Assisted living resident Marian G. has had quite a journey – from a hospital stay to post-acute care to assisted living. And she’ll be the first to tell you that she wouldn’t be where… Read more »
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As a resident-driven community from its inception, Otterbein Granville is proud to have grown over the past 20 years while remaining true to its founding principles. Hear from our founding residents in the video below to get an inside perspective...
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For new Otterbein SeniorLife Granville independent living residents Bob and Helen H., the community was the perfect place for them to continue to pursue their passions in retirement. Hear from the couple below, or keep reading to learn more about...
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Over the last 20 years, what has made Otterbein Granville so special is the relationships that we’ve built on campus. In fact, some of the partners (employees) in our community have been with us for the entire 20 years. While...
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At Otterbein Granville, we believe community is much more than geographic proximity. A true community is about relationships, and one of the remarks we hear most frequently from visitors is that ours is a very welcoming community. Otterbein Granville: Resident-Driven...
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If you're considering a move to senior living, evaluating your financial options is an essential step in the process. An entrance fee is required to become a resident of our life plan community at Otterbein Granville. However, several financial options...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Mary Ellen H. Trepidation. Now there’s a fancy word. Scared silly is more like it. Well, maybe not scared, but certainly anxious and confused. Face it; this is the biggest move you’ll ever make. Sure, you’ve...
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There’s no doubt that Otterbein Granville and Denison University maintain a special bond, offering engaging opportunities for both residents and students. One unique program is a favorite among residents here: the artist-in-residence. This program gives one Denison student an inside...
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Otterbein Granville is a Life Plan Community, with the key word being “plan.” Uncertainty about the future can be stressful for everyone, but having a plan in place can bring peace of mind to seniors and their loved ones. Otterbein...
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This blog was published in 2021 and updated in April 2024. For many people, mealtime is increasingly seen as an experience rather than just a necessity, so having great food and many options is important. Luckily, you’ll find them both...
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Many older adults may wonder why you'd consider moving if you’re in good health and happy in your current home. Future planning may be the last thing on your mind, but why not take advantage of your current good health to...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Mary Ellen H. I am the laziest person on earth. When I went for therapy after a total knee replacement (that’s TKR for cool people), the therapist asked what I wanted to be able to do...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Kathie H. Every Sunday afternoon at Otterbein Granville, there is an opportunity to attend a gathering for worship led by one of the clergy leaders from the Granville Village churches. On October 1, the weather cooperated,...
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This blog was originally published in 2021. It was updated in April 2024. Whether you're walking on our nature trails, playing bocce ball, or exploring the surrounding communities, there are endless opportunities to stay active and engaged in and around...
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This blog was originally published in 2021. It was updated in April 2024. While many older adults desire to stay at home as long as possible, some senior living options, like a life plan community, might make more financial sense....
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Otterbein Granville Resident Dave Skeen describes how he has continued his love of landscape architecture for the past 11 years as a resident at the community. I am writing this blog the weekend following Thanksgiving. I have spent much of...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Kathie H. “A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in — what more could he ask? A few flowers at his feet and above him the stars.” - Victor Hugo, Les Misérables The 94...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Kathie H. Have you observed bluebirds? Brilliant, almost iridescent, blue feathers on the back, head, and wings, with a beautiful rusty upper chest. A welcome surprise to any garden or window bird-feeding station. Friendly and unbothered...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Kathie H. Children seem naturally attracted to music. The tonal changes and rhythms have soothed and energized babies and young children since the beginning of time. While we elders may suppress our inner child, that affinity...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Kathie H. Keep your shirt on! This is not what you are thinking. Shinrin Yoku is an ancient Japanese practice, and the current national pastime in Japan believed to reduce stress and promote well-being. Full-body immersion,...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Kathie H. The new year is a perfect time to evaluate eating habits. Otterbein Granville chefs do an amazing job offering a wide selection of healthy options. But breakfast is an overlooked meal on days other...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Kathie H. Parlez-vous français? Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Are you multilingual? Bi-lingual, trilingual, polyglot, hyperpolyglot? Even if your Swedish is a little rusty or you learned just enough German to be polite while traveling, there are benefits...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Kathie H. Tall cedars outside the window wall seemed the perfect background for the second concert in the Sunday Chamber Music Series held November 13 in the Amelia Room at Otterbein Granville. Setting the Stage for...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Kathie H. A gorgeous autumn afternoon with fall foliage in the meadows, woods, and gardens on the Otterbein Granville campus was made even more beautiful by a stunning piano performance by award-winning musician Dror Biran. Like...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Kathie H. Almost heaven! (NOT West Virginia this time, although its claim is bona fide.) An evening of harp music, lilting and lively, filled the Amelia room at Otterbein Granville. The chairs were filled with appreciative...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Kathie H. Like our grandfather clock whose Westminster chimes ring out with great familiarity, so the resident names most often intoned in the hallways and meeting spaces of Otterbein Granville have a similar sonority. Listen for...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Ellen R. We at Otterbein SeniorLife Granville have been blessed with a new computer program called Touchtown. At the click of a mouse or a touch of your finger, you can find out what's for dinner;...
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Contributed by Otterbein Granville resident Larry M. Thirteen adventurous spirits left Granville for Lebanon, Ohio, on Sept. 29, 2022. This marked our first opportunity to participate in the annual Otterbein Olympics held each year at the corporate headquarters in Lebanon....
