Innovation in Senior Living - What If?
Innovation in senior living and beyond. And article by Michele Holleran and LeadingAge.
Playground fun for everyone
Playgrounds are being built for seniors. "Every park has a children's playground, very few have playgrounds for adults, and none have playgrounds for the elderly," said Madeline Elsdon.
Jim Klobuchar - Innocent Anthem Under Siege
Ecumen guest blogger Jim Klobuchar dissects the national anthem as no other can.
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Hill-Murray High School Honors Ecumen Lakeview Commons Resident Honor Hacker
Neat article on Ecumen Lakeview Commons Resident Honor Hacker.
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"Awakenings" Featured on Canadian TV News
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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Ecumen Bethany Community Receives Major Gift: $340,000
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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Senior Housing - A Part of "Aging With No Regrets" for Many
Insights on senior housing, marriage and other topics from those who know best - America's most experienced citizens.
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Ecumen Salutes Medal of Honor Recipient Mike Colalillo
Mike Colalillo, who lived at Ecumen operated Bayshore Health Center, passed away on Friday.
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Happy Holidays from Ecumen
Please join us in celebrating another successful year at Ecumen! Enjoy our Ecumen Holiday Video featuring images of employees and customers from 2011.
Top 10 Lessons for Living from America's Most Experienced and Wisest Citizens
Interesting lessons for living from The Legacy Project and Ecumen customers and staff.
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