It doesn’t have to be this way is the mantra that would come to define Dr. John Brose’s career as a behavioral psychologist, nationally renowned as a pioneer in speaking up for people who have lost the ability to speak for themselves.
Ecumen Named One of Minnesota’s Best Places To Work for 10th Time
Ecumen has been named one of Minnesota’s Best Places to Work for the 10th time by the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Business Journal.
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — July 17, 2017
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Join the 8+ Million People Who Are Loving How Rapper Macklemore Says Happy Birthday to His 100-Year-Old Grandma. It’s Glorious!
Rapper Macklemore surprised his Grandma Helen on her 100th birthday and took her on a heartwarming frolic around town – egging houses, hitting the arcade, doing karaoke and shopping for orthopedic shoes.
Telling the Difference Between ‘Normal’ Forgetfulness and Serious Memory Loss
How do you tell the difference between “normal” forgetfulness and serious memory loss due to dementia?
Share of 65+ Americans in the Workforce Skyrocketing
Nearly a fifth of people 65+ are working – the highest share of older workers in more than 50 years.
Ecumen Named One of Minnesota’s Best Places To Work for 10th Time
Ecumen has been named one of Minnesota’s Best Places to Work for the 10th time by the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Business Journal.
96-Year-Old Ecumen Meadows Resident Gives 9-Year-Old History Buff a Firsthand Account of WWII
Bob Roos, 96, recently sat across from Dylan Schuett, 9, telling captivating stories from his World War II service, including the bloody battle of Iwo Jima.
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.
Share of 65+ Americans in the Workforce Skyrocketing
Nearly a fifth of people 65+ are working – the highest share of older workers in more than 50 years.
Top 5 Blog Posts — July 10, 2017
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
96-Year-Old Ecumen Meadows Resident Gives 9-Year-Old History Buff a Firsthand Account of WWII
Bob Roos, 96, recently sat across from Dylan Schuett, 9, telling captivating stories from his World War II service, including the bloody battle of Iwo Jima.
The Wisdom of Making Friends Across Generations
It’s rare that we have friends 10 years younger or older than we are. And that’s a shame, says anti-ageism activist Ashton Applewhite. In a recent blog post, she argues that an intergenerational world is a better world.
Dr. John Brose on Dementia Care: It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way
It doesn’t have to be this way is the mantra that would come to define Dr. John Brose’s career as a behavioral psychologist, nationally renowned as a pioneer in speaking up for people who have lost the ability to speak for themselves.
Join Innovators in Aging at Abiitan Mill City Event
Aging2.0, an organization supporting innovation to help seniors, is hosting its “Summer 2 Pint 0” event at Abiitan Mill City, an Ecumen luxury senior living community at 428 South 2nd Street, in Minneapolis on July 19, 2017, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. .
Ecumen Named One of Minnesota’s Best Places To Work for 10th Time
Ecumen has been named one of Minnesota’s Best Places to Work for the 10th time by the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Business Journal.
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — July 5, 2017
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Ecumen Named One of Minnesota’s Best Places To Work for 10th Time
Ecumen has been named one of Minnesota’s Best Places to Work for the 10th time by the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Business Journal.
Creating an America Freed from Ageism
This short slide presentation, created by LeadingAge, seeks to change the conversation about aging and to take positive steps toward eliminating ageism.
Ecumen CEO Kathryn Roberts Featured in “Bold Leader” Series
Ecumen CEO Kathryn Roberts is recognized as a “Bold Leader” by Aveus, a global management consulting firm.
Feeling Left Behind in the Mad Rush to Never Get Old
Everybody is expected to “age well” these days. But what if that’s not an option? Plus it’s ageist to think that everybody can, says essayist Erica Manfred.
Parmly Volunteers Support Community Free Meal Mission
Ecumen Parmly LifePointes staffers recently served over 170 people at the Community Free Meal at Zion Lutheran Church in Chisago City.
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — June 26, 2017
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Ecumen Named One of Minnesota’s Best Places To Work for 10th Time
Ecumen has been named one of Minnesota’s Best Places to Work for the 10th time by the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Business Journal.
Cul-de-Sac Coffee Events Bring Parmly Residents Together
Point Pleasant Heights, a townhome and apartment community on the Ecumen Parmly LifePointes campus in Chisago City, recently held its annual Cul-de-Sac Coffees -- a time when residents socialize and share stories.
Ecumen CEO Kathryn Roberts Featured in “Bold Leader” Series
Ecumen CEO Kathryn Roberts is recognized this week as a “Bold Leader” by Aveus, a global management consulting firm.
