History
Ecumen’s roots extend to 1862 when the Lutheran Church began providing foster care in Minnesota. At the beginning of the 20th Century, we began serving seniors.
Several of our communities began in the early 20th Century, including Ecumen Pathstone Living in Mankato, Minn., Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth, Minn., and Ecumen Detroit Lakes in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
In 1923, this growing…
Proudly Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 15, 2018
Ecumen proudly celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We especially thank Dr. King for the inspiration he gives us in our fight against ageism.
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SEASON OF GRATITUDE: Ecumen Volunteers Help Homeless Veterans
In the holiday spirit, a group of Ecumen volunteers helped out last week at The Anoka Veteran Housing Project, which is providing quality housing for homeless veterans by restoring three cottages at the Anoka State Hospital and turning them into veteran housing.
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21 Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
This holiday season remember that sometimes the best gift is not a material gift at all.
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Song and Prayer to Honor Our Veterans at Ecumen Lakeview Commons
Ecumen Lakeview Commons residents gathered November 9 for a Veterans Day service to honor people like 100-year-old Madeline Allen, who sat in the front row. She served in the Army in the South Pacific during World War II, at Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s headquarters.
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Abiitan Mill City Featured on KSTP-TV’s Twin Cities Live
Take a tour of Abiitan Mill City with KSTP-TV Reporter Emily Engberg.
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September Is Healthy Aging Month: 10 Tips To Reinvent Yourself
Healthy Aging Month, celebrated each September, is a time to focus attention on the positive aspects of growing older.
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Five of the Most Helpful Alzheimer’s Blogs
Medical News Today has selected five blogs on Alzheimer's disease that showcase the most recent research, provide a day-in-the-life account of living with the disease, and share perspectives from caregivers.
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Is Exercising with Pain Safe?
In honor of National Senior Health and Fitness Day, the National Institute on Aging discusses how it is possible to exercise with pain under certain conditions.
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Minnetonka Mayor Praises Zvago Glen Lake Cooperative at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Members of Zvago Glen Lake Cooperative in Minnetonka celebrated their new community with a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony May 23, 2017.
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