Ecumen Century Club: Honoring the Always Positive Pearl Nelson, 104
"There's always something good," says Pearl Nelson, a resident of Ecumen Parmly LifePointes, who is 104 today.
Recognizing Falls Prevention Day, September 23
Today, September 23 marks the 8th annual Falls Prevention Day (FPAD). This day raises awareness about how to prevent fall-related injuries among older adults. This year's theme is Take A Stand to Prevent Falls.
To learn more about Falls Prevention Day, and view resources surrounding falls prevention, visit the following links from The National Council on Aging:
Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs: Saving Lives, Saving Money
Falls Prevention Webinar Archive
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 100th Birthday Valeria (Val) Fredell
Ecumen honors Valeria (Val) Fredell, a resident of Ecumen Parmly LifePointes, who is 100.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 100th Birthday Bernice (Bea) Sandstrom
Ecumen honors Bernice (Bea) Sandstrom, a
resident of Ecumen Lakeview Commons, who is 100.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 101st Birthday Olanda Merhar
Ecumen honors Olanda Merhar, a resident of Grand Village in Grand Rapids, Minn., who is 101.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 102nd Birthday Thelma Andersen
Ecumen honors Thelma Andersen, a resident of St. Mark's Living in Austin, Minn., who is 102.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 104th Birthday Helen Hansen
Ecumen honors Helen Hansen, a resident of Ecumen Oaks & Pines, who is 104.
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 Century Club: Happy 102nd Birthday Lorna Smith
Ecumen honors Lorna Smith, a resident of Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood, who is 102.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 102nd Birthday Viola Miller
Ecumen honors Viola Miller, a resident of Ecumen of Litchfield, who is 102.