Top 5 Blog Posts — February 1, 2016
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
My Grandmother’s Way of Saying Goodbye
A granddaughter recalls a wedding gift that will last forever.
Ecumen Detroit Lakes HR Director Laura Boreen’s Inspiring Personal Journey
Laura Boreen, Human Resources Director at Ecumen Detroit Lakes, gives a deeply personal account of how education changed her life.
A Salute to Ecumen’s Dedicated Activities Staff
During National Activity Professionals Week, we salute the outstanding work of Ecumen’s activity staff who keep our residents active, engaged and inspired. This is their week for special recognition for the exceptional work they do every day.
An Interview with Ecumen CEO Kathryn Roberts on the Future of Senior Housing and Services
Ecumen CEO Kathryn Roberts recently became Board Chair of LeadingAge, the national trade association for not-for-profit providers of aging services. In an interview in LeadingAge Magazine, Roberts gives her candid views on the rapid transformation of the senior care landscape.
Ecumen’s Dena Meyer Named a Business Journal “40 Under 40” Honoree
Ecumen congratulates Dena Meyer, our Senior Director of Business Development, who is among the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 2016 “40 Under 40” honorees.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — January 25, 2016
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Ecumen’s Dena Meyer Named a Business Journal “40 Under 40” Honoree
Ecumen congratulates Dena Meyer, our Senior Director of Business Development, who is among the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 2016 “40 Under 40” honorees.
An Emergency Home and Life-Affirming Rescue at the Ecumen Home Office
You will find nothing in Ecumen’s mission statement about coyotes. But Ecumen employees are empowered to make judgment calls — especially compassionate ones.
An Interview with Ecumen CEO Kathryn Roberts on the Future of Senior Housing and Services
Ecumen CEO Kathryn Roberts recently became Board Chair of LeadingAge, the national trade association for not-for-profit providers of aging services. In an interview in LeadingAge Magazine, Roberts gives her candid views on the rapid transformation of the senior care landscape.
A Salute to Ecumen’s Dedicated Activities Staff
Last week was National Activity Professionals Week. We salute the outstanding work of Ecumen’s activity staff who keep our residents active, engaged and inspired. This is their week for special recognition for the exceptional work they do every day.
Ecumen Meadows Gets a New Spa
Thanks to a generous donation, residents of Ecumen Meadows in Worthington, Minn., are enjoying a new spa — complete with a walk-in whirlpool tub.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — January 18, 2016
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
An Emergency Home and Life-Affirming Rescue at the Ecumen Home Office
You will find nothing in Ecumen’s mission statement about coyotes. But Ecumen employees are empowered to make judgment calls — especially compassionate ones.
A First-Grade Field Trip to Ecumen Parmly LifePointes Connects Students to the Past
Ms. Meissner’s first grade class at Chisago Lakes Primary School got a firsthand account of what school was like a century ago.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 101st Birthday Eleanore Ebeling
Expert quilter Eleanore Ebeling, a resident of Ecumen Meadows in Worthington, celebrated her 101st birthday.
'Dementia Village' Gives Life Through Innovation
An innovative village in the Netherlands gives residents normalcy and comfort amid the unknowns of living with dementia.
Looking Back: Ecumen's Year in Pictures
2015 was a year of great fun, friendships and innovative thinking at Ecumen — captured here in photos.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — January 11, 2016
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Looking Back: Ecumen's Year in Pictures
2015 was a year of great fun, friendships and innovative thinking at Ecumen — captured here in photos.
Ecumen CEO Kathryn Roberts Profiled in Leading Trade Publication
Ecumen CEO Kathryn Roberts was recently profiled in McKnight’s Long-Term Care News following her transition to Board Chair of LeadingAge, the national trade association for providers of aging services.
Year in Review: Ecumen's 2015 Changing Aging Blog
A roundup of the top posts on The Changing Aging Blog in 2015.
Sales Office Now Open for Zvago Glen Lake Co-op in Minnetonka
Zvago Glen Lake Cooperative, a new senior housing co-op planned for the north shore of Glen Lake in Minnetonka, has opened a sales office and showroom in walking distance from the site.
Sunnyside Care Center Gets Medicare’s Highest 5-Star Quality Rating
Sunnyside Care Center, an Ecumen-managed senior community in Lake Park, Minn., has received the highest possible overall quality rating of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS).
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Year in Review: Ecumen's 2015 Changing Aging Blog
As we reflect on 2015, one thing stands out- Ecumen really is "Changing Aging." Our innovative spirit, hard work and great partnerships kept Ecumen in the news, but our greatest success was making life better for our customers, their families and our employees. From the Changing Aging Blog, here is a roundup of the top news of 2015.
Top 5 Blog Posts — January 4, 2016
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Deep Into the Darkness of Alzheimer's Disease
Greg O'Brien gives a moving first-person account of what it’s like to navigate the confusing, life-altering world of Alzheimer's disease.
Christmas with the Libbons: A Family Lasting Spiritual Gift to the Ecumen Lakeshore Community
Every year in the true spirit of Christmas, the Libbon family gives a priceless gift to the residents of Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth.
Holidays With Memory Loss: Tips for Sharing Holiday Pleasures
Some tips for enjoying holiday moments with your loved ones who have dementia.
Sales Office Now Open for Zvago Glen Lake Co-op in Minnetonka
Zvago Glen Lake Cooperative, a new senior housing co-op planned for the north shore of Glen Lake in Minnetonka, has opened a sales office and showroom in walking distance from the site.
