10 Lessons in Innovation From 3M
Insights on innovation gathered from an Ecumen visit to 3M apply across professions.
There Has to be a Better Way to Provide Veterans' Long-Term Care
PBS show illustrates how families go into poverty to provide long-term care to their loved ones. America needs a better way.
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Veterans Get Empowered Outside of Nursing Home With Foster-Care
Thinking differently empowers veteran who was confined to a nursing home.
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A Michael Jackson Tribute for the Ages - It Will Make Your Day
Residents of Leisure World in Seal Beach, Calif. pay tribute to Michael Jackson.
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The 20 Basics From Ritz-Carlton - Have You Experienced Them?
Do you feel that Ritz-Carlton is an example of "Ladies and Gentleman Serving Ladies and Gentleman?"
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What Does Avatar Have to Do With Aging in Place?
The hit movie's connections to aging in place.
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New Poll on Health Care Provides Lesson for Going About Change
Where would health care be today if we "really" knew more of the details?
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Putting the Wide Angle on Aging - A New Speakers' Series at Minneapolis Library
Ecumen friends at Mill City Commons launch speakers series that puts "wide angle" on aging.
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How to Help Older Adults in Haiti
You've seen the images from Haiti, here's how you can help older adults there.
Martha Stewart Opines on The CLASS Act
Martha Stewart, who is quite engaged on senior services, writes today in support of The CLASS Act as part of health care reform.