Top 5 Blog Posts —June 15
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
She's Receiving Her M.D. at Age 102
Inge Rapoport received her M.D. after waiting almost 80 years.
Ecumen Receives National Award for Its Workplace Online Learning Program
Ecumen has received a “Learning Excellence Award” from Total Training Network (TTN), a leading learning management system and online training provider, for its Ecumen University.
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.
A Four-Generation Family Affair at Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth
Working at Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth is literally a family affair for Cathy Firth. Four generations of her family have worked here — her mother, sisters, son and grandson.
Ecumen-Managed ‘The Classic at Hillcrest Greens’ in Altoona, Wisconsin To Open in Early July
Construction of The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona, Wisc., is well underway, and the new senior living community managed by Ecumen plans to open in early July. The new community, located at 2455 Sawgrass Place in Altoona, includes 99 rental apartments for people 62 and older — 63 designated for independent or assisted living residents and 36 for memory care residents.
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts —June 8
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
A Four-Generation Family Affair at Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth
Working at Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth is literally a family affair for Cathy Firth. Four generations of her family have worked here — her mother, sisters, son and grandson.
Ecumen’s Matt McNeill Joins Regional Aging Board
Matt McNeill, Ecumen Director of Business Development, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging (MAAA), the regional Area Agency on Aging for the seven-county metropolitan area of the Twin Cities.
6 Things Caregivers Must Do While There's Still Time
Elder law attorney Stuart Furman offers six suggestions to help prepare for some of the most common stressful situations that can occur during elder care.
Ecumen Blogger Jim Klobuchar — Lutheran to the Rescue at the Vatican
A Lutheran bishop who knows his stuff saves the day on a tour of the Vatican.
Duluth News Tribune Article Honors Sports Legend and Ecumen Lakeshore Resident ‘Soup’ Stromme Graydon “Soup” Stromme, 91, legendary manager of the Duluth-Superior Dukes minor league baseball team, made a nostalgic return to recently renovated Wade Stadium last week. The Duluth News Tribune tells his story.
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts —June 1
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Ground Is Broken and Construction Begins on Ecumen’s Abiitan Mill City in Downtown Minneapolis
Ecumen and Eagle Iron Partners hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking May 19, 2015, for their new development in the Mill District of Minneapolis, and construction has begun.
6 Things Caregivers Must Do While There's Still Time
Elder law attorney Stuart Furman offers six suggestions to help prepare for some of the most common stressful situations that can occur during elder care.
Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood: Chuck McKiernan Gives His Fellow Residents the Gift of Exercise
Chuck McKiernan, a resident at Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood, is done with treadmills. He stills has the scars where he fell off one. But when his good friend Millie did a treadmill face plant and sustained serious injury, that put him over the edge. Chuck exercised his checkbook and bought a $6,500 NuStep recumbent cross trainer, which he donated to Seasons at Maplewood.
Award-Winning Ecumen Communities Recognized at Leadership Meeting
Ecumen sites with outstanding achievements in 2014 were recognized at a presentation ceremony at the 2015 Leadership Meeting held on May 7, in Saint Cloud, Minn. The three areas of award recognition were financial results, customer satisfaction and employee satisfaction.
Aging and Financial Decline: Warning Signs and What To Do
Financial problems among seniors are common, and prominent geriatrician Dr. Leslie Kernisan, has written a comprehensive post to help you recognize and deal with declining financial abilities, including what can be done medically to help cope.
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — May 26
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Ground Is Broken and Construction Begins on Ecumen’s Abiitan Mill City in Downtown Minneapolis
Ecumen and Eagle Iron Partners hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking May 19, 2015, for their new development in the Mill District of Minneapolis, and construction has begun.
Award-Winning Ecumen Communities Recognized at Leadership Meeting
Ecumen sites with outstanding achievements in 2014 were recognized at a presentation ceremony at the 2015 Leadership Meeting held on May 7, in Saint Cloud, Minn. The three areas of award recognition were financial results, customer satisfaction and employee satisfaction.
After Almost 90 Years, a Dream Comes True for Ethel Dahl at Ecumen Parmly LifePointes
The life-long dream of riding a motorcycle finally came true for Ethel Dahl.
