Language Matters: Please Don’t Say ‘Elderly’

To change the way we think about aging, we need to change the way we talk about aging.

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Living Ecumen’s Values: Billy Flanagan, Environmental Services Manager

Billy Flanagan is a shining example of an employee who lives Ecumen’s values, especially Innovation and Empowerment.

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Living Ecumen’s Values: Cynthia Whitcomb, Human Resources Specialist

When it comes to honoring and empowering employees, Cindy Whitcomb is a champion. 

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Living Ecumen’s Values: Jennie Gerving, Resident Assistant

It can be the busiest day ever, and Jennie Gerving is unfazed.  She will have a smile on her face and a positive, can-do attitude. 

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Living Ecumen’s Values: Rita Dodge, Resident Services Coordinator

Rita Dodge is wonderful at innovation. She looks at something, and her brain instantly goes to work on ways to improve the process or new ways of completing a task. 

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Living Ecumen’s Values: Becky Tapper, Life Enrichment Director

Becky Tapper personifies honor. She is all about honoring the wishes and needs of residents at Ecumen Sand Prairie.

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Honoring Joan Moore: Hired on the Spot 35 Years Ago at Ecumen Bethany Community

Joan Moore was hired in 10 minutes and continues working as a Nursing Assistant at Ecumen Bethany Community 35 years later.

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Living Ecumen’s Values: Bress Nicneven, Environmental Specialist Supervisor

Bress Nicneven is Abiitan’s MacGyver. Like the TV character, he’s a wizard at problem-solving. 

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Living Ecumen’s Values: Vanessa Alvarado, Resident Services Coordinator

Service with a smile. A beaming smile that will warm your heart! That is what we see every day from Vanessa Blanco Alvarado, our Resident Services Coordinator.

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