Ecumen Employees: Sandy Lia’s Career of Caring at Ecumen Detroit Lakes
In her 36 years at Ecumen Detroit Lakes, Sandy Lia has been an activity director, a volunteer coordinator, the founder and manager of the adult day services program, a housing manager and currently the fund development coordinator with additional duties in marketing and event planning.
Working with seniors is her passion, and her considerable impact on the Detroit Lakes community recently drew the attention of the Detroit Lake’s Tribune. Read about Sandy and her accomplishments in this profile in a special section on Women in Business.
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Top 5 Blog Posts - November 10
In case you missed out, here are the stories our online visitors found most interesting:
The Inspiration of an Ecumen Memory Care Nurse
Ecumen Education Grants Help Move Careers Forward
New York Times: Bracing for the Falls of an Aging Nation
"Glen Campbell... I'll Be Me" Opens Today in Minnesota, Alabama & Missouri
Infographic: The Many Roles of a Family Caregiver
To read more Changing Aging stories or Ecumen news, visit ecumen.org.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 100th Birthday Alice Mason
Ecumen honors Alice Mason, a resident of Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley, who is 100.
Infographic - The Many Roles of the Family Caregiver
What Roles Have You Played Today? If you're caring for an elderly loved one, you're not alone! On a single day, you may assume several roles to make sure your loved one is living life to the fullest. We're here to remind you to take time out for YOU. Your much-needed break may be right around the corner. Courtesy of Caring.com.
Ecumen Education Grants Help Move Careers Forward
Generous Ecumen employees assist coworkers in funding more education and bettering their careers as part of Ecumen’s Family Helping Family (FHF) program. Three grant recipients share their experience.
20 Years Ago Today: Ronald Reagan Announces He Has Alzheimer’s
On Nov. 5, 1994, former President Ronald Reagan made public a handwritten letter to the American people announcing that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. “I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life,” he wrote.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 103rd Birthday Orphea Mattsfield
Ecumen honors Orphea Mattsfield, a resident of Ecumen of Litchfield, who is 103.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 101st Birthday Mildred Witte
Ecumen honors Mildred Witte, a resident of Ecumen of Litchfield, who is celebrating her 101st birthday.
New York Times: Bracing for the Falls of an Aging Nation
Yesterday's New York Times' Health section story by Katie Hafner painted a vivid picture of the risks of falling seniors encounter while going about their daily routine. The online story shares videos of how stairs, showers and toilets appear to those with the symptoms of aging eyes - yellowing vision, cataracts and glaucoma. Click the link below to read the full story.
Question: How would you balance the risk of falls and a senior's desire for independence? Please share your thoughts in our Comments section below.