Ecumen is participating in Give to the Max Day!
On November 16, tens of thousands of Minnesotans will join together to give to the causes they believe in. This year, we are calling on Ecumen’s friends and supporters to join us to GIVE TOGETHER TO CHANGE AGING. See a quick video by clicking HERE.
Watch for more information on this blog and in your e-mail – let’s change aging together!
Urge your Senators this week not to repeal the CLASS Act.
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The message to the Administration: Keep working on a long-term care financing solution for America.
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Catching up and turning 100 . . . it doesn't get much better.
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You can probably relate to this couple's experience with their laptop
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Ecumen blogger Jim Klobuchar visits a small college football field and finds a lot more than football.
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The 2007 movie “The Bucket List” has inspired millions - both young and old - to tackle their list of fun and exciting “things to do” and bring more joy to their lives. Ecumen Parmly LifePointes resident Gertrude “Gertie” Nelson checked skydiving off her list after her 91st birthday. WCCO’s Jason Derusha was on-hand to capture the story of how Gertie is changing aging in this WCCO video.
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It's National Alzheimer's Day today. In the United States, an estimated 5.4 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and unless something changes, as many as 16 million Americans will have Alzheimer’s in 2050. Please read on, and join us in the fight to end Alzheimer's in our lifetime.
Joan Oja and Ronald Erickson were recently named Minnesota's Outstanding Senior Citizens! Joan is a volunteer at Grand Village Care Center in Grand Rapids, an Ecumen managed community.
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“It’s not every day you get to skydive with your grandpa,” said 25-year-old Anna Roers. Marvin Roers, 83, is apparently fearless, challenging our views on aging. Mr. Roers lives at Ecumen's Bethel Manor apartments of Bethany Community in Alexandria.