Top 5 Blog Posts — March 7, 2016
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Cat Therapy at Ecumen Detroit Lakes — Without the Cats
These therapy cats nuzzle, purr, meow, roll over, blink their eyes and go to sleep. But they never scratch or need a litter box. They are totally loveable and almost maintenance free — purr-fect for those who can’t take care of a live cat.
Ecumen Offering Scholarships to Direct Care Employees Under New State Funding Program
Ecumen has received a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health for scholarships to fund training for Ecumen direct care employees in Home Care, Assisted Living and Adult Day Services.
An Evening of Merriment at Ecumen Parmly LifePointes Point Pleasant Heights
Four former Saint Paul Winter Carnival Klondike Kates joined the residents of Ecumen Parmly LifePointe’s Point Pleasant Heights for their annual Candlelight Dinner.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 101st Birthday Lois McKinnon
Ecumen honors Lois McKinnon, a resident of Ecumen Lakeview Commons in Maplewood, who is 101.
Ecumen Detroit Lakes Wins Design Award for Its New Wellness Center
Ecumen Detroit Lakes won a “Best in Show” SAGE Design Award for its new Transitional Care Unit and Rehabilitation Center that opened earlier this year.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 101st Birthday Lila Myers
Ecumen honors Lila Myers, who is 101.
Born: March 4, 1915 in Nevins, Minn.
Residence: Ecumen Evergreens of Fargo.
Hobbies/Interests: Loves to play cards.
Family: Married to Glenn, who is now deceased, for 75 years. Four children and nine grandchildren.
Secrets of Longevity: No secrets.
Occupation: Housekeeper.
Interesting Facts: Lived on a farm for 50 years, then moved to Valley City, ND.
Congratulations on your 101st birthday, Lila! Ecumen honors you.
The Mankato Clinic Foundation Awards Grant to Ecumen Pathstone Living For NuStep Exercise Machine
Thanks to the Mankato Clinic Foundation, Ecumen Pathstone Living received a $4,475 grant to purchase a NuStep exercise machine, a cross-trainer designed specifically for older adults.
“We’re so grateful to the Mankato Clinic Foundation for this gift,” said Becky Kunst, Community Relations Coordinator at Ecumen Pathstone Living. “We just installed the NuStep and residents are lining up to use it. It offers a great workout that is safe, effective and fun.”
The NuStep provides strong back support while decreasing stress on joints and muscles. As a cross trainer, it provides a strong cardiovascular workout while also strengthening arms and legs. It also has a swivel seat and grab bar to make getting on and off easy.
The Mankato Clinic Foundation provides resources to organizations and endeavors that effectively promote and improve community health and wellness. Since the primary focus of the Foundation is to support the health and well-being of the community, projects and programs supported include education and scholarships initiatives focused on health care, health education and wellness.
The physicians at the Mankato Clinic provide the majority of the Foundation funding as a means to give back to the community by providing support to organizations which strive to improve health and wellness. Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis and are considered only through the application process. Applications can be obtained at mankatoclinic.com.
Ecumen Offering Scholarships to Direct Care Employees Under New State Funding Program
Ecumen has received a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health for scholarships to fund training for Ecumen direct care employees in Home Care, Assisted Living and Adult Day Services.
Cat Therapy at Ecumen Detroit Lakes — Without the Cats
These therapy cats nuzzle, purr, meow, roll over, blink their eyes and go to sleep. But they never scratch or need a litter box.
An Evening of Merriment at Ecumen Parmly LifePointes Point Pleasant Heights
Four former Saint Paul Winter Carnival Klondike Kates joined the residents of Ecumen Parmly LifePointe’s Point Pleasant Heights last week for their annual Candlelight Dinner.
Top 5 Blog Posts — February 29, 2016
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Revisiting the Rescued Ecumen Coyote
It’s been a month and half since Ecumen Home Office employees and Ramsey County Sheriff’s deputies went to great lengths to save an emaciated coyote from freezing to death and sent her to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota (WRC) for treatment. Here’s an update on how she’s doing.
85-Year-Old Woman Celebrates Her Birthday with Snow Angels
An 85-year-old woman's joy while making a snow angel has put smiles on the faces of over one million viewers.
Star Tribune Columnist Gail Rosenblum Has “The Talk” With Her Aging Mother
Star Tribune Columnist Gail Rosenblum frequently writes about aging and encourages adult children to ask their parents the tough questions about growing older and being less independent. Recently she found out firsthand how tough starting that conversation is.
Ecumen Bethany Nurse Awarded First Ecumen Scholars Hiring/Retention Incentive Program Payout
Ecumen Bethany Community in Alexandria recently handed out the first award through its Ecumen Scholars program. The program is a workforce development partnership between Ecumen and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) to help address a shortage of senior care nurses in rural areas.
Ecumen Detroit Lakes Wins Design Award for Its New Wellness Center
Ecumen Detroit Lakes won a “Best in Show” SAGE Design Award for its new Transitional Care Unit and Rehabilitation Center that opened earlier this year.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 101st Birthday Lois McKinnon
Ecumen honors Lois McKinnon, a resident of Ecumen Lakeview Commons in Maplewood, who is 101.
Ecumen-Managed Rose Senior Living in Avon, Ohio, Now Taking Reservations
Ecumen-managed Rose Senior Living–Avon, a new senior living community on the Richard E. Jacobs Health Campus in Avon, Ohio, is now under construction with a planned opening in the Fall of 2016.
Star Tribune Columnist Gail Rosenblum Has “The Talk” With Her Aging Mother
Star Tribune Columnist Gail Rosenblum frequently writes about aging and encourages adult children to ask their parents the tough questions about growing older and being less independent. Recently she found out firsthand how tough starting that conversation is.