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Honoring Judith Johnson, Who Just Celebrated Her 104th Birthday at Ecumen Parmly LifePointes

Judith Swenson Johnson was born in North Branch, Minn. before the start of World War I.  She recently celebrated her 104th birthday at Ecumen Parmly LifePointes in Chisago City.  In

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Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care: “Listening to Elderly Cuts Use of Costly Medications,” Ecumen Awakenings Featured in Minneapolis Star Tribune

So many people across Ecumen have made Ecumen Awakenings possible and are contributing to the program's learnings and growth.  It is innovation that empowers and honors those with Alzheimer's and

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Ecumen VP of Philanthropy Judy Blaseg Featured in Star Tribune “Movers & Shakers”

In the Star Tribune’s Movers & Shakers column today, Ecumen VP of Philanthropy Judy Blaseg talks about how Ecumen’s mission and her personal experience drew her to applying her fundraising

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Happy Holidays from Ecumen

On behalf of Ecumen’s 12,000+ customers and nearly 4,000 team members, we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season. Please enjoy this special video clip of the Ecumen Oaks

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There Is a Santa Claus at Ecumen’s Luther Park at Sandpoint, Idaho

On Christmas morning in Sandpoint, Idaho, a dozen or so small children gather around the tree to see what Santa has brought them.  The kids all have at least one

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Top 10 Holiday Gifts for Seniors: Ecumen Staff Offers Advice

 We recently polled staff at several Ecumen communities for their advice on holiday gift-giving for seniors, particularly those who are in assisted living or care centers.  Here are the top

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Enventis Grant Brings More Technology to Ecumen Pathstone Living

Thanks to a technology grant from Enventis, a communications company headquartered in Mankato, Minn., more residents at Ecumen Pathstone Living are going digital. Enventis, formerly known as HickoryTech, gave a

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Heritage at Irene Woods Hosts Holiday Grand Opening

 Heritage at Irene Woods, a new Ecumen-managed senior living community near Memphis, Tenn., hosted a festive holiday gathering of about 150 guests at its grand opening to the public on

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Gingerbread House Tradition Thrives at Ecumen Communities

When building a house that you want to be warm and inviting around the holidays, clearly the best material is gingerbread.  Gingerbread is timeless, sturdy, traditional and pleasing to the

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America’s Seniors Report Feeling Much Less Tired Than People in their 20s and Teens

For years a stereotype of aging is that you get tired as you grow older.  But new research analysis is putting that stereotype to rest. Laura Kurdna is a researcher

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