When Will Target Stores Embrace Aging?
Hopefully Target will start carrying designer Michael Graves new signature style product line for seniors and others living with disabilities.
Marathoner Borrows Catheter On Course to Finish on Top
Talk about having a passion for running. Jerry Johncock borrowed a catheter on the course to finish in first place in the Twin Cities Marathon in the 80-84 age group.
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Senator Klobuchar and Senator Franken Support The CLASS Act
Minnesota U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken have expressed their support for The CLASS Act, which is very much alive in the health care negotiating.
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Jim Klobuchar -- Pro Football's Threat to Peace and Sanity
In honor of a big football Monday coming up here in the Northland - Packers vs. Vikings - Ecumen blog contributor Jim Klobuchar talks football. Jim just released a book with former Minnesota Vikings head coach Bud Grant entitled: Always on Sunday about the evolution of the pro game.
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The Big Move: Easing Relocation for Older Adults
A recent qualitatative study finds seniors moving from their home to an independent living community struggle with eliminating a lifetime of possessions yet no longer desiring to care for a house.
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The Boss and 84-Year-Old Fan Dancing in the Dark
Love this video of Bruce Springsteen and one of his favorite fans.
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Join Ecumen's "Changing Aging" Grassroots Advocacy Network
We invite you to join our Grassroots Advocacy Network in support of Ecumen's work in changing aging. Also a Health Care Reform/CLASS Act Update.
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Ecumen Customers Tell City Council - Give Us Back Our Golf Carts
Interesting story unfolding in Alexandria, Minnesota, about seniors' rights to use golf carts for transportation. Kudos to our customers and colleagues who are shaking it up and educating people on aging and working for the right to drive their golf cart.
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Join Ecumen for Twin Cities Memory Walk on September 23
You're invited to join Ecumen in the Twin Cities Memory Walk on September 23rd.
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Ed Asner on Aging, VAN Leadership Classes, and Rev. Linner's Healing Work
A few local events and people that make life better . . .
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