Santa Gets a Speeding Ticket in Alexandria and Ecumen Bethany Community Is Helping Him Pay
Find out about how Ecumen Bethany Community is helping Santa pay his speeding ticket.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — December 21
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Eight New Ecumen Awakenings Trainers Certified
Eight Ecumen employees have been certified as Ecumen Awakenings facilitators with qualifications to train other employees in the Awakenings approach to dementia care.
2015 Gift Guide for Seniors
If you are looking for last-minute gifts for the seniors in your life, look no further. Caring.com has put together a list of practical gifts that seniors are sure to enjoy, categorized by price.
Ecumen Names Sarah Hernandez Director of Development
Sarah Hernandez has been named Director of Development in the Ecumen Philanthropy Department.
Is It a Cold or the Flu?
With colder weather comes the wave of sickness. Being proactive about the flu season is especially important for individuals involved with the direct care of seniors. The flu and cold symptoms are similar, and the Cleveland Clinic has put together a guide to tell the difference.
Ecumen and Luther Seminary Sign Land Deal for Senior Housing in St. Paul’s St. Anthony Park Area
Luther Seminary, located in the St. Anthony Park area of St. Paul, Minn., has signed a land purchase agreement with Ecumen for a parcel of land where Ecumen plans to build a senior housing cooperative. The site is on 1.6 acres at the southeast edge of the seminary’s campus near the corner of West Luther Place and Como Avenue. The three-story building will include approximately 50 units and underground parking.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — December 14
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Ecumen Awakenings Receives Circle of Excellence Award from Minnesota Department of Human Services Commissioner
Ecumen Awakenings received a 2015 Commissioner’s Circle of Excellence Award from Minnesota Department of Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson for its outstanding contribution to improving the quality of life of those living with dementia.
Ecumen and Luther Seminary Sign Land Deal for Senior Housing in St. Paul’s St. Anthony Park Area
Luther Seminary, located in the St. Anthony Park area of St. Paul, Minn., has signed a land purchase agreement with Ecumen for a parcel of land where Ecumen plans to build a senior housing cooperative. The site is on 1.6 acres at the southeast edge of the seminary’s campus near the corner of West Luther Place and Como Avenue. The three-story building will include approximately 50 units and underground parking.
Ecumen’s Abiitan Mill City Gets AIA Award for Innovative Age-Friendly Design
Abiitan Mill City and Mill City Quarter Apartments, now under construction in downtown Minneapolis, have received a Special Recognition Award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for innovative age-friendly design.
Ecumen Hospice Team Honors a Client’s Last Wish in a Heartfelt Singing Goodbye
Hazel Erickson was in hospice and had meticulously made all her funeral plans, including a wish to have someone sing at her service. But she hadn’t selected who that would be. Her hospice team came up with a solution they are pretty sure Hazel would have liked.
Ecumen’s Seth Kalhagen Wants To Change Your Perception of Hospice
Before Seth Kalhagen got into hospice work, he was a missionary. As it turns out, that was good training. A missionary spirit comes in handy when dealing with a subject people are hesitant to talk about and often misunderstand.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — December 7
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Clarkfield Care Center Residents Angeline Lee, 109, and Eunice Anderson, 104, Share Nov. 30 Birthdays
Angeline Lee and Eunice Anderson, who live at Ecumen-managed Clarkfield Care Center, have a Nov. 30 birthday in common and also share extraordinary longevity. They just celebrated 213 years of living.
Ecumen Hospice Team Honors a Client’s Last Wish in a Heartfelt Singing Goodbye
Hazel Erickson was in hospice and had meticulously made all her funeral plans, including a wish to have someone sing at her service. But she hadn’t selected who that would be. Her hospice team came up with a solution they are pretty sure Hazel would have liked.
7 Winter Safety Tips for Seniors
With the winter weather hitting full-force in the Midwest, taking extra caution is important for all ages — especially for seniors. Here are some safety tips.
Ecumen’s Seth Kalhagen Wants To Change Your Perception of Hospice
Before Seth Kalhagen got into hospice work, he was a missionary. As it turns out, that was good training. A missionary spirit comes in handy when dealing with a subject people are hesitant to talk about and often misunderstand.
Ecumen’s Abiitan Mill City Gets AIA Award for Innovative Age-Friendly Design
Abiitan Mill City and Mill City Quarter Apartments, now under construction in downtown Minneapolis, have received a Special Recognition Award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for innovative age-friendly design.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Top 5 Blog Posts — November 30
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Ecumen Hospice Team Honors a Client’s Last Wish in a Heartfelt Singing Goodbye
Hazel Erickson was in hospice and had meticulously made all her funeral plans, including a wish to have someone sing at her service. But she hadn’t selected who that would be. Her hospice team came up with a solution they are pretty sure Hazel would have liked.
Volunteers Learn End of Life Transition Can Be Beautiful Experience
Being a hospice volunteer is a truly unique, special and eye-opening experience.
National LeadingAge CEO Larry Minnix Speaks To Ecumen Board of Trustees
LeadingAge President and CEO Larry Minnix, in his last speaking engagement before he retires, visited Ecumen yesterday and told the Ecumen Board of Trustees “working with people like you has been an unbelievable experience.”
Duluth Woman Earns President’s Volunteer Service Award for Her Work at Ecumen Lakeshore
Mavis Keller, a veteran volunteer at Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth, was surprised last week in a ceremony honoring her with the President’s Volunteer Service Award.
Ecumen’s Seth Kalhagen Wants To Change Your Perception of Hospice
Before Seth Kalhagen got into hospice work, he was a missionary. As it turns out, that was good training. A missionary spirit comes in handy when dealing with a subject people are hesitant to talk about and often misunderstand.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.