How to Respectfully Bring Up Senior Living with Loved Ones
How to Respectfully Bring Up Senior Living with Loved Ones By: Ecumen | January 9, 2026
If you’ve been rehearsing the conversation about how to bring up senior living with your loved one, you are not alone. It’s rarely an easy conversation. You navigate an emotional tightrope, trying to protect their safety while honoring their independence.
Many families wait for…
Ecumen’s Search for its Next President and CEO Advances
Ecumen’s Search for its Next President and CEO Advances By Jennifer A. McDonough | January 5, 2026
Throughout the fall, Ecumen received a substantial number of applications for its President and CEO position. The search committee has been actively engaged in evaluating credentials representative of a broad and diverse array of interested professionals. Initial interviews have…
Winter Wellness Tips for Older Adults to Stay Healthy and Connected During the Holidays
Winter Wellness Tips for Older Adults to Stay Healthy and Connected During the Holidays By: Ecumen | December 19, 2025
When the weather turns cold and the days grow short, winter can feel magical — and a little challenging, especially for older adults. Icy sidewalks, dry indoor air, and busy holiday schedules can strain your body, your mood, and your routines. Protecting…
Deb at Ecumen Brooks and CountrySide Spreads Holiday Cheer and Everyday Kindness
Deb at Ecumen Brooks and CountrySide Spreads Holiday Cheer and Everyday Kindness By Corrine McCallum | December 18, 2025
At Ecumen Brooks & CountrySide, they are fortunate to have team members who consistently go above and beyond, not just in their work, but in the joy and kindness they share with our residents. One shining example is their incredible housekeeper, Deb.……
Finding a Calling in Hospice Care
Finding a Calling in Hospice Care By Corrine McCallum | November 24, 2025
November is National Hospice Month, a time to honor the caregivers who bring comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and families during life’s most tender moments. It’s also a time to reflect on why hospice care is such a meaningful career path and why professionals like our very own team member, Kendra…
Ecumen Detroit Lakes – Join Our Team
Join Our Team BE YOURSELF AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR OTHERS
Joining the Ecumen Detroit Lakes team is a sure way to make someone’s day every day, including yours. As one of the leading nonprofit senior housing and care services providers in the nation, Ecumen offers a variety of work opportunities and career paths. So, whether you have prior experience or not, opportunities to build on your…
Ecumen Detroit Lakes – News & Events
NEWS & EVENTS YOU’RE INVITED TO CONNECT WITH FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS Watch for upcoming occasions to gather with Ecumen Detroit Lakes residents, friends and families across our always-active campus. Guests are always welcome. We look forward to seeing you. ACTIVITY CALENDARS
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Ecumen Detroit Lakes – Discover Detroit Lakes
DISCOVER DETROIT LAKES, MN LIKE NOTHING ELSE FOR MILES Although named after its natural resources, Detroit Lakes and its surrounding area are defined by the people and abundant outdoor activities enjoyed by the local community and seasonal visitors. Best of all, from the quiet neighborhood and tree-lined campus of Ecumen Detroit Lakes, you’re only minutes from everything “DL” and the…
Ecumen Detroit Lakes – FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS YOU BRING CURIOSITY, WE BRING UNDERSTANDING Make the transition from a family home easier by knowing more about the variety of senior housing and services available on our campus. Better understanding can turn the uncertainty of moving into confidence for beginning the next chapter of life. GENERAL TOPICS
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Ecumen Detroit Lakes – Community Amenities
COMMUNITY AMENITIES CONNECTING YOU TO NEIGHBORS AND MORE Living the way you choose is nurtured across our campus by a collection of beautiful indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. Whether living independently, using a mobility aid or requiring expert assistance, our residents and their guests have convenient access to significant daily connections just moments from their private home.…