Ecumen Celebrates National Assisted Living Week
This is National Assisted Living Week, and Ecumen is proud to honor our assisted living residents and their caregivers at our 32 communities as we celebrate this special week.
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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.
Lights of Honor is a fundraiser held at each Ecumen community that allows individuals to…
Honor and recognize someone whose life impacts yours.
Remember a loved one who has passed away.
Celebrate outstanding care provided by a staff member.
Ecumen…
Next Avenue: Retiring Early, Retiring Late, Retiring Penniless
Richard Eisenberg's article explores the current trends of retirement, as well as the implications for workers, retirees and policymakers.
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Noted Chef Steve Knowlton Brings His Passion for Food to The Classic at Hillcrest Greens
Chef Steve Knowlton has made his mark in trendy restaurants. Now he's challenging himself to raise the bar on dining in a senior living community.
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6 Things Caregivers Must Do While There’s Still Time
Rather than fear elder care, get ready for it. Preparing ahead of time eases the strain, says longtime elder law attorney Stuart Furman, writing for Next Avenue. He offers six suggestions to help prepare for some of the most common stressful situations that can occur during elder care. For more in-depth information, see Furman’s The ElderCare Ready Book.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 105th Birthday Verna Bloom
Everybody wants to know Verna Bloom’s secret. She’ll tell you being 105 years old “surprises” her because she has no big secrets to longevity — except maybe a positive attitude. “Every day is a gift from God,” Verna is fond of saying.
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Ecumen Bethany Community Hosts a Modern Quilting Bee To Benefit Area Food Shelf
Residents at Ecumen Bethany had a wish: To help those less fortunate.
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Top 10 Gifts for Seniors: Ecumen Staff Offers Advice
We polled staff at several Ecumen communities for their advice on holiday gift-giving for seniors, particularly those who are in assisted living or care centers. Here are the top 10 suggestions.
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Policy and a Pint – How Will We Take Care of Mom?
As baby boomers reach retirement and beyond, younger generations need to think about the kinds of care their aging parents will likely need. At the Citizens League and 89.3 The Current's next Policy and a Pint® program on Tuesday, Nov. 18, they will look at how changing demographics are shaping the way we think about aging in the 21st century.
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Her Cup Runneth Over: Ecumen Detroit Lakes Chaplain Vicki Marthaler Retires After 19 Years
Nineteen years ago, Vicki Marthaler became the chaplain at Ecumen Detroit Lakes — not quite sure what she was getting into. As it turned out, she got deeply into people’s hearts and souls, and they returned the favor, giving her riches beyond her wildest dreams.
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