Our Blog Archives - Page 68 of 211 - Ecumen

Our Blog

Ecumen Bethany Community Gets Medicare’s Highest 5-Star Quality Rating

The Ecumen Bethany Community in Alexandria, Minn., has received the highest possible overall quality rating of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). The quality rating system

Our Blog

Ecumen Blogger Jim Klobuchar Recognized for His Role in Minnesota’s Biking Craze

Readers of the Changing Aging blog probably know that our renowned blogger Jim Klobuchar is a bike enthusiast. But there’s a lot more to the story.

Our Blog

Pioneer Press Story Focuses on Services to Keep Seniors in Their Homes

Most seniors want to stay in their own homes, but often they need assistance to make that happen. Increasingly, home care services and community programs are becoming widely available, but

Our Blog

A Geriatric Doc and an Anti-Aging Doc Tangle Over How To Treat Wrinkles

Dr. Bill Thomas, an international expert on geriatric medicine, was repulsed by another physician’s website promoting cosmetic treatments to ward off the signs of aging. And he said so.

Our Blog

The Growing Realization That Older People Are at the Height of Creativity

Those who think older people can’t be creative are “Wrong. Deeply wrong,” writes prominent journalist Chris Farrell.

Our Blog

89-Year-Old Grandmother Stole the Show as a Bridesmaid

When thinking of who she wanted to stand with her on her wedding day, Christina Quinn said it was a no-brainer to ask her 89-year-old grandmother, who she considers to

Our Blog

Ecumen Century Club: Happy 101st Birthday Eva Nielsen

Ecumen honors Eva Nielsen, a resident of Ecumen Parmly LifePointes, who is 101.

Our Blog

Ecumen’s Velocity Leadership Program Graduates Class of 2015

The Ecumen Velocity class of 2015 has just graduated from the year-long program focused on building leadership skills and developing innovative approaches to aging services.

Our Blog

The Triple-Digit Club: Meet 5 Centenarians Who Don’t Act Their Age

Zilpha Nowlin swims every day, Milton Quon is an animator. Donald Smitherman does push ups and sit ups every morning. Meet these centenarians who do not act their age.