Top 10 Holiday Gifts for Seniors: Ecumen Staff Offers Advice
We recently polled staff at several Ecumen communities for their advice on holiday gift-giving for seniors, particularly those who are in assisted living or care centers. Here are the top 10 suggestions:
1. Coming right to the top of the list is “the gift of time”— much more valuable than material gifts. The holidays can be especially lonely times for some…
Lefse and Krumkake: Ecumen Pathstone Living Shares Scandinavian Heritage and 21-Year Bake Sale Tradition
The smell of lefse and krumkake wafted through the air at Ecumen Pathstone Living in Mankato, Minn., last weekend as crowds gathered to enjoy a 21-year tradition called the Scandinavian Experience Bake Sale.
More than 80 volunteers from the Mankato community contributed to the annual sale, and about $5,000 was raised.
Volunteers bake in their homes or at Pathstone Living’s kitchen, and all…
Irene Carlson’s Dream Come True
Irene Carlson had a musical, infectious laugh and a wonderful sense of humor. When she walked around Ecumen Parmly LifePointes in Chisago City for most of her life-- first as a volunteer then later as a resident-- her laugh warmed the halls. Both she and husband Wally were dedicated volunteers.
Irene loved rolling residents to their doctor’s appointments and doing…
Joe Gomer, Minnesota’s Last Tuskegee Airman and Ecumen Lakeshore Resident, Dies at 93
Our country has lost a hero, Congressional Gold Medal recipient and one of a small group of remaining Tuskegee Airmen. Joe Gomer passed away at Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth, Minn., on Thursday, October 10. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family, friends and all those he inspired. We are honored to have known and cared for Joe Gomer.
Learn more about Joe's life and accomplishments in…
Lights of Honor Community Celebrations Honor, Remember, Celebrate
Honor lights are being lit across Minnesota as Ecumen communities host their annual "Lights of Honor" celebrations.
Last week, Ecumen Oaks & Pines in Hutchinson, Ecumes of Litchfield, Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors, and Ecumen LeCenter raised over $3,000, with all proceeds benefitting the local Ecumen community.
Honor someone whose life impacts yours.
Remember a loved one who…
Carolyn Perron Promoted To Ecumen’s VP of Organizational Development
Carolyn Perron has been promoted to Ecumen’s Vice President of Organizational Development.
Robin Dunbar, Ecumen’s Senior Vice President of Human Resources, recently announced Perron’s promotion in a company-wide memo:
“I am very pleased to announce the promotion of Carolyn Perron to Vice President of Organizational Development. Carolyn’s leadership and contributions…
A Lifetime of Love Recaptured
Bill and Mary renewed their vows at Ecumen of Litchfield last week. Mary was granted her "wish," which also included lighting a unity candle and singing "Amazing Grace," through the new EcuDreams program for Ecumen of Litchfield hospice residents.
"A Lifetime of Love Recaptured" by Jenny Berg, Litchfield Independent Review
After more than 66 years, she still captures…
Inc.com: AgePower and the Quest to Help Boomers Age Gracefully
Last week, Inc. magazine reporter Will Yakowicz highlighted The AgePower Tech Search and the quest MOJO Minnesota and Ecumen have begun to find technology that helps Boomers age gracefully. Read more on Inc.com: "AgePower and the Quest to Help Boomers Age Gracefully"
AgePower’s intent is to locate, reward and help launch new technologies (high-tech and low-tech) that have a…
KARE 11: Technology contest seeks ideas to help aging population
MOJO Minnesota's Ernest Grumbles and Ecumen's Eric Schubert joined KARE 11 News at 4 on Tuesday, August 20, to encourage tech entrepreneurs to enter The AgePower Tech Search. Read the story on KARE 11's website.
AgePower’s intent is to locate, reward and help launch new technologies (high-tech and low-tech) that have a positive, near-term impact on the aging experience.…
Venture Beat: “New Minnesota Startup Program Supports ‘Overlooked’ Aging Population
The AgePower Tech Search continues to gain momentum. VentureBeat published the article, "New Minnesota Startup Program Supports 'Overlooked' Aging Population," last week. (Follow the headline link to read the article.)
AgePower’s intent is to locate, reward and help launch new technologies (high-tech and low-tech) that have a positive, near-term impact on the aging…