An Understandable Explanation of Alzheimer’s
If you've had trouble understanding Alzheimer's, try this short, straightfoward video explanation.
Ecumen Bethany Community Named Employer of the Year by Lakes Area Professional Women
Ecumen Bethany Community in Alexandria, Minn., has been named the Employer of the Year (in the large employer category) by Lakes Area Professional Women.
Zvago Glen Lake Hosting Open House October 15
Zvago Glen Lake Cooperative, a new senior housing community on the north shore of Glen Lake in Minnetonka, is holding an open house this Saturday,October 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m....
Top 5 Blog Posts — October 10, 2016
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Ecumen Velocity 2017 Class Holds First Workshop
The Ecumen Velocity 2017 held its first two-day session last week, focusing on the theme of “Authenticity and Emotional Intelligence.” The workshop included numerous leadership development activities, a Velocity alumni panel, and a discussion with CEO Kathryn Roberts.
A Purposeful Woman: Wendy Griese, Life Enrichment Manager at Grand Village
Wendy Griese is very clear about her purpose in life. It’s to help others find their purpose.
'Celebrating Wisdom'--A Short Video History of Aging in Minnesota
“Celebrating Wisdom,” sponsored by the Minnesota Board on Aging, is a Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) program that examines getting older in American and in Minnesota. It shines a light on many important aging issues for Minnesota's continuously changing landscape, including the impending "Age Wave" and the increasing diversity within the state's population.
The Aging Workforce Is a Wellspring of Opportunity
You don’t immediately become an empty husk of the person when you turn 60, writes Lee Naik, Managing Director of Accenture Digital. How, he asks, do we ensure that we’re not needlessly putting a whole generation out to pasture because they’ve hit some meaningless number?
Dramatic Demographic Shift in Age Affects Employers, Seniors and Communities in Minnesota
Finding the right people to fill open positions is a growing challenge for employers all across Minnesota. It is a very serious issue aging care providers, who are faced with a double whammy of large numbers of retiring employees and a smaller pool from which to draw younger employees. This is especially concerning, because the senior portion of our population will continue to grow as Baby Boomers retire, and more and more people will need aging care services.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Ecumen Velocity 2017 Class Holds First Workshop
The Ecumen Velocity 2017 class held its first two-day session this week, focusing on the theme of “Authenticity and Emotional Intelligence.”
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 101st Birthday Lillian Jorgenson
Ecumen honors Lillian Jorgenson, a resident of Ecumen Sand Prairie in St. Peter, who is 101.
'Celebrating Wisdom'--A Short Video History of Aging in Minnesota
“Celebrating Wisdom,” sponsored by the Minnesota Board on Aging, is a Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) program that examines getting older in American and in Minnesota.
The Aging Workforce Is a Wellspring of Opportunity
Digital technology empowers older people to stay in the workforce in ways that can benefit everyone.
Top 5 Blog Posts — October 3, 2016
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
A Purposeful Woman: Wendy Griese, Life Enrichment Manager at Grand Village
Wendy Griese is very clear about her purpose in life. It’s to help others find their purpose.
Get Moving! It’s Active Aging Week — A Good Time To Change the Way You Age
Stand up and get moving! Those are the watchwords for Active Aging Week, which ran from September 25 to October 1. This year’s theme was “Explore the Possibilities.”
Dramatic Demographic Shift in Age Affects Employers, Seniors and Communities in Minnesota
Finding the right people to fill open positions is a growing challenge for employers all across Minnesota. It is a very serious issue aging care providers, who are faced with a double whammy of large numbers of retiring employees and a smaller pool from which to draw younger employees. This is especially concerning, because the senior portion of our population will continue to grow as Baby Boomers retire, and more and more people will need aging care services.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 100th Birthday Irma Kreie
Ecumen honors Irma Kreie, a resident of Ecumen Oaks & Pines in Hutchinson, Minn.,who is 100.
Abiitan Mill City Executive Director Erwan Moison Speaks the Language of Hospitality
When it comes to customer service, Abiitan Mill City's new Executive Director does not mince words.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 101st Birthday Ellen Saine
Ecumen honors Ellen Saine, a resident of Ecumen Scenic Shores, who is 101.