Top 5 Blog Posts —October 5
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Ecumen Names Two New Business Development Directors
Ecumen has named two new Business Development Directors as the company rapidly expands its housing portfolio. Anne Stanfield, formerly of Target, and Mark Lucas, formerly of Brighton Development and the Platinum Group, have joined Ecumen as it expands its owned and managed communities, redesigns and repositions some existing sites and pursues new ventures such as cooperative senior housing.
The Book That Keeps on Giving by the Woman Who Was Always Caring
Betty Groth Syverson was an evangelical caregiver with a knack for writing. She was a deeply religious registered nurse who overflowed with caregiving spirit and loved to tell stories and bring inspiration to others. In 1987 she published a book called Bible Readings for Caregivers. Almost 30 years later, the book is still selling, and now the proceeds are being donated to help other caregivers.
Get Moving! It’s Active Aging Week — A Good Time To Change the Way You Age
Stand up and get moving! Those are the watchwords for Active Aging Week, which runs from September 27 to October 3. Active Aging Week was started in 2003 by the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) as an international event to celebrate aging and active living. The Council works to engage older adults in wellness activities in a safe, friendly and fun atmosphere.
Ecumen Honors Bob Cervenka, Who Passed Away
Ecumen honors Robert (Bob) Cervenka, who passed away at Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth. Bob and his wife Debbie have had a profound impact on Ecumen through their leadership and generosity.
Ecumen Pathstone Living Residents Vote on 100 Potential Menu Items
Darcy Stueber, the Dining Director at Ecumen Pathstone Living in Mankato, is always looking for ways to refresh the menu at the senior living community. But outright experimentation is risky. So she decided to organize a “dining fair” and let residents sample some new food products.
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts —September 28
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Ecumen Honors Bob Cervenka, Who Passed Away
Ecumen honors Robert (Bob) Cervenka, who passed away at Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth. Bob and his wife Debbie have had a profound impact on Ecumen through their leadership and generosity.
Ecumen Trustee Debbie Cervenka Forges New Paths Supporting a Mission That Is Personal
The future looked bright for Ecumen Trustee Debbie Cervenka and her husband Bob. They had just sold the highly successful company they built together and were making big plans for the next phase of their lives. What happened next totally shattered their dreams— but gave Debbie the resolve to turn their life-changing event into a mission to help others.
Ecumen Pathstone Living Residents Vote on 100 Potential Menu Items
Darcy Stueber, the Dining Director at Ecumen Pathstone Living in Mankato, is always looking for ways to refresh the menu at the senior living community. But outright experimentation is risky. So she decided to organize a “dining fair” and let residents sample some new food products.
Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary
Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood celebrated its five-year anniversary with a festive casino night and a tribute to five residents who have lived here since the community opened.
Sales Office Now Open for Zvago Glen Lake Co-op in Minnetonka
Zvago Glen Lake Cooperative, a new senior housing co-op planned for the north shore of Glen Lake in Minnetonka, has opened a sales office and showroom in walking distance from the site.
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — Sept. 21
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The Classic at Hillcrest Greens Hosting Grand Opening Celebration
The Classic at Hillcrest Greens, 2455 Sawgrass Place in Altoona, Wisc., hosted a grand opening celebration Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015.The new senior living community is on the grounds of the former Hillcrest Golf & Country Club. It includes 99 rental apartments for people 55 and older — 63 designated for independent or assisted living residents and 36 for memory care residents.
Ecumen Names Shawna Jokinen Director of Operations for Home Care & Hospice
Shawna Jokinen has been named Director of Operations — Home Care & Hospice at Ecumen. Jokinen, who has been with Ecumen for 18 years, currently is Executive Director of Ecumen-managed Grand Village in Grand Rapids, Minn.
New Horizon Foods Wins Ecumen’s Annual Golf Outing, Helps Raise Money for Alzheimer's Care
Ecumen hosted its annual golf outing on Monday, September 14, at Midland Hills Country Club in Roseville. Congratulations to the New Horizon Foods team, who won the tournament.
Ecumen Celebrates National Assisted Living Week
During National Assisted Living Week, Ecumen communities proudly honored assisted living residents and their caregivers.
Ecumen Celebrates National Adult Day Services Week
Ecumen joined care providers across the country to celebrate National Adult Day Services Week, September 13-19, 2015. This year’s theme was “Adult Day Services: Living Well Into the Future.”