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Contributed by Otterbein Granville resident Larry M. The Otterbein Granville Wellness Committee strives to emphasize health issues and raise support for the variety of issues often confronting senior residents. At the September meeting, it was noted that the walk against...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Kathie H. We don’t shrink or fade! We do stretch and float. On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:15 a.m., the Otterbein Granville warm-water indoor pool is the place to be. In fact, of all the pools...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Agnes A. We moved to Otterbein Granville in 2016. We had lived in the area, so we had many connections with people outside of this community and continued our activities with them. Finding a New Interest...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Kathie H. My first live moose sighting was in Wyoming. Years later in remote northern Michigan, viewing a mother moose and two calves thrilled me. Alaska rewarded us with several close moose encounters. In Vermont, where...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Kathie H. The sun shone brightly — but not too hot. The Courtyard at Otterbein Granville, easily accessible from two sides on level ground, was showing off late summer blooms. Purple-pink Coneflower, bright red Impatience, blue-lavender...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Kathie H. Planting a garden, tending a garden, and sharing a garden are activities that enliven me, that invite me to partner with Creation as a spiritual practice. Leaving a house and garden after more than...
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Caring for a loved one, either on a part-time or full-time basis, can sometimes be overwhelming. It’s important that you take time to care for yourself, so your own health and well-being aren’t compromised. One way you can do this...
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Assisted living at Otterbein Granville provides person-centered care in a home-like environment to residents who may need some assistance with activities of daily living. From rehabilitation services to life-enriching opportunities, we’ll explore what it means to be an assisted living...
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This blog was originally published in 2021. It was updated in June 2022. One of the top questions individuals looking to make a move to a life plan community ask themselves is, "Can I afford it?” From an outside perspective,...
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This resident-written blog summarizes a speaking engagement from Brad Breeding at Otterbein Granville about the factors to consider when choosing a senior living community. By Otterbein Granville resident Reed B. Brad Breeding provides advice on senior living with the authority...
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For many Otterbein Granville residents, learning is a lifelong pursuit — particularly for independent living resident Jan H. “I’ve always been a naturally curious person,” Jan said. “Even in high school, there were so many classes that I wanted to take, but...
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This blog was originally published in 2021. It was updated in June 2022. It's fairly easy to recognize that exercise is good for your health, especially as you age. But making it part of your regular routine is a whole...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Steve K. This blog was originally published in 2021. It was updated in June 2022. Otterbein Granville independent living doesn’t have an activities director to plan programs and special events. Instead, the residents decide what activities...
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This blog was originally published in Nov. 2021. It has been updated in May 2022. Many prospective residents tell us they're not ready to come to Otterbein Granville yet, as they enjoy living in their own homes. But what they...
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Otterbein Granville Resident Tom G. describes how the sounds outside his apartment change as the seasons cycle through the year. We all enjoy the sights of the seasons, especially the Christmas and Hanukkah season, but have we ever become sensitive...
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By Courtney Pastor, Marketing Time for a Throwback! Just over a year ago, January 27, 2021, marked a long-awaited day for staff, residents, and families at Otterbein Granville: the 2nd COVID-19 vaccination day. Here are some residents' sentiments on getting the COVID-19...
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By Otterbein resident Reed B. A major question that confronts many older Americans is this: Should I move to a senior living community? When people learn that I am a resident of Otterbein Granville, they occasionally ask me to give...
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Choosing a life plan community (aka continuing care retirement community) is a big financial decision. One question that exists is: are you in a position financially to possibly pay an entry fee and monthly service fees? If you’re still wondering...
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Otterbein SeniorLife is excited to share our plans to affiliate with Kendal at Granville, located in Granville, Ohio. The affiliation is expected to be finalized in fall 2021. Both Otterbein and Kendal at Granville are non-profit senior care organizations that...
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This blog was originally published in 2019. It was updated in February 2022. Otterbein Granville has been awarded a Level I Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum, for achieving particular standards of professional practices deemed...
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Imagine a place you can go any time of the day or year ― where you can enjoy a spectacular view in any season. A place where you can get lost in a favorite hobby, enjoy fellowship with friends, or...
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Otterbein SeniorLife’s newest SeniorLife Community ― Otterbein Granville ― recently underwent a change from its previous name, Kendal at Granville. So, what does this mean for those considering a move to Otterbein Granville? We’re glad you asked! And we have...
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By Otterbein resident Steve K. We came to Kendal at Granville, now Otterbein Granville, in 2014, not only because it’s an attractive place to live, but also because we were given permission to put up outside antennas to sustain our...
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This blog was originally published in November 2021. It was updated in March 2022. Written by Otterbein Granville resident Dave S. Both Becky and I traveled a great deal throughout the United States as we were growing up. Becky spent...
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This blog was originally posted in November 2021. It was updated in March 2022. Otterbein Granville residents who have a passion for gardening and landscaping may continue this activity all around the community. Their talents are quickly evident upon touring...
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What gets you excited, intellectually? Have you always wanted to learn a foreign language? Study philosophy? Understand great literature? Many people find that retirement is the perfect time to pursue long-deferred interests. Lifelong Learning with Denison University Otterbein Granville residents...
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a resident at an Otterbein SeniorLife community? Well, now you can! Otterbein Granville, located near Columbus, Ohio, offers a "Try It Stay" program for those interested in experiencing life...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Dave S. Otterbein Granville has been home for my wife Becky and me for the past 11 years. Our lives have been enriched by the many new friendships we have developed in the campus community with...
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By Otterbein Granville resident Becky S. Tower Tales is a biannual publication featuring the writings of Otterbein Granville residents. The inaugural issue dates back to 2009. History of Tower Tales Literacy Magazine Upon a review of our archives, it was...
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By Melissa Moore, Otterbein Granville Sales and Marketing Manager Moving into a new house can cause a flood of emotions. You may experience excitement imagining the endless possibilities or worry over issues that may come up you weren't counting on....
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By Otterbein Granville resident Reed B. Carol D. and Christie V. recently moved from Galena, Ohio, into their new home on Founders Lane at Otterbein Granville. In searching for senior living communities that might suit them, they had found Otterbein...
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