Top 5 Blog Posts —July 6

Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:

Two Supercentenarians Believed to be the Last with Birthdates in 1800s
Susannah Mushatt Jones and Emma Morano have each seen 115 years of life, including the start of world wars and the birth of penicillin. Mushatt Jones and Morano are now believed to be the last people alive with birthdates in the 1800s. 

Noted Chef Steve Knowlton Brings His Passion for Food to The Classic at Hillcrest Greens
Steve Knowlton has made his mark as a forward-thinking chef who created two successful restaurants and felt the glow of celebrity and rave reviews.  Now he’s cooking up a whole new career as the Culinary Director at The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona, Wisc., challenging himself to make this senior living community’s dining experience something to buzz about.

Ecumen Prairie Lodge Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary with a Big Splash
Splashing sounds filled the warm summer night as Ecumen Prairie Lodge in Brooklyn Center celebrated its 10th anniversary last Thursday, June 25, with an open house for the community. A crowd-pleasing dunk tank provided continuous entertainment, along with a jazz band, plentiful food and refreshments and prizes.

Ecumen Promotes Robin Balck and Julie Murray
Ecumen CEO Kathryn Roberts announced the promotions of Robin Balck and Julie Murray to reflect their additional responsibilities in strengthening Ecumen’s focus on growth and innovation. Balck has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Administration and Chief Strategy Officer, and Murray has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Chief Business Development Officer.

Ecumen-Managed ‘The Classic at Hillcrest Greens’ in Altoona, Wisc.,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