Changing Aging
| Blog URL: | http://www.ecumen.org/changing-aging/ |
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An open discussion on aging services & successful aging. |
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| Located: | Shoreview, Minnesota |
| Tags: | Assisted Living, Retirement, long-term care, Vital Successful Aging, Age Wave, baby boomers, Aging, Changing Aging |
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Latest Blog Posts
The Star Tribune Nursing Home Series on Nov 20, 2009The Minneapolis Star Tribune did a several-day series this week on nursing home falls and deaths. A few observations from this end. Am curious to yours: The Pain of Loss: The stories clearly convey the deep pain felt when los...
iPod: another tool for battling dementia on Nov 18, 2009The connection between music, emotions & memory has long been scientifically documented. Music therapy is an effective intervention for those suffering from brain damage, stroke or dementia, improving mood, cognitive function and accessing l...
Two Caregiving Experiences That Have Inspired Innovation on Nov 12, 2009It's powerful how people's caregiving experiences drive them to share and contribute to make the experiences of others better. Here are two new resources from former family caregivers that have been brought to our attention: eCare Diary eCare D...
Thank You to Our Veterans on Nov 11, 2009Today is Veterans Day, which honors so many of our customers, colleagues and family members and friends. To all who have given their service to our country, we say thank you. If you have a story of a Veteran you'd like to share, please do so in the...
Ecumen Applauds House for Including CLASS Plan in House Health Reform on Nov 9, 2009Ecumen congratulate the House of Representatives for including The CLASS Plan as part of their historic health care bill passed on Saturday evening. Debate now turns to the Senate. ...
Toyota Commercial - Something I've Never Seen on Nov 6, 2009The other morning during the TODAY Show (not cheap ad space) an ad ran for the Toyota RAV 4. You know how some commercials portray "real people" or "tell stories?" This ad featured a home care nurse, sharing how s...
