I used to think that I wanted to live to 100 or beyond. If I'm enjoying life, I'm still for it. But if moving my body makes me miserable and chronic illness rules my day, I'm pretty sure I'll opt
Following are highlights of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) framework for financing long-term care, which was presented at the recent forum at the University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute. Earlier we outlined the AARP plan
Here's another sign that aging and aging services is elevating on the national scene. Distinguished N.Y. Times writer Jane Gross (left) earlier this week launched a blog called "The New Old Age." One of her first posts already has 492
HealthPartners' research foundation and the Center for Spirituality and Healing at the University of Minnesota are recruiting participants through the summer for a study that will seek better means of stress management for people who are caregivers to a family
Here are 10 reasons why we have to change the way our country pays for long-term care. Please add others:1. The Age Wave is Unprecendented: About 10 million Americans need long-term care today. (Note: Long-term care is an array of
Costco Connection, the publication for Costco members nationally, recently interviewed Ecumen CEO Kathryn Roberts in an article about how technology is transforming aging and aging services. You can read it here. (Note: you'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Fidelity Investments estimates in a new study released Thursday that a 65-year old couple in 2008 will need $85,000 to insure against long-term care expensesDo you have your $85,000?
Changing Aging is pleased to interview creative and strategic guru Fred Senn. Fred began his advertising career by managing advertising for First Bank System. Pat Fallon recruited Fred to the agency side at Martin/Williams Advertising and then asked him to
Yoga. Massage. Tai Chi. A salt-water pool. Personal trainers. Bike racks. And a Wii machine.What could be mistaken for an upscale spa or gym is actually a glimpse of the future of aging unfolding in Chisago City. Read the Minneapolis
I encourage you to take a few minutes to read two articles that appeared in the Minneapolis Star Tribune on Sunday (links below). They provide insightful context to the tremendous opportunities for innovation in our profession, and Ecumen's role in
Earlier we blogged here about the long-term care financing forum at the University of Minnesota. One of the solutions put forward came from AARP. Here are highlights from Enid Kassner, director, Independent Living/Long-Term Care Public Policy Institute. Next we'll share
At least 6 percent of Americans between the ages of 44 and 70, or 5.3 million people, are working in second careers with non-profits, governments, schools, or other organizations that benefit society, according to a new survey.And half of the
New senior housing development could become one of country's few LEED-Certified CommunitiesSHOREVIEW, MN, June 17, 2008 — http://www.ecumen.org - Aging services provider Ecumen, one of the country's largest non-profit senior housing companies, is developing a green senior housing for North
This is a cool mission statement:To transform a source (the knowledge, talent and skill of the region's 50+ population) into a force for enriching our community by helping individuals find meaning and the means to contribute to the greater good.It's
Thanks to Changing Aging reader Jon Riewer for sharing this item from up Fargo way. . .Pictured here is Bob Bonawitz, a linebacker for the Fargo-Moorhead Liberty, a semi-pro football team. Bob, 70-years old, got the itch to play again
An interesting new study on China's "oldest old" has been released by Duke University researcher Dr. Matthew Dupre and is available in the American Journal of Public Health. (note: you have to have a paid subscription to access it) He
Just when you think there aren't issues that Red and Blue America can agree on, there comes this little thing called aging that we're all doing and want to do well. On Wednesday a packed auditorium at the University of
Many people have visions of developing senior housing, but what separates dreams from ground breaking cermonies is the people with vision who put the right team together. Essential to this effort is a financing partner. Senior Housing Financing Options is