Ecumen Detroit Lakes Celebrates Grand Opening of Its New Wellness Center
Almost two years and $12 million later, Ecumen Detroit Lakes last week celebrated the grand opening of its new Transitional Care Unit and Rehabilitation Center.
How to Thank a Nurse: Honoring Ecumen’s Nurses, Part 1
For National Nurses Week, we polled a sample of Ecumen nurses on this question: What are some of the best things patients have said to you that make you feel appreciated?
Top 5 Blog Posts — May 18
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Ecumen Blogger Jim Klobuchar — The Other Side of Nature’s Beauty
The recent earthquake in Nepal reminds Jim Klobuchar of the country's majestic beauty -- and devastating poverty.
How to Thank a Nurse: Honoring Ecumen’s Nurses, Part 1
For National Nurses Week, we polled a sample of Ecumen nurses on this question: What are some of the best things patients have said to you that make you feel appreciated?
Qualities of the Exceptional Nurse: Honoring Ecumen’s Nurses, Part 2
For National Nurses Week, we polled a sample of Ecumen nurses on this question: What are the top qualities of an exceptional nurse?
Creative Job Recruitment Program at Ecumen Bethany Community Highlighted
Rural Minnesota is growing older, and finding health care workers to care for seniors is an ongoing challenge. Ecumen Bethany Community in Alexandria is getting creative in its recruitment efforts.
Ecumen Detroit Lakes Celebrates Grand Opening of Its New Wellness Center
Almost two years and $12 million later, Ecumen Detroit Lakes last week celebrated the grand opening of its new Transitional Care Unit and Rehabilitation Center.
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — May 11
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Ecumen Blogger Jim Klobuchar — The Other Side of Nature’s Beauty
The recent earthquake in Nepal reminds Jim Klobuchar of the country's majestic beauty -- and devastating poverty.
Creative Job Recruitment Program at Ecumen Bethany Community Highlighted
Rural Minnesota is growing older, and finding health care workers to care for seniors is an ongoing challenge. Ecumen Bethany Community in Alexandria is getting creative in its recruitment efforts.
A Senior Prom Especially for Seniors at Ecumen Prairie Hill and Ecumen Sand Prairie
Residents at Ecumen Prairie Hill and Ecumen Sand Prairie in St. Peter, Minn., had a “Senior Prom” delivered directly to their communities by sororities and fraternities at Gustavus Adolphus College.
New Ecumen White Paper Offers 5 Key Steps to Reducing Antipsychotics in Dementia Care
Senior care professionals and nursing homes are challenged to conform to the 2012 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services initiative to decrease off-label use of antipsychotics. In many cases, the struggle comes from within – initiating change and formulating an integrated and personalized approach to dementia care.
Caring.com: Managing Mom's Budget? An 8-Step Plan to Cover Your Bases
Managing a parent's finances can be complex and at times overwhelming. Caring.com's Senior Editor Melanie Haiken shares her eight-step plan that provides logical guidance.
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts - May 4
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
New Ecumen White Paper Offers 5 Key Steps to Reducing Antipsychotics in Dementia Care
Senior care professionals and nursing homes are challenged to conform to the 2012 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services initiative to decrease off-label use of antipsychotics. In many cases, the struggle comes from within – initiating change and formulating an integrated and personalized approach to dementia care.
Caring.com: Managing Mom's Budget? An 8-Step Plan to Cover Your Bases
Managing a parent's finances can be complex and at times overwhelming. Caring.com's Senior Editor Melanie Haiken shares her eight-step plan.
Helping Older Americans for the Next 50 Years: What's it Going to Take?
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Medicare, Medicaid and the Older Americans Act. During that time, lawmakers have constantly tinkered to keep the programs up-to-date as the nation has gotten grayer and issues facing aging Americans have changed dramatically.
Ecumen-Managed 'The Classic at Hillcrest Greens' in Altoona, Wisconsin to Open in Early July
Construction of The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona, Wisc., is well underway, and the new senior living community managed by Ecumen plans to open in early July. The sales office, located at 1316 Cypress Drive in Altoona, is now open and taking early deposits.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 101st Birthday Lecil Arends
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Top 5 Blog Posts — April 27
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 101st Birthday Lecil Arends
Ecumen honors Lecil Arends, a resident of Ecumen Meadows in Worthington, Minn., who is 101.
