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World Alzheimer Report, New American Psychiatric Association Statement Show Need for Different Kind of Alzheimer’s Care

World Alzheimer Report and insight from American Psychiatric Association Illustrate Need for Ecumen Awakenings-type care approaches.

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The Voyage of Father Vincent from the Shores of Ecumen Lakeshore

On a dreamlike summer day on Caribou Lake near Duluth, a canoe cut through the glassy water. Father Vincent James Arimand, 92, was at the front of the boat, his

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Ecumen Expands Its Home Care Services with Acquisition of Covenant Companies

  Ecumen has expanded its Ecumen At Home-Twin Cities home care operations with the acquisition of Covenant Companies in Coon Rapids. “This acquisition is integral to our mission of creating

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Carolyn Perron Promoted To Ecumen’s VP of Organizational Development

Carolyn Perron has been promoted to Ecumen’s Vice President of Organizational Development. Robin Dunbar, Ecumen’s Senior Vice President of Human Resources, recently announced Perron’s promotion in a company-wide memo: “I

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Happy 90th Birthday to Governor Al Quie From Ecumen, Have Fun in the Saddle Today!

We don't think Governor Quie is going to quite follow his doctor's orders :), Happy Birthday, Governor Quie

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Groundbreaking Held for Ecumen Services Hub Supported by Margaret A. Cargill Foundation and Otto Bremer Foundation

 Ecumen Detroit Lakes residents, families, staff and local community leaders gathered under sunny skies Thursday, September 12, 2013, for a ceremony to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new short-stay rehabilitation

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Janelle Meyers’ Journey To the Leadership Academy

 A couple of years ago, Janelle Meyers, housing manager at Ecumen Prairie Lodge in Brooklyn Center, was feeling a little pressure and a lot of anticipation.  An elite group of

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Ecumen Awakenings Insights on Going Beyond Drugs to Calm ‘Behaviors’ of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias

Shelley Matthes, a nurse and Ecumen's Director of Quality, shares thoughts on going beyond drugs to calm behaviors in care for Alzheimer's and other dementias.

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Ecumen’s Velocity Leadership Program Graduates 2013 Class

 Seven Ecumen leaders recently completed the Ecumen Velocity Leadership Development Program, a year-long experience focused on building leadership skills and developing innovative approaches to aging services. The graduating class members

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A Lifetime of Love Recaptured

Bill and Mary renewed their vows at Ecumen of Litchfield last week. Mary was granted her "wish," which also included lighting a unity candle and singing "Amazing Grace," through the

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