Top 5 Blog Posts — June 20, 2016
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Honoring Ecumen Lakeview Commons Resident Mary Alice Landeen
On Christmas Day when Mary Alice Landeen was five years old, her father gave her a gift that has kept on giving for the past 82 years.
Honoring Vern and Shirley Sunshine Mollan at Point Pleasant Heights
A couple of weeks ago, people were streaming into Ecumen’s Point Pleasant Heights in Chisago City, and Shirley Mollan was trying her best to hug them all. Shirley, widely known as “Shirley Sunshine,” loves everybody. She especially loves her husband Vern. It was their 65th wedding anniversary.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 103rd Birthday Ethelyde “Toni” Rasmusson
Ecumen honors Ethelyde “Toni” Rasmusson, a resident of Ecumen of Litchfield, who is 103 today.
Zvago Glen Lake Owners Toast Their New Homes at Groundbreaking Ceremony
The rain stopped, the sun came out and a festive group of homeowners gathered May 25 on the north shore of Glen Lake in Minnetonka for a celebratory toast on the spot where their new homes will be.
How To Practice Good Alzheimer's Etiquette
Tips on how to treat a friend or loved one who is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 102nd Birthday Philip Dufresne
Ecumen honors Philip Dufresne, a resident of Ecumen Scenic Shores, who is 102.
Honoring Vern and Shirley Sunshine Mollan at Point Pleasant Heights
A couple of weeks ago, people were streaming into Ecumen’s Point Pleasant Heights in Chisago City, and Shirley Mollan was trying her best to hug them all.
Honoring Ecumen Lakeview Commons Resident Mary Alice Landeen
On Christmas Day when Mary Alice Landeen was five years old, her father gave her a gift that has kept on giving for the past 82 years.
It's Time To Face Aging
The rapid aging of Minnesota’s population is not only going to impact our economy and communities, it will touch the lives of virtually every person in our state. Together, we must prepare so that today’s and tomorrow’s seniors have the support they need to live well. For their benefit—and someday—yours.
Face Aging MN is a statewide campaign to raise awareness about the issues that accompany the reality of a rapidly aging society.
Learn more at faceagingmn.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — June 13, 2016
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Karen Sjostrom & Cindy Mostue: Dedicated CNAs with 71 Years of Combined Experience at Pelican Valley Health Center
In recognition of National Nursing Assistant’s Week, Ecumen honors two very special Certified Nursing Assistants at Pelican Valley Health Center.
Sunnyside Care Center Rallies Support for a Cherished Colleague Who Is Fighting Cancer
For the past 40 years, Randi Handegaard has been coming to work at the Sunnyside Care Center in Lake Park, Minn., with a smile on her face. She’s been a constant source support for her colleagues and residents, who are like family to her. Recently, Randi got some bad news — a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Her family of coworkers organized an instant groundswell of support.
30 Couples Celebrate 50+ Years of Marriage
KARE 11 News recently covered the gathering of 30 couples at the Coon Rapids Senior Center who have been married more than 50 years. It was a happy group.
How To Practice Good Alzheimer's Etiquette
Tips on how to treat a friend or loved one who is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Zvago Glen Lake Owners Toast Their New Homes at Groundbreaking Ceremony
The rain stopped, the sun came out and a festive group of homeowners gathered May 25 on the north shore of Glen Lake in Minnetonka for a celebratory toast on the spot where their new homes will be.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 103rd Birthday Ethelyde “Toni” Rasmusson
Ecumen honors Ethelyde “Toni” Rasmusson, a resident of Ecumen of Litchfield, who is 103 today.
Sunnyside Care Center Rallies Support for a Cherished Colleague Who Is Fighting Cancer
The team at Sunnyside Care Center are rallying to support their beloved Activity Director, a 40-year employee who is battling cancer.
Karen Sjostrom & Cindy Mostue: Dedicated CNAs with 71 Years of Combined Experience at Pelican Valley Health Center
It's National Nursing Assistant's Week and Ecumen honors its 1,800 Nursing Assistants for their dedicated care and commitment. Here's a story about two very special ones.
Heritage Community Residents in Park Rapids Make a Special Effort To Fight Cancer
A group of residents at Ecumen-managed Heritage Manor and Park Villa in Park Rapids, Minn., have been working especially hard to raise money for cancer research by decorating luminary bags for Hubbard County’s upcoming Relay for Life.