Top 5 Blog Posts — April 6
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Popsugar.com: 25 Life Lessons Written by a 99-Year-Old Man
“Grandpa Cheese” gives his great-granddaughter a few life lessons on living well, including a strong endorsement of eating sausage every day.
Ecumen Employee Jen Rasmussen: Making Life Better by Making Life Fun
Jen Rasmussen is Director of Fun at Ecumen Lakeview Commons. Today she has unleashed a feisty dog and a small child on the residents of the Maplewood assisted living community. Her boss passes through the commotion and jokingly tells her she is fired — for the third time this week.
Ecumen-Managed ‘The Classic at Hillcrest Greens’ in Altoona, Wisconsin To Open in Early July
Construction of The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona, Wisc., is well underway, and the new senior living community managed by Ecumen plans to open in early July. The new community, located at 2455 Sawgrass Place in Altoona, includes 99 rental apartments for people 62 and older — 63 designated for independent or assisted living residents and 36 for memory care residents.
From Golf Course to Multigenerational Community: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram Charts the Evolution of Hillcrest Greens in Altoona, Wisc.
A former 18-hole golf course — located along U.S. 12 just east of Eau Claire — is being converted into the Hillcrest Greens planned community development which will offer a variety of multigenerational housing options.
An Earful of Fun at Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood: Home of the Melodious ‘Maple Nuts’
They call themselves the “Maple Nuts” — an instant tipoff that they are a good-humored bunch. The Maple Nuts, who range in age from 70 to 96, are united by their love of singing. Most have sung all their lives, usually in church choirs.
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Top 5 Blog Posts — March 30
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Ecumen Employee Jen Rasmussen: Making Life Better by Making Life Fun
Jen Rasmussen is Director of Fun at Ecumen Lakeview Commons. Today she has unleashed a feisty dog and a small child on the residents of the Maplewood assisted living community. Her boss passes through the commotion and jokingly tells her she is fired — for the third time this week.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 105th Birthday Verna Bloom
Everybody wants to know Verna Bloom’s secret. She’ll tell you being 105 years old “surprises” her because she has no big secrets to longevity — except maybe a positive attitude.
The Strangest Bedfellows — By Ecumen Blogger Jim Klobuchar
Bleats of nostalgia broke out with the approaching shutdown of the almost legendary Nye’s Polonaise bar and restaurant in Minneapolis. Jim Klobuchar recalls the inventiveness of founding owner Al Nye.
Ecumen’s Abiitan Mill City Project Building Momentum
Ecumen’s new Abiitan Mill City development planned for downtown Minneapolis is gaining momentum as potential residents are making priority commitments and final city approval is pending in two weeks.
Ecumen-Managed ‘The Classic at Hillcrest Greens’ in Altoona, Wisconsin To Open in Early July
Construction of The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona, Wisc., is well underway, and the new senior living community managed by Ecumen plans to open in early July. The new community, located at 2455 Sawgrass Place in Altoona, includes 99 rental apartments for people 62 and older — 63 designated for independent or assisted living residents and 36 for memory care residents.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — March 23
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New Study Finds a Threat to Longevity Just as Powerful as Obesity
Most people know that strong social relationships contribute mightily to good health and longer life. But researchers at Brigham Young University were surprised to find that loneliness and social isolation are just as much a threat to longevity as obesity.
Ecumen-Managed ‘The Classic at Hillcrest Greens’ in Altoona, Wisc., To Open in Early July
Construction of The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona, Wisc., is well underway, and the new senior living community managed by Ecumen plans to open in early July. The new community, located at 2455 Sawgrass Place in Altoona, includes 99 rental apartments for people 62 and older — 63 designated for independent or assisted living residents and 36 for memory care residents.
Ecumen’s Abiitan Mill City Project Building Momentum
Ecumen’s new Abiitan Mill City development planned for downtown Minneapolis is gaining momentum as potential residents are making priority commitments and final city approval is pending in two weeks.
Common Drugs Proving Harmful to Aging Brains
Common drugs, like sedating antihistamines such as Benadryl, are proving to be especially toxic to the aging brain. Recent research has linked several widely used drugs to lowering brain function and contributing to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
This Painfully Realistic Dementia Simulation Lets You Feel What It’s Like
A recently patented program lets caregivers experience firsthand what it’s like to have dementia. Watch how this Virtual Dementia Tour quickly builds empathy by vividly simulating the deep sense of confusion associated with dementia. ABC News reporter Cynthia MacFadden tells about the “12 minutes that changed by life.”
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Top 5 Blog Posts — March 16
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Common Drugs Proving Harmful to Aging Brains
Common drugs, like sedating antihistamines such as Benadryl, are proving to be especially toxic to the aging brain. Recent research has linked several widely used drugs to lowering brain function and contributing to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
A Housekeeper at Ecumen North Branch Helps Rebuild a Remote Philippines Village
Halfway around the world in the tiny tropical Philippine barrio of Navitas on the island of Panay live about 150 elderly poor who have an angel looking out for them in North Branch, Minn. Her name is Luz Pedersen, who works as a housekeeper at Ecumen North Branch.
