Esprit Whispering Ridge in Omaha Opens Its Doors To Art
A long hallway, affectionately called “the link,” connects the two buildings at Esprit Whispering Ridge in Omaha, Neb. It used to be a hundred yards of stark, functional, empty wall space. Now it is an art gallery showcasing the work of emerging Omaha artists — to the delight of residents, their families and the community.
Ecumen Prairie Lodge Voted “Best Assisted Living”
Ecumen Prairie Lodge in Brooklyn Center, Minn., was voted “Best Assisted Living” community in the Sun Post newspaper’s Readers Choice Awards.
Two Ecumen Communities Receive National Award for Service Excellence
Two Ecumen communities have been nationally recognized as "Caring Stars of 2015," by Caring.com, a leading senior care website.
Top 5 Blog Posts — January 26
Did you miss last week’s most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen’s online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Her shift starts at 6 a.m. Dawn Bolhuis, LPN, a long-term care nurse at Ecumen Pathstone Living in Mankato, Minn., will not be late. Her residents depend on her, and, like every other morning, she can't wait to see how they are doing today. And they can't wait to see her.
The Minnesota State Arts Board has awarded grants totaling just over $46,000 to three Ecumen communities to encourage artistic development and creativity among older adults through the Partners in Arts Participation program.
Table for Two Old Guys — By Ecumen Blogger Jim Klobuchar
Across the lunch table, two eighty-something guys have a meeting of the hearts.
Oscar Contender "Still Alice" Dramatically Captures Alzheimer's
Critics are raving about the movie "Still Alice" and Julianne Moore's compelling performance as a 50-year-old mother, wife and college professor who is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. In the clip below from NBC News, the actress talks about her determination to give an accurate portrayal of the disease that affects more than five million Americans.
Ecumen Bethany Community Hosts a Modern Quilting Bee To Benefit Area Food Shelf
Residents at Ecumen Bethany had a wish: To help those less fortunate. So they put their skills to work to raise money for the area food shelf.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Table for Two Old Guys — By Ecumen Blogger Jim Klobuchar
Across the lunch table, two eighty-something guys have a meeting of the hearts.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 103rd Birthday Anna Grunwald
Ecumen honors Anna Grunwald, a resident of Sunnyside Care Center, who is 103.
Three Ecumen Communities Awarded Minnesota State Arts Board Grants To Enhance Creative Experiences for Seniors
The Minnesota State Arts Board has awarded grants totaling just over $46,000 to three Ecumen communities to encourage artistic development and creativity among older adults through the Partners in Arts Participation program.
Top 5 Blog Posts - January 19
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Her shift starts at 6 a.m. Dawn Bolhuis, LPN, a long-term care nurse at Ecumen Pathstone Living in Mankato, Minn., will not be late. Her residents depend on her, and, like every other morning, she can't wait to see how they are doing today. And they can't wait to see her.
Oscar Contender "Still Alice" Dramatically Captures Alzheimer's
Critics are raving about the movie "Still Alice" and Julianne Moore's compelling performance as a 50-year-old mother, wife and college professor who is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. In the clip below from NBC News, the actress talks about her determination to give an accurate portrayal of the disease that affects more than five million Americans.
An Extraordinary Act of Appreciation and Generosity at Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley
On New Year's Eve, a family brought 82 sealed holiday cards to the frotn office at Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley. Their Mom and Dad live there, and they asked the office staff to hand out a card to each employee.
Ecumen Centennial House Resident Charles Hearn Went to Battel on the Silver Screen
Charles (Chuck) Hearn was a good soldier who took a few bullets over the years. He was always comfortable on the battlefield - a place where he could feel connected to the memory of his relatives who fought in the Civil War.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 100th Birthday Eleanore Ebeling
Ecumen honors Eleanore Ebeling, who is 100.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Ecumen Bethany Community Hosts a Modern Quilting Bee To Benefit Area Food Shelf
Residents at Ecumen Bethany had a wish: To help those less fortunate.
Honoring Ecumen’s Longest Tenured Employee: Dawn Bolhuis, LPN, Kindhearted and Compassionate Nurse
Nurse Dawn Bolhuis, Ecumen's longest tenured employee, can't wait to start her next shift, and the residents she cares for can't wait to see her.