Minnesota Near the Top in Senior Services Says AARP Report
An AARP report ranks Minnesota second in the nation in overall quality of services for older adults.
Minnesota Good Age Features Abiitan Mill City
Minnesota Good Age, a magazine for Minnesotans 50 and older, features Abiitan Mill City in its June issue. See “In the heart of the city” by Sarah Jackson for an overview of Abiitan and its amenities.
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — June 19, 2017
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Ecumen CEO Kathryn Roberts Featured in “Bold Leader” Series
Ecumen CEO Kathryn Roberts is recognized this week as a “Bold Leader” by Aveus, a global management consulting firm.
Happy 100th Anniversary Ecumen Bethany Community!
Ecumen Bethany Community in Alexandria, Minn., celebrated its 100th anniversary last weekend with a vintage fashion show on Friday, a family carnival on Saturday and a 100-year worship celebration and concert on Sunday.
A Special Flag Day at Ecumen Parmly LifePointes
Flag Day this week was celebrated with enthusiasm at Point Pleasant Heights on the Ecumen Parmly LifePointes campus in Chisago City, Minn.
Minnesota Good Age Features Abiitan Mill City
Minnesota Good Age, a magazine for Minnesotans 50 and older, features Abiitan Mill City in its June issue. See “In the heart of the city” by Sarah Jackson for an overview of Abiitan and its amenities.
What Does Old Look Like?
That question was posed to millennials by #DisruptAging, an AARP initiative to combat ageism. The millennials answers were recorded and then they were introduced to some real “old” people. Watch the slaying of stereotypes and the changing of attitudes.
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — June 12, 2017
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Minnesota Good Age Features Abiitan Mill City
Minnesota Good Age, a magazine for Minnesotans 50 and older, features Abiitan Mill City in its June issue. See “In the heart of the city” by Sarah Jackson for an overview of Abiitan and its amenities.
Dr. John Brose on Dementia Care: It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way
It doesn’t have to be this way is the mantra that would come to define Dr. John Brose’s career as a behavioral psychologist, nationally renowned as a pioneer in speaking up for people who have lost the ability to speak for themselves.
A Tribute to Vickie Thompson’s Nearly 40 Years of Service at Pelican Valley Senior Living
When Vickie Thompson attended her first meeting of the Pelican Valley Health Center Hospital District Board of Directors in August,1993, it seemed hard to believe that she’d still be going at it a little over 300 meetings later.
Minnetonka Mayor Praises Zvago Glen Lake Cooperative at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Members of Zvago Glen Lake Cooperative in Minnetonka celebrated their new community with a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony May 23, 2017. The group gathered on their deck overlooking the north shore of Glen Lake – on the spot where they held a soil-melding ceremony a year ago.
What Does Old Look Like?
That question was posed to millennials by #DisruptAging, an AARP initiative to combat ageism. The millennials answers were recorded and then they were introduced to some real “old” people. Watch the slaying of stereotypes and the changing of attitudes.
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — June 5, 2017
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
A Tribute to Vickie Thompson’s Nearly 40 Years of Service at Pelican Valley Senior Living
When Vickie Thompson attended her first meeting of the Pelican Valley Health Center Hospital District Board of Directors in August,1993, it seemed hard to believe that she’d still be going at it a little over 300 meetings later.
Minnetonka Mayor Praises Zvago Glen Lake Cooperative at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Members of Zvago Glen Lake Cooperative in Minnetonka celebrated their new community with a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony May 23, 2017. The group gathered on their deck overlooking the north shore of Glen Lake – on the spot where they held a soil-melding ceremony a year ago.
Award-Winning Ecumen Employees and Communities Recognized at Annual Leadership Meeting
Ecumen leaders and communities with outstanding achievements in 2016 were recognized at an awards presentation ceremony at the company’s annual Leadership Conference held on May 17, 2017.
Is Exercising with Pain Safe?
Pain is your body’s way of warning you that something might be wrong. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you should avoid exercise.
Abiitan Mill City Featured in Lavender Magazine
Writer Terrance Griep profiles Abiitan Mill City in the current issue of Lavender Magazine. “Our residents want the modern, urban experience,” Abiitan Executive Director Erwan Moison tells Griep. “They love the convenience and community of city living, especially being steps from the Guthrie, the Mill City Farmer’s Market, and the Stone Arch Bridge. Plus, they love having Smith & Porter, a great restaurant and bar, onsite.”
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.