Media coverage of Ecumen's Awakenings initiative has gone International with a feature segment on Canada's Global TV network news program, "16:9". Reporter Carolyn Jarvis describes Awakenings as a "sea change" in caring for residents with dementia. Empowering.
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In an honoring testament to Ecumen Bethany Community's culture of caring, former residents Leonard and Irene Kalina included Bethany in their estate plans -- to the tune of $340,000! The Kalinas lived together at Ecumen Bethany Home since 2006, until Irene’s death in 2009, followed by Leonard’s passing in January 2011.
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Insights on senior housing, marriage and other topics from those who know best - America's most experienced citizens.
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Mike Colalillo, who lived at Ecumen operated Bayshore Health Center, passed away on Friday.
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Please join us in celebrating another successful year at Ecumen! Enjoy our Ecumen Holiday Video featuring images of employees and customers from 2011.
Interesting lessons for living from The Legacy Project and Ecumen customers and staff.
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Jim Klobuchar, contributor to Ecumen's blog, shares insights from a mentor and the mountains of Switzerland.
Larry Minnix, who leads LeadingAge, is a tremendous thinker, leader and writer. This column has great insight.
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Interesting discussion in yesterday's Star Tribune on future of long-term care financing.
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The problem with my computer could have been solved by any 11-year-old with the juvenile’s basic exposure to locking taskbars and unpin options.
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