Ecumen Pines Resident Hazel Runke Gives a Warm Welcome To Hutchinson’s Newborns
Hazel Runke, a resident at Ecumen Pines in Hutchinson, has found an important purpose in her life — welcoming newborn babies into the world with hand-knitted caps and booties.
Kylie Johnson’s Astounding Feat at Ecumen Lamplighter Manor in Detroit Lakes
Kylie Johnson, the Housing Manager at Ecumen Lamplighter Manor in Detroit Lakes, braced herself. The government auditor has just finished an extensive examination and was ready to report. The results were astonishing.
Ecumen Lakeshore Resident Bob McFarlin Recalls His Career as a State Legislator and Bridge Builder
Former State Rep. Robert (Bob) McFarlin, now a resident at Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth, was a rarity in the Minnesota Legislature. He was a bridge builder — in both his primary occupation and his political life.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 100th Birthday Lucille Ekstrand
Ecumen honors Lucille Ekstrand, a resident of Ecumen North Branch, who is 100.
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — April 20
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Kelly and Shelby: A Transcendent Friendship at Ecumen Pathstone Living
Despite almost 60 years difference in their ages, Kelly and Shelby are kindred spirits with an abiding friendship.
Kylie Johnson’s Astounding Feat at Ecumen Lamplighter Manor in Detroit Lakes
Kylie Johnson, the Housing Manager at Ecumen Lamplighter Manor in Detroit Lakes, braced herself. The government auditor has just finished an extensive examination and was ready to report. The results were astonishing.
WCCO: At 108, Dedicated Twins Fan is Young at Heart
Many of the Minnesota Twins most dedicated fans were at Target Field for the opening home game Monday. But there’s one very special fan who watched from her home in Clarksfield. Angela Davis introduces us to a woman who’s been cheering for the Twins for more than 80 seasons.
Ecumen-Managed ‘The Classic at Hillcrest Greens’ in Altoona, Wisconsin To Open in Early July
Construction of The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona, Wisc., is well underway, and the new senior living community managed by Ecumen plans to open in early July. The new community, located at 2455 Sawgrass Place in Altoona, includes 99 rental apartments for people 62 and older — 63 designated for independent or assisted living residents and 36 for memory care residents.
Ecumen Home Care Director Frances Fernandez Brings Her Mission to Minnesota
Frances Fernandez, the director of Ecumen Home Care Twin Cities, is a woman on a mission. Always has been. That’s how she came to Minnesota, just in time for winter, after living most of her life between Puerto Rico and Florida. When she moved here last August, people would look at her incredulously and ask: “Why?” For Frances the decision was easy because she’s motivated by mission, not weather.
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — April 13
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Ecumen Home Care Director Frances Fernandez Brings Her Mission to Minnesota
Frances Fernandez, the director of Ecumen Home Care Twin Cities, is a woman on a mission. Always has been. That’s how she came to Minnesota, just in time for winter, after living most of her life between Puerto Rico and Florida. When she moved here last August, people would look at her incredulously and ask: “Why?” For Frances the decision was easy because she’s motivated by mission, not weather.
Popsugar.com: 25 Life Lessons Written by a 99-Year-Old Man
“Grandpa Cheese” gives his great-granddaughter a few life lessons on living well, including a strong endorsement of eating sausage every day.
An Earful of Fun at Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood: Home of the Melodious ‘Maple Nuts’
They call themselves the “Maple Nuts” — an instant tipoff that they are a good-humored bunch. The Maple Nuts, who range in age from 70 to 96, are united by their love of singing. Most have sung all their lives, usually in church choirs.
Ecumen-Managed ‘The Classic at Hillcrest Greens’ in Altoona, Wisconsin To Open in Early July
Construction of The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona, Wisc., is well underway, and the new senior living community managed by Ecumen plans to open in early July. The new community, located at 2455 Sawgrass Place in Altoona, includes 99 rental apartments for people 62 and older — 63 designated for independent or assisted living residents and 36 for memory care residents.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 102nd Birthday Ruth Knapp
Ecumen honors Ruth Knapp, a resident of Ecumen Detroit Lakes, who recently celebrated her 102nd birthday.
You can read these articles and more at www.ecumen.org.