Top 5 Blog Posts — July 11, 2016
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Ecumen Scholars Fellowship Program Graduates Its 2016 Class
Ten nursing students recently graduated from the Ecumen Scholars Fellowship Program after an intensive three-week program learning about senior care.
Honoring Pelican Valley Health Center Resident Dick Lyon and His Thousands of Photographic Memories
For Dick Lyon, photography is more than just taking pictures. It’s about preserving memories.
Doctors Specializing in Geriatrics In Short Supply
The elderly population in the United States is growing by leaps and bounds, but the number of doctors specially trained to treat them are not.
Zvago Glen Lake Owners Toast Their New Homes at Groundbreaking Ceremony
The rain stopped, the sun came out and a festive group of homeowners gathered May 25 on the north shore of Glen Lake in Minnetonka for a celebratory toast on the spot where their new homes will be.
Ground Is Broken and Construction Begins on Ecumen’s Abiitan Mill City in Downtown Minneapolis
Ecumen and Eagle Iron Partners hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking May 19, 2015, for their new development in the Mill District of Minneapolis, and construction has begun.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Doctors Specializing in Geriatrics In Short Supply
The elderly population in the United States is growing by leaps and bounds, but the number of doctors specially trained to treat them are not.
Top 5 Blog Posts — July 5, 2016
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Nicole Larson Receives Ecumen’s Powerful Partner Award
Nicole Larson’s mission is to make every day count for people near the end of life.
Let’s Give a Big Round of Applause for Jerry Barnhart and Archie Cobb at Point Pleasant Heights
Jerry Barnhart and Archie Cobb have been performing together for more than 70 years. They’ve traveled the world, bantering back and forth, telling jokes and finishing each other’s sentences. They love making people laugh.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 104th Birthday Mildred Nelson
Ecumen honors Mildred “Millie” Nelson, a resident of Ecumen Pathstone Living, who is 104.
Zvago Glen Lake Owners Toast Their New Homes at Groundbreaking Ceremony
The rain stopped, the sun came out and a festive group of homeowners gathered May 25 on the north shore of Glen Lake in Minnetonka for a celebratory toast on the spot where their new homes will be.
Ground Is Broken and Construction Begins on Ecumen’s Abiitan Mill City in Downtown Minneapolis
Ecumen and Eagle Iron Partners hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking May 19, 2015, for their new development in the Mill District of Minneapolis, and construction has begun.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Adult Children Dread the “Senior Care Talk” with Parents More than the “Sex Talk” with Kids
A national survey regarding senior care issues finds that adult children would rather talk to their kids about sex than talk to their parents about senior care.
Top 5 Blog Posts — June 27, 2016
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Let’s Give a Big Round of Applause for Jerry Barnhart and Archie Cobb at Point Pleasant Heights
Jerry Barnhart and Archie Cobb have been performing together for more than 70 years. They’ve traveled the world, bantering back and forth, telling jokes and finishing each other’s sentences. They love making people laugh.
Remembering Pat Videen at Ecumen Parmly LifePointes
Pat Videen sang beautifully. The staff at Ecumen Parmly LifePointes remembers how she would push her wheelchair down the hallways always leaving a song in her wake. She was a larger-than-life personality who dedicated herself to bringing joy to others.
Uncovering the Truth about Alzheimer’s
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and the Alzheimer’s Association is conducting a national campaign to reveal truths and debunk myths about the disease.
Models Now Open at Rose Senior Living in Avon, Ohio
Model apartments are now open at Rose Senior Living–Avon, a new senior living community managed by Ecumen on the Richard E. Jacobs Health Campus in Avon, Ohio.
Zvago Glen Lake Owners Toast Their New Homes at Groundbreaking Ceremony
The rain stopped, the sun came out and a festive group of homeowners gathered May 25 on the north shore of Glen Lake in Minnetonka for a celebratory toast on the spot where their new homes will be.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — June 20, 2016
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Honoring Ecumen Lakeview Commons Resident Mary Alice Landeen
On Christmas Day when Mary Alice Landeen was five years old, her father gave her a gift that has kept on giving for the past 82 years.
