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Bertha Smith, First Black Teacher in Minneapolis School District, Remembered as Pioneer and Role Model

Bertha Smith, the first black teacher in the Minneapolis School District, is being remembered by local leaders as an extraordinary educator, tireless volunteer and dedicated community advocate. Smith, a resident

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Young Man’s 89-Year-Old Prom Date Gets a Standing Ovation

Austin Dennison didn't ask his high school sweetheart to prom. Nor did he ask a celebrity via Twitter. Austin, a "kind of fellow who looks like he just stepped out

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Jane’s Beautiful Birthday Dream Grows at Ecumen of Litchfield

Jane Magnuson rarely speaks.  She does not ask for much. She is wheelchair bound.  And does not like to call attention to herself. So it was particularly difficult to figure

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Most Centenarians Feel Positive — And a Lot Younger Than They Are

UnitedHealthcare has been polling centenarians annually for the past nine years, and the studies document that the 100+ age group is overall happy, well adjusted and not burdened with regrets.

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A Handy Guide to Communicating With People Who Have Dementia

Dementia gradually diminishes a person’s ability to communicate properly, requiring patience, understanding and good listening skills. The following infographic offers a few suggestions on how to overcome barriers between you

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Last Week’s Top 5 Blog Posts – April 28

In case you missed them, here are the blog posts our online visitors found most intereesting last week: Ecumen's Corporate HR Team Takes Big Lessons from an Afternoon at Feed

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Honor: 7 Teachings on a Life Well-Lived from Senator Nancy Brataas and Her Daughter Anne

Anne Brataas is the daughter of pioneering Minnesota State Senator and leader Nancy Brataas.  Sen. Brataas, who was the first female Minnesota state legislator elected in her own right, died

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Ecumen Job Openings Now on Twitter

Ecumen’s Human Resources Department recently launched the new @Ecumen_Jobs Twitter account that highlights open positions in the company’s 37 cities in Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Idaho and Tennessee. As

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Ecumen’s Corporate HR Team Takes Big Lessons From an Afternoon at Feed My Starving Children

By Camille Gross, Ecumen E-Learning and Training Coordinator Ecumen’s mission primarily focuses on serving older adults, but it’s great to be part of an organization that encourages us to serve

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Ecumen Prairie Lodge: Anisah’s Rich, Full Life

Meet Anisah, an artist with poise, grace and an endearing approach to life.  Anisah is a resident of Ecumen Prairie Lodge, a senior living community in Brooklyn Center, Minn.  She

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