Smith & Porter, New Restaurant at Abiitan Mill City, Now Open

Smith & Porter, a New American restaurant with a casual atmosphere, is now open in Ecumen’s new Abiitan Mill City building at 428 South 2nd St., Minneapolis. 

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Zvago Glen Lake Co-op in Minnetonka Planning for an April 2017 Opening

Zvago Glen Lake Cooperative, a new senior housing community on the north shore of Glen Lake in Minnetonka, is planning for residents to start moving in sometime in April 2017.

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Favorite Blog Post: A Hospice Client Gives His Nurse a Day She Will Never Forget

Roger's last wish was one more tractor ride. And what a ride it was.

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Happy Birthday to Ecumen Bethany Community

Ecumen Bethany Community in Alexandria is 100 years old this year.

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If a Family Member Has Alzheimer's Disease, Will I Have It, Too?

The National Institute on Aging says, “learning about your family health history may help you know if you are at increased risk for certain diseases or medical conditions, like Alzheimer's disease.” 

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Top 5 Blog Posts — Jan. 16, 2017

Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:

In Loving Memory of Peter Hilleboe: A Tall Man Whose Legacy Made Life Better for Others
A heartwarming story of how the need of one resident at Ecumen Detroit Lakes made life better for many other residents.

Senior Health: The Paw-sitive Effects of Pets
A recent study done by the National Center for Health Research found that pets improved the health of their owners “by lowering blood pressure and regulating the heart rate during stressful situations.” When it comes to senior health, the companionship that a pet brings can have not only physical, but also psychological benefits.

Unique High School Program Helps Students Become Nursing Assistants
A high school in Alexandria, Minn., has developed a unique program that allows students to become Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and help fill a pressing need for senior care workers.

Ecumen-Managed Rose Senior Living Avon Now Open
Ecumen-managed Rose Senior Living Avon, a new senior living community adjacent to the Richard E. Jacobs Health Campus in Avon, Ohio, is now open, and residents have begun moving into their apartments located at 33200 Health Campus Blvd. 

How to Start Exercising After Age 60
As we age, it becomes even more important to maintain an exercise routine. According to an article from the Cleveland Clinic, “if you’re pushing 60 or you’ve already passed that milestone, it’s time to get serious about making exercise a staple in your daily routine.”

You can read these articles and more at staging-ecumenv2.kinsta.cloud


Senior Health: The Paw-sitive Effects of Pets

An article by the Huffington Post details a recent study finding that pets improved the health of their owners “by lowering blood pressure and regulating the heart rate during stressful situations."

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Top 5 Blog Posts — Jan. 9, 2017

Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:

Unique High School Program Helps Students Become Nursing Assistants
A high school in Alexandria, Minn., has developed a unique program that allows students to become Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and help fill a pressing need for senior care workers.

Ecumen-Managed Rose Senior Living Avon Now Open
Ecumen-managed Rose Senior Living Avon, a new senior living community adjacent to the Richard E. Jacobs Health Campus in Avon, Ohio, is now open, and residents have begun moving into their apartments located at 33200 Health Campus Blvd. 

Clarkfield Care Center Honors Its Four Centenarians
The Clarkfield Care Center recently honored four of its residents who are 100 or more.  

Year in Review: Top Changing Aging Blog Posts of 2016
From the Changing Aging Blog, a roundup of the 2016 posts that captured the most reader attention.

How to Start Exercising After Age 60
As we age, it becomes even more important to maintain an exercise routine. According to an article from the Cleveland Clinic, “if you’re pushing 60 or you’ve already passed that milestone, it’s time to get serious about making exercise a staple in your daily routine.”

You can read these articles and more at staging-ecumenv2.kinsta.cloud


Ecumen-Managed Rose Senior Living Avon Now Open

Ecumen-managed Rose Senior Living Avon, a new senior living community adjacent to the Richard E. Jacobs Health Campus in Avon, Ohio, is now open, and residents have begun moving into their apartments located at 33200 Health Campus Blvd.

Read more


Unique High School Program Helps Students Become Nursing Assistants

A high school in Alexandria, Minn., has developed a unique program that allows students to become Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and help fill a pressing need for senior care workers.

Read more