Photographic Evidence: Age Doesn’t Have To Slow You Down
The stereotype that growing old means slowing down gets a strong rebuttal from a Russian photographer who has recorded the exploits of seniors accomplishing amazing feats.
Thank You, Chuck Zimmerman, For Changing Aging
After more than 35 years at Ecumen, Chuck Zimmerman retired last week. He has been a leader in changing aging, presiding over countless transformations in senior care as an administrator at three of Ecumen’s largest campuses, a regional operations director for 15 years and most recently the head of the purchasing department.
Ecumen-Managed ‘The Classic at Hillcrest Greens’ in Altoona, Wisc., To Open in Early July
Construction of The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona, Wisc., is well underway, and the new senior living community managed by Ecumen plans to open in early July. The new community, located at 2455 Sawgrass Place in Altoona, includes 99 rental apartments for people 62 and older — 63 designated for independent or assisted living residents and 36 for memory care residents.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — March 9
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A Housekeeper at Ecumen North Branch Helps Rebuild a Remote Philippines Village
Halfway around the world in the tiny tropical Philippine barrio of Navitas on the island of Panay live about 150 elderly poor who have an angel looking out for them in North Branch, Minn. Her name is Luz Pedersen, who works as a housekeeper at Ecumen North Branch.
Thank You, Chuck Zimmerman, For Changing Aging
After more than 35 years at Ecumen, Chuck Zimmerman retired last week. He has been a leader in changing aging, presiding over countless transformations in senior care as an administrator at three of Ecumen’s largest campuses, a regional operations director for 15 years and most recently the head of the purchasing department.
Ecumen Parmly LifePointes Roars Back to the Twenties
The Ecumen Parmly LifePointes annual candlelight dinner Thursday night was the bee’s knees. The Chisago City joint was jumpin’ to jazz as gangsters and flappers mingled at the annual event that brings resident, family and staff together.
Dementia Symptoms May Have Other Causes — And Be Reversible
Sometimes symptoms that mimic dementia are due to other causes. In the elderly, infections, dietary deficiencies, reactions to medications, stress or depression all can bring on forgetfulness, paranoia, mood swings and other indicators that doctors and family members assume are caused by dementia.
Minneapolis Park Board OKs Woonerf for Ecumen Mill City Project
Ecumen is among a trio of developers working to bring affordable senior housing to downtown Minneapolis in the Mill City district along the riverfront. One of the acclaimed features of the development is a “woonerf” — a Dutch-inspired concept for a shared pedestrian, bike and car street that will run between two apartment buildings. Last week, the Minneapolis Park Board approved the plans for the woonerf.
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Top 5 Blog Posts — March 2
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Minneapolis Park Board OKs Woonerf for Ecumen Mill City Project
Ecumen is among a trio of developers working to bring affordable senior housing to downtown Minneapolis in the Mill City district along the riverfront. One of the acclaimed features of the development is a “woonerf” — a Dutch-inspired concept for a shared pedestrian, bike and car street that will run between two apartment buildings. Last week, the Minneapolis Park Board approved the plans for the woonerf.
Ecumen Director Barbara Garrity Graduates From LeadingAge Leadership Program
Barbara Garrity, executive director of Ecumen-managed Pelican Valley Health Center in Pelican Rapids, Minn., has graduated from the year-long LeadingAge Minnesota Leadership Academy. The academy, which has been operating for five years, is a comprehensive development program to hone the leadership skills of emerging leaders in the aging services field. LeadingAge Minnesota is the state’s largest association of organizations serving Minnesota seniors.
Ecumen Donors Don and Joan Bungum: Benevolence Personified
Don and Joan Bungum, pillars of the Chisago County community, are generous donors of time and money to the care of seniors.
The Dallas Morning News: The Toll Alzheimer's Disease Has Taken on the Rhinestone Cowboy
Article by Pamela Yip, The Dallas Morning News: Alzheimer’s disease plays no favorites. It’s the Great Equalizer. Just ask Kim Campbell, wife of singer Glen Campbell, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2011 and now lives in a memory care community in Nashville. Read the full article online: The Toll Alzheimer's Disease has Taken on the Rhinestone Cowboy on www.dallasnews.com
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 103rd Birthday Irene Polsfuss
Irene Polsfuss, a resident of Ecumen Lakeview Commons, celebrated her 103rd birthday.
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Top 5 Blog Posts — February 23
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Top 5 Blog Posts — January 12
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Top Five Blog Posts - September 15
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Ecumen Pedicab Provides New Lakeshore Ride in Duluth
Ecumen New Richland Housing Manager Christina Cauble Has a Passion for Creating Home
St. Croix Hospice Wins Annual Golf Outing, Helps Raise Money for Alzheimer's Care
The Gift of GAB to Young and Old at Ecumen Scenic Shores
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Last Week's Top 5 Blog Posts - September 8
In case you missed out on one of our most popular Changing Aging blog posts, here are the topics our online visitors found most interesting last week.
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The Gift of GAB to Young and Old at Ecumen Scenic Shores
A Train-Ride Wish Come Truee for 96-year-old Ecumen Bethany Community Resident Evangeline Lund
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 104th Birthday Betty Sampson
National Senior Living Publication Highlights Ecumen Awakenings Program
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