Woonerf Next to Abiitan Now in Place

The woonerf next to Ecumen's Abiitan in downtown Minneapolis is now in place.  Get the details.

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Drama on the High Seas at Ecumen Prairie Lodge

The “mateys” at Ecumen Prairie Lodge in Brooklyn Center recently put on a pirate play, complete with pretend swords, sea monsters, booty and buccaneers.  It was a glorious day of make-believe on the high seas.

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Music and Memories on the Jukebox at Ecumen Pathstone Living

A special jukebox brings back memories at Ecumen Pathstone Living.

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Ecumen Century Club: Happy 105th Birthday Helen Hansen

Ecumen honors Helen Hansen, a resident of Ecumen Oaks & Pines, who is 105.

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Top 5 Blog Posts — September 12, 2016

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

Things You Can Do as a Long-Distance Caregiver
If you live far away from a family member or friend who needs care, here are some tips on things you can do.

Ecumen Century Club: Happy 101st Birthday Milton Leske
Ecumen honors Milton Leske, a resident of Ecumen Oaks & Pines in Hutchinson, Minn., who is 101.   

Ecumen Century Club: Happy 100th Birthday Eileen Pederson   
Ecumen honors Eileen Pederson, a resident of Ecumen Detroit Lakes, who is 100. 

Honoring Dr. John Beaumier and His Life of Giving Back 
When a young John Beaumier was trying to make his way in the world, someone was always there for him. With help from others along the way, he became a highly accomplished Mayo-trained orthopedic surgeon who loved his work and prospered. Now a resident of The Crest at Ecumen Lakeshore, John deeply believes in paying his good fortune forward. In his retirement and throughout his career, he has generously given his time, money and expertise to others who need a little help.

Honoring 50 Leaders Over 50
You’ve no doubt seen those pervasive lists that honor youthful leaders — 40 under 40 or 30 under 30. This begs the question: Is leadership solely the province of youth?  AARP Minnesota and Pollen recently joined together to launch a new program called “50 Over 50.” It recognizes and celebrates the contributions that come with age.

You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org


Things You Can Do as a Long-Distance Caregiver

If you live far away from a family member or friend who needs care, here are some tips on things you can do.

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Ecumen Century Club: Happy 100th Birthday Eileen Pederson

Ecumen honors Eileen Pederson, a resident of Ecumen Detroit Lakes, who is 100. 

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Ecumen Century Club: Happy 103rd Birthday Thelma Andersen

Ecumen honors Thelma Andersen, a resident of St. Mark's Living, who is 103.

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Ecumen Century Club: Happy 101st Birthday Milton Leske

Ecumen honors Milton Leske, a resident of Ecumen Oaks & Pines in Hutchinson, Minn., who is 101. 

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Top 5 Blog Posts — September 6, 2016

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

Honoring Dr. John Beaumier and His Life of Giving Back 
When a young John Beaumier was trying to make his way in the world, someone was always there for him. With help from others along the way, he became a highly accomplished Mayo-trained orthopedic surgeon who loved his work and prospered. Now a resident of The Crest at Ecumen Lakeshore, John deeply believes in paying his good fortune forward. In his retirement and throughout his career, he has generously given his time, money and expertise to others who need a little help.

Honoring 50 Leaders Over 50
You’ve no doubt seen those pervasive lists that honor youthful leaders — 40 under 40 or 30 under 30. This begs the question: Is leadership solely the province of youth?  AARP Minnesota and Pollen recently joined together to launch a new program called “50 Over 50.” It recognizes and celebrates the contributions that come with age. 

Ecumen Bethany Community Makes Lake More Accessible
Ecumen Bethany Community in Alexandria, Minn., sits on Lake Winona, and now residents, families and their guests have much easier access to the waterfront.

Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease: Your Easy-to-Use Guide from the National Institute on Aging
The National Institute on Aging's "Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease" guide will help you learn about and cope with the changes and challenges of caring for someone living with the disease.  

Ecumen Lakeview Commons Artists Weave a Tapestry of Smiles   
A weaving class at Ecumen Lakeview Commons exceeded all expectations.

You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org