Happy 100th Anniversary Ecumen Bethany Community!
Ecumen Bethany Community in Alexandria, Minn., is celebrating its 100th anniversary this weekend, including a vintage fashion show on Friday, a family carnival on Saturday and a 100-year worship celebration and concert on Sunday.
Ecumen CEO Kathryn Roberts Featured in “Bold Leader” Series
Ecumen CEO Kathryn Roberts is recognized this week as a “Bold Leader” by Aveus, a global management consulting firm.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 100th Birthday Dean Christian
Ecumen honors Dean Christian, a resident of Ecumen Prairie Hill in St. Peter, Minn., who is 100.
Top 5 Blog Posts — June 12, 2017
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Minnesota Good Age Features Abiitan Mill City
Minnesota Good Age, a magazine for Minnesotans 50 and older, features Abiitan Mill City in its June issue. See “In the heart of the city” by Sarah Jackson for an overview of Abiitan and its amenities.
Dr. John Brose on Dementia Care: It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way
It doesn’t have to be this way is the mantra that would come to define Dr. John Brose’s career as a behavioral psychologist, nationally renowned as a pioneer in speaking up for people who have lost the ability to speak for themselves.
A Tribute to Vickie Thompson’s Nearly 40 Years of Service at Pelican Valley Senior Living
When Vickie Thompson attended her first meeting of the Pelican Valley Health Center Hospital District Board of Directors in August,1993, it seemed hard to believe that she’d still be going at it a little over 300 meetings later.
Minnetonka Mayor Praises Zvago Glen Lake Cooperative at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Members of Zvago Glen Lake Cooperative in Minnetonka celebrated their new community with a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony May 23, 2017. The group gathered on their deck overlooking the north shore of Glen Lake – on the spot where they held a soil-melding ceremony a year ago.
What Does Old Look Like?
That question was posed to millennials by #DisruptAging, an AARP initiative to combat ageism. The millennials answers were recorded and then they were introduced to some real “old” people. Watch the slaying of stereotypes and the changing of attitudes.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
What Does Old Look Like?
See what happens when some young people make ill-informed assumptions about age.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 100th Birthday Bernice Winter
Ecumen honors Bernice Winter, a resident of Ecumen Bethany Community in Alexandria, Minn., who is 100.
Minnesota Good Age Features Abiitan Mill City
Minnesota Good Age, a magazine for Minnesotans 50 and older, features Abiitan Mill City in its June issue. See “In the heart of the city” by Sarah Jackson for an overview of Abiitan and its amenities.
Abiitan Mill City, a luxury 55+ senior living community, is the only senior living building in the downtown Minneapolis core.
Top 5 Blog Posts — June 5, 2017
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
A Tribute to Vickie Thompson’s Nearly 40 Years of Service at Pelican Valley Senior Living
When Vickie Thompson attended her first meeting of the Pelican Valley Health Center Hospital District Board of Directors in August,1993, it seemed hard to believe that she’d still be going at it a little over 300 meetings later.
Minnetonka Mayor Praises Zvago Glen Lake Cooperative at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Members of Zvago Glen Lake Cooperative in Minnetonka celebrated their new community with a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony May 23, 2017. The group gathered on their deck overlooking the north shore of Glen Lake – on the spot where they held a soil-melding ceremony a year ago.
Award-Winning Ecumen Employees and Communities Recognized at Annual Leadership Meeting
Ecumen leaders and communities with outstanding achievements in 2016 were recognized at an awards presentation ceremony at the company’s annual Leadership Conference held on May 17, 2017.
Is Exercising with Pain Safe?
Pain is your body’s way of warning you that something might be wrong. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you should avoid exercise.
Abiitan Mill City Featured in Lavender Magazine
Writer Terrance Griep profiles Abiitan Mill City in the current issue of Lavender Magazine. “Our residents want the modern, urban experience,” Abiitan Executive Director Erwan Moison tells Griep. “They love the convenience and community of city living, especially being steps from the Guthrie, the Mill City Farmer’s Market, and the Stone Arch Bridge. Plus, they love having Smith & Porter, a great restaurant and bar, onsite.”
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
A Tribute to Vickie Thompson’s Nearly 40 Years of Service at Pelican Valley Senior Living
Vickie Thompson has served Pelican Valley Senior Living for nearly 40 years, helping deal with some of the most significant issues the community has faced.
Is Exercising with Pain Safe?
In honor of National Senior Health and Fitness Day, the National Institute on Aging discusses how it is possible to exercise with pain under certain conditions.