Ecumen's Awakenings Alzheimer's Initiative Stories on Minnesota Public Radio and KBJR
Alzheimer's care at Ecumen to reduce the use of antisychotic medications are the subject of these new media stories.
The Kindle, IPad and Ageless Usability
Two technologies that cross the ages - the Kindle and iPad.
Americans Living Longer and U.S. Death Rate Falls for 10th Straight Year
Good news from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on life expectancy and age-adjusted death rates.
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Raymond
Music video by country music artist Brett Eldredge underscores the vital role caregivers, traditional and non-traditional, play in the life of a person with dementia.
Innovation Emanating from Minnesota Nursing Homes
Neat stories emanating from Minnesota nursing homes on innovation.
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Jim Klobuchar: Maybe We Need Therapy for Harassed Donors
A new post by Ecumen Changing Aging blog contributor Jim Klobuchar.
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Lifelong Housing Design Forum Next Monday at University of Minnesota
The Vital Aging Forum has an interesting event on lifelong housing next Monday at the University of Minnesota.
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Wilder Foundation Opens Community Center for Aging in Saint Paul
Congratulations to our colleagues at the Wilder Foundation in Saint Paul for their Changing Aging work.
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A Drug-Free Approach to Alzheimer's Care at Ecumen - Dr. Bill Thomas and Mick Finn Discuss
Interesting conversation on Alzheimer's care and Ecumen's Awakenings Initiative.
A Family's Perspective at Ecumen Lakeshore on Loved Ones With Alzheimer's
The adult son and daughter of Ecumen Lakeshore customer Norma Boe share their story of Alzheimer's.
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