Top 5 Blog Posts — Aug. 10
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Ecumen’s Velocity Leadership Program Graduates Class of 2015
The Ecumen Velocity class of 2015 has just graduated from the year-long program focused on building leadership skills and developing innovative approaches to aging services.
89-Year-Old Grandmother Stole the Show as a Bridesmaid
When thinking of who she wanted to stand with her on her wedding day, Christine Quinn said it was a no-brainer to ask her 89-year-old grandmother, who she considers to be one of her closest friends. Nana Betty stole the show and danced the night away.
TED Talk: Lessons from a Hospice Nurse
Alia Indrawan shares the inspiring lessons she has learned from her time as a Hospice Nurse, helping people with terminal illnesses to die gracefully and in peace.
The Triple-Digit Club: Meet 5 Centenarians Who Don't Act Their Age
These five centenarians are not acting their age, regularly doing activities that push against the stereotypes of people over 100.
Luther Park at Sandpoint, Idaho, Voted Best Senior Living Community
Ecumen-managed Luther Park at Sandpoint, ID, has been voted the “best senior living facility” in Bonner County in a reader survey conducted by the Bonner County Daily Bee newspaper.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
A Geriatric Doc and an Anti-Aging Doc Tangle Over How To Treat Wrinkles
Dr. Bill Thomas, an international expert on geriatric medicine, was repulsed by another physician’s website promoting cosmetic treatments to ward off the signs of aging. And he said so.
The Growing Realization That Older People Are at the Height of Creativity
Those who think older people can’t be creative are “Wrong. Deeply wrong,” writes prominent journalist Chris Farrell.
89-Year-Old Grandmother Stole the Show as a Bridesmaid
When thinking of who she wanted to stand with her on her wedding day, Christina Quinn said it was a no-brainer to ask her 89-year-old grandmother, who she considers to be one of her closest friends.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 101st Birthday Eva Nielsen
Ecumen honors Eva Nielsen, a resident of Ecumen Parmly LifePointes, who is 101.
Ecumen’s Velocity Leadership Program Graduates Class of 2015
The Ecumen Velocity class of 2015 has just graduated from the year-long program focused on building leadership skills and developing innovative approaches to aging services.
The Triple-Digit Club: Meet 5 Centenarians Who Don't Act Their Age
Zilpha Nowlin swims every day, Milton Quon is an animator. Donald Smitherman does push ups and sit ups every morning. Meet these centenarians who do not act their age.
Top 5 Blog Posts — Aug. 3
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Luther Park at Sandpoint, Idaho, Voted Best Senior Living Community
Ecumen-managed Luther Park at Sandpoint, ID, has been voted the “best senior living facility” in Bonner County in a reader survey conducted by the Bonner County Daily Bee newspaper.
Ecumen Receives $5 Million Gift to Help Seniors
Ecumen has received a $5 million gift from Debbie and Robert Cervenka of Duluth- the largest private gift in Ecumen's 150-plus-year history.
Ecumen and Luther Seminary Plan Senior Housing on St. Anthony Park Campus
Ecumen is teaming up with Luther Seminary to plan a senior housing development on the seminary’s 37-acre Saint Anthony Park campus in Northwest Saint Paul.
Duluth Man Skating Through His 90s
For the last 30 years, 94-year-old Mark Sertich has been playing hockey multiple times per week. Sertich has played through many injuries and lost teeth and continues to play for the companionship and fun of the game.
Ecumen Trustee Debbie Cervenka Forges New Paths Supporting a Mission That Is Personal
The future looked bright for Ecumen Trustee Debbie Cervenka and her husband Bob. They had just sold the highly successful company they built together and were making big plans for the next phase of their lives. What happened next totally shattered their dreams— but gave Debbie the resolve to turn their life-changing event into a mission to help others.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Medicare and Medicaid Turn 50
Did you know Medicare and Medicaid turn 50 this week? The landscape of health care in America changed forever on July 30, 1965, when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the landmark amendment to the Social Security Act, giving life to the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Luther Park at Sandpoint, Idaho, Voted Best Senior Living Community
Ecumen-managed Luther Park at Sandpoint, ID, has been voted the “best senior living facility” in Bonner County in a reader survey conducted by the Bonner County Daily Bee newspaper.
A “Best of Bonner” special section published today listed results of readers’ voting in the survey conducted online from June 12 to July 3. Residents of Bonner County can nominate and vote for any person or business they feel do the best jobs in the community. This year there were 65 categories of nominations and more than 30,520 votes cast. 
Luther Park at Sandpoint, which opened in 2008, is a six-time winner of the award.
“We’re honored that Bonner County residents gave us this vote of confidence,” said Kersten McDonald, Executive Director at Luther Park. “We pride ourselves on the care we provide, and it’s great to be recognized by the community for what we do.”
Luther Park at Sandpoint provides assisted living and memory care. For more information go to www.lutherparksandpoint.org.