Honoring Vern and Shirley Sunshine Mollan at Point Pleasant Heights
A couple of weeks ago, people were streaming into Ecumen’s Point Pleasant Heights in Chisago City, and Shirley Mollan was trying her best to hug them all. Shirley, widely known as “Shirley Sunshine,” loves everybody. She especially loves her husband Vern. It was their 65th wedding anniversary.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 103rd Birthday Ethelyde “Toni” Rasmusson
Ecumen honors Ethelyde “Toni” Rasmusson, a resident of Ecumen of Litchfield, who is 103 today.
Zvago Glen Lake Owners Toast Their New Homes at Groundbreaking Ceremony
The rain stopped, the sun came out and a festive group of homeowners gathered May 25 on the north shore of Glen Lake in Minnetonka for a celebratory toast on the spot where their new homes will be.
How To Practice Good Alzheimer's Etiquette
Tips on how to treat a friend or loved one who is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — June 13, 2016
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Karen Sjostrom & Cindy Mostue: Dedicated CNAs with 71 Years of Combined Experience at Pelican Valley Health Center
In recognition of National Nursing Assistant’s Week, Ecumen honors two very special Certified Nursing Assistants at Pelican Valley Health Center.
Sunnyside Care Center Rallies Support for a Cherished Colleague Who Is Fighting Cancer
For the past 40 years, Randi Handegaard has been coming to work at the Sunnyside Care Center in Lake Park, Minn., with a smile on her face. She’s been a constant source support for her colleagues and residents, who are like family to her. Recently, Randi got some bad news — a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Her family of coworkers organized an instant groundswell of support.
30 Couples Celebrate 50+ Years of Marriage
KARE 11 News recently covered the gathering of 30 couples at the Coon Rapids Senior Center who have been married more than 50 years. It was a happy group.
How To Practice Good Alzheimer's Etiquette
Tips on how to treat a friend or loved one who is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Zvago Glen Lake Owners Toast Their New Homes at Groundbreaking Ceremony
The rain stopped, the sun came out and a festive group of homeowners gathered May 25 on the north shore of Glen Lake in Minnetonka for a celebratory toast on the spot where their new homes will be.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — June 6, 2016
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
How To Practice Good Alzheimer's Etiquette
Tips on how to treat a friend or loved one who is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Zvago Glen Lake Owners Toast Their New Homes at Groundbreaking Ceremony
The rain stopped, the sun came out and a festive group of homeowners gathered May 25 on the north shore of Glen Lake in Minnetonka for a celebratory toast on the spot where their new homes will be.
Ecumen Pathstone Living Hosts Memorial Day Celebration
Ecumen Pathstone Living has a special way of honoring Veterans on their campus, and those who died serving next to them.
Why 'Senior' Proms Are Catching On
High school students are not the only ones who have been enjoying evenings filled with fancy dining, dancing and boutonnieres. Many high schools are opening up their prom doors to include seniors.
Seven Centenarians Share Their Aging Secrets
Do you wonder what the secret to living to 100 is? U.S. News has compiled a list of seven centenarians who have shared their wisdom on aging.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
7 Centenarians Share Their Aging Secrets
Do you wonder what the secret to living to 100 is? U.S. News has compiled a list of 7 centenarians who have shared their wisdom on aging. This list includes a wide range of advice topics, from daily exercise to spending time with family. One woman summarized her advice into three words, "Moderation, attitude, gratitude... that's it." Find out how these centenarians have made it to 100 here.
Why 'Senior' Proms Are Catching On
High school students are not the only ones who have been enjoying evenings filled with fancy dining, dancing and boutonnieres. Many high schools are opening up their Prom doors to include seniors.