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — Sept. 14
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Ecumen Lights of Honor Community Celebrations Honor, Remember, Celebrate
Honor lights are being lit across Minnesota as Ecumen communities host their annual "Lights of Honor" celebrations for the annual fundraiser.
The Ecumen Parmly LifePointes Choir: Oh, Say Can You Hear Them So Gallantly Singing
It was a special moment when the Ecumen Parmly LifePointes Resident choir sang the National Anthem a capella at a recent Chisago Lakes High School football.
A Close Look at How Home Care Helps Seniors Age in Place
Most seniors want to stay in their homes as long as they can, and home care is usually less expensive than going to a nursing home. The Duluth News Tribune took a close look at how the home care option works.
Ecumen Names Seth Kalhagen Hospice Manager
Seth Kalhagen has been named Hospice Program Manager at Ecumen as the company expands its home care and hospice services. Kalhagen comes to Ecumen from St. Croix Hospice, where he was regional administrator overseeing hospice operations in Wisconsin.
The Classic at Hillcrest Greens Senior Living Community Now Open in Altoona, Wisc.
The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona, Wisc., managed by Ecumen, is now open and new residents are starting to move in.
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — Sept. 8
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Ecumen Names Seth Kalhagen Hospice Manager
Seth Kalhagen has been named Hospice Program Manager at Ecumen as the company expands its home care and hospice services. Kalhagen comes to Ecumen from St. Croix Hospice, where he was regional administrator overseeing hospice operations in Wisconsin.
Next Avenue: Retiring Early, Retiring Late, Retiring Penniless
Writer Richard Eisenberg of Next Avenue explores the current trends of retirement, as well as the implications for workers, retirees and policymakers.
Ecumen Partners with WCCO Radio for Military Appreciation Day at the Fair
September 1 was Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair, and Ecumen partnered with WCCO radio to honor Minnesota Veterans.
Ecumen Blogger Jim Klobuchar — Sometimes Big Men Cry
When Fran Tarkenton stood up for Mick Tingelhoff at his NFL Hall of Fame induction, tears were flowing because their friendship was even bigger than the award.
Ecumen’s Maria Reyes To Speak on Integrated Dementia Care at Duluth Commons Health Conference
Ecumen Quality Improvement Nurse Maria Reyes, RN, will speak on integrated dementia care Sept. 9, 2015, at the 2015 Commons Health Conference in Duluth, Minn.—an annual working conference designed to foster new approaches to integrated health and well-being for communities.
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — Aug. 31
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Ecumen Century Club: Happy 102nd Birthday Lorna Smith
Ecumen honors Lorna Smith, a resident at Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood, who is 102.
Washington Post: My Mother Had Alzheimer’s. Will My Fate Be the Same?
As she turned 50, inquisitive science writer Carol Berkower was haunted by the prospect of getting Alzheimer’s — the disease that killed her mother. She posed the question: Is there a way to cut through the hype and find out what measures, if any, will help stave off dementia? Then she went on a fact-finding mission that took her all the way back to the prominent New York doctor who first diagnosed her mother.
Ecumen Century Club: Guthrie Theater Legend Annette Garceau Celebrates Her 102nd Birthday
Legendary Guthrie Theater costume designer Annette Garceau, a resident of Ecumen Lakeview Commons in Maplewood, Minn., just celebrated her 102nd birthday.
Ecumen Blogger Jim Klobuchar — Sometimes Big Men Cry
When Fran Tarkenton stood up for Mick Tingelhoff at his NFL Hall of Fame induction, tears were flowing because their friendship was even bigger than the award.
Ecumen of Litchfield Gets Medicare’s Highest 5-Star Quality Rating
Ecumen of Litchfield Emmanuel Care Center has received the highest possible overall quality rating of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS).
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — Aug. 24
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Washington Post: My Mother Had Alzheimer’s. Will My Fate Be the Same?
As she turned 50, inquisitive science writer Carol Berkower was haunted by the prospect of getting Alzheimer’s — the disease that killed her mother. She posed the question: Is there a way to cut through the hype and find out what measures, if any, will help stave off dementia? Then she went on a fact-finding mission that took her all the way back to the prominent New York doctor who first diagnosed her mother.
Ecumen Scenic Shores Gets Medicare’s Highest 5-Star Quality Rating
Ecumen Scenic Shores Care Center in Two Harbors, Minn., has received the highest possible overall quality rating of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS).
World's Oldest Twin Brothers Offer Advice on Wine, Women and Living Long
Belgians Pieter and Paulus Langerock have been best friends for 102 years. The twin brothers, born on July 8 1913, have been inseparable since birth and rarely spend time apart, and even share the same room at their retirement home outside the Belgian town of Ghent. They have some advice on living long and well.
