Top 5 Blog Posts — Sept. 14
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Ecumen Lights of Honor Community Celebrations Honor, Remember, Celebrate
Honor lights are being lit across Minnesota as Ecumen communities host their annual "Lights of Honor" celebrations for the annual fundraiser.
The Ecumen Parmly LifePointes Choir: Oh, Say Can You Hear Them So Gallantly Singing
It was a special moment when the Ecumen Parmly LifePointes Resident choir sang the National Anthem a capella at a recent Chisago Lakes High School football.
A Close Look at How Home Care Helps Seniors Age in Place
Most seniors want to stay in their homes as long as they can, and home care is usually less expensive than going to a nursing home. The Duluth News Tribune took a close look at how the home care option works.
Ecumen Names Seth Kalhagen Hospice Manager
Seth Kalhagen has been named Hospice Program Manager at Ecumen as the company expands its home care and hospice services. Kalhagen comes to Ecumen from St. Croix Hospice, where he was regional administrator overseeing hospice operations in Wisconsin.
The Classic at Hillcrest Greens Senior Living Community Now Open in Altoona, Wisc.
The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona, Wisc., managed by Ecumen, is now open and new residents are starting to move in.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 104th Birthday Helen Hansen
Ecumen honors Helen Hansen, a resident of Ecumen Oaks & Pines, who is 104.
Ecumen Lights of Honor Community Celebrations Honor, Remember, Celebrate
Honor lights are being lit across Minnesota as Ecumen communities host their annual "Lights of Honor" celebrations.
Lights of Honor is a fundraiser held at each Ecumen community that allows individuals to…
Honor and recognize someone whose life impacts yours.
Remember a loved one who has passed away.
Celebrate outstanding care provided by a staff member.
Ecumen communities sell lanterns and have a special Lights of Honor event where community members, donors, residents and others come to celebrate. Since 2012, when it started, Lights of Honor has raised almost $80,000.
The funds go directly to the Ecumen communities where they are raised, and they are used for special projects or other needs. Over the years, Lights of Honor funds have been used in a wide range of ways including: funding resident activities and interactive games, Meals on Wheels, handicap accessible doors, remodeling projects, fitness equipment, furniture, TVs, iPads, iPods, computers and memory care programming.
Lights of Honor celebrations will take place at the following locations in upcoming weeks:
Ecumen Evergreens of Moorhead: September 16
Ecumen Le Center: September 24
Ecumen New Richland: September 27
Ecumen Evergreens of Fargo: September 29
Ecumen Parmly LifePointes: October 1 (Chisago City)
Ecumen North Branch: October 6
Ecumen Countryside: October 15 (Owatonna)
Ecumen Bethany Community: October 18 (Alexandria)
Ecumen Brooks: October 20 (Owatonna)
Ecumen Scenic Shores: October 20 (Two Harbors)
Ecumen Lakeshore: October 20 (Duluth)
Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood: October 22
Ecumen Meadows: October 25 (Worthington)
Ecumen Pathstone Living: October 29 (Mankato)
Ecumen Detroit Lakes: November 1
Ecumen Centennial House: November 2 (Apple Valley)
Ecumen Prairie Lodge: November 4 (Brooklyn Center)
Ecumen Oaks & Pines: November 5 (Hutchinson)
Ecumen of Litchfield: December 10
For more information or to purchase an Honor Light, visit www.ecumengiving.org or a local Ecumen community.
A Close Look at How Home Care Helps Seniors Age in Place
Most seniors want to stay in their homes as long as they can, and home care is usually a less expensive option than going to a nursing home.
An in-depth article by Duluth News Tribune Reporter John Lundy takes a look at home care services in the Duluth area, including Ecumen Home Care-Lakeshore.
Heidi Laura, director of home care for Ecumen Home-Lakeshore, tells Lundy that home care “is a lot better financial option for many people.” Some people don’t need around-the-clock supervision — just a little help around the house or medical services that can easily be provided in the home.
The Ecumen Parmly LifePointes Choir: Oh, Say Can You Hear Them So Gallantly Singing
The Ecumen Parmly LifePointes Resident Choir took to the football field last Friday night and won the crowd with a memorable a capella version of the National Anthem.
Top 5 Blog Posts — Sept. 8
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Ecumen Names Seth Kalhagen Hospice Manager
Seth Kalhagen has been named Hospice Program Manager at Ecumen as the company expands its home care and hospice services. Kalhagen comes to Ecumen from St. Croix Hospice, where he was regional administrator overseeing hospice operations in Wisconsin.
Next Avenue: Retiring Early, Retiring Late, Retiring Penniless
Writer Richard Eisenberg of Next Avenue explores the current trends of retirement, as well as the implications for workers, retirees and policymakers.
Ecumen Partners with WCCO Radio for Military Appreciation Day at the Fair
September 1 was Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair, and Ecumen partnered with WCCO radio to honor Minnesota Veterans.
Ecumen Blogger Jim Klobuchar — Sometimes Big Men Cry
When Fran Tarkenton stood up for Mick Tingelhoff at his NFL Hall of Fame induction, tears were flowing because their friendship was even bigger than the award.
Ecumen’s Maria Reyes To Speak on Integrated Dementia Care at Duluth Commons Health Conference
Ecumen Quality Improvement Nurse Maria Reyes, RN, will speak on integrated dementia care Sept. 9, 2015, at the 2015 Commons Health Conference in Duluth, Minn.—an annual working conference designed to foster new approaches to integrated health and well-being for communities.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Ecumen Names Hospice Manager
Seth Kalhagen has been named Hospice Program Manager at Ecumen as the company expands its home care and hospice services.
Kalhagen comes to Ecumen from St. Croix Hospice, where he was regional administrator overseeing hospice operations in Wisconsin. Prior to that he was Associate Director of Marketing at the Institute for Western Surgery in Guangzhou, China.
“Expanding Ecumen Home Care & Hospice is critical to our success as more seniors opt to stay in their own homes as they age,” said Ecumen COO Shelley Kendrick in making the announcement. “Seth’s charge is to grow hospice as part of Ecumen’s overall initiative to meet growing consumer demand for home-based services.”
Currently Ecumen provides home care services in the Twin Cities metro area, Mankato, Duluth, Alexandria, Clarkfield and Litchfield, where it has a long-established hospice service. For more information go to Ecumen Home Care.
Hospice is defined by the Hospice Foundation of America as medical care with the goal of maintaining or improving quality of life for someone whose illness, disease or condition is unlikely to be cured.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 100th Birthday Milton Leske
Ecumen honors Milton Leske, a resident of Ecumen Oaks & Pines in Hutchinson, Minn.,who is 100.
Ecumen’s Maria Reyes To Speak on Integrated Dementia Care at Commons Health Conference in Duluth
Ecumen Quality Improvement Nurse Maria Reyes, RN, will speak on integrated dementia care Sept. 9, 2015, at the 2015 Commons Health Conference in Duluth, Minn.—an annual working conference designed to foster new approaches to integrated health and well-being for communities.
Next Avenue: Retiring Early, Retiring Late, Retiring Penniless
Richard Eisenberg's article explores the current trends of retirement, as well as the implications for workers, retirees and policymakers.