Local Newspaper Profiles Ecumen Le Center Housing Director Mandy Filter, Citing Her Leadership, Innovation and Caring Spirit
Mandy Filter, Housing Director at Ecumen Le Center, was recently profiled by the Le Center Leader’s Dana Melius, who writes that she is “passionate about her job, her work, her co-workers, her residents. It resonates in her voice, her smile.”
Ecumen Century Club: Guthrie Theater Legend Annette Garceau Celebrates Her 102nd Birthday
Legendary Guthrie Theater costume designer Annette Garceau, a resident of Ecumen Lakeview Commons in Maplewood, Minn., just celebrated her 102nd birthday.
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — Aug. 17
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Ecumen Bethany Community Gets Medicare’s Highest 5-Star Quality Rating
The Ecumen Bethany Community in Alexandria, Minn., has received the highest possible overall quality rating of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS).
World's Oldest Twin Brothers Offer Advice on Wine, Women and Living Long
Belgians Pieter and Paulus Langerock have been best friends for 102 years. The twin brothers, born on July 8 1913, have been inseparable since birth and rarely spend time apart, and even share the same room at their retirement home outside the Belgian town of Ghent. They have some advice on living long and well.
Live 2 B Healthy: Custom-Made, Home-Delivered Fitness for Seniors
A highly customized approach to senior fitness is showing amazing results in helping Ecumen residents regain strength, balance and mobility.
Pioneer Press Story Focuses on Services to Keep Seniors in Their Homes
Most seniors want to stay in their own homes, but often they need assistance to make that happen. Increasingly, home care services and community programs are becoming widely available, but connecting seniors with the services they need can be challenging.
Ecumen’s Velocity Leadership Program Graduates Class of 2015
The Ecumen Velocity class of 2015 has just graduated from the year-long program focused on building leadership skills and developing innovative approaches to aging services.
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — Aug. 10
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Ecumen’s Velocity Leadership Program Graduates Class of 2015
The Ecumen Velocity class of 2015 has just graduated from the year-long program focused on building leadership skills and developing innovative approaches to aging services.
89-Year-Old Grandmother Stole the Show as a Bridesmaid
When thinking of who she wanted to stand with her on her wedding day, Christine Quinn said it was a no-brainer to ask her 89-year-old grandmother, who she considers to be one of her closest friends. Nana Betty stole the show and danced the night away.
TED Talk: Lessons from a Hospice Nurse
Alia Indrawan shares the inspiring lessons she has learned from her time as a Hospice Nurse, helping people with terminal illnesses to die gracefully and in peace.
The Triple-Digit Club: Meet 5 Centenarians Who Don't Act Their Age
These five centenarians are not acting their age, regularly doing activities that push against the stereotypes of people over 100.
Luther Park at Sandpoint, Idaho, Voted Best Senior Living Community
Ecumen-managed Luther Park at Sandpoint, ID, has been voted the “best senior living facility” in Bonner County in a reader survey conducted by the Bonner County Daily Bee newspaper.
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — Aug. 3
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Luther Park at Sandpoint, Idaho, Voted Best Senior Living Community
Ecumen-managed Luther Park at Sandpoint, ID, has been voted the “best senior living facility” in Bonner County in a reader survey conducted by the Bonner County Daily Bee newspaper.
Ecumen Receives $5 Million Gift to Help Seniors
Ecumen has received a $5 million gift from Debbie and Robert Cervenka of Duluth- the largest private gift in Ecumen's 150-plus-year history.
Ecumen and Luther Seminary Plan Senior Housing on St. Anthony Park Campus
Ecumen is teaming up with Luther Seminary to plan a senior housing development on the seminary’s 37-acre Saint Anthony Park campus in Northwest Saint Paul.
Duluth Man Skating Through His 90s
For the last 30 years, 94-year-old Mark Sertich has been playing hockey multiple times per week. Sertich has played through many injuries and lost teeth and continues to play for the companionship and fun of the game.
Ecumen Trustee Debbie Cervenka Forges New Paths Supporting a Mission That Is Personal
The future looked bright for Ecumen Trustee Debbie Cervenka and her husband Bob. They had just sold the highly successful company they built together and were making big plans for the next phase of their lives. What happened next totally shattered their dreams— but gave Debbie the resolve to turn their life-changing event into a mission to help others.
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.