We followed Otterbein St. Marys independent living resident Mary Lou around for a day to see how she chooses to spend it. Take a look at the video below to see more. Otterbein Adventures: A Day in the Life [video...
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Why Springtime is So Good For You, According to Science
The long, cold days of winter are finally past, and spring is in the air. There’s nothing quite like enjoying the first warm day of the season or seeing the early flowers poking up through the ground. Learn more about...
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Healthy Tips for Spring-Cleaning Your Kitchen
This is the time of year when you think about spring-cleaning your closets, but what about your pantry? There may be foods in your pantry and your refrigerator that need to be organized and cleaned out - and replaced with...
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My Journey to Otterbein: Peg M.
At Otterbein, every resident’s journey to our independent living communities is different. Hear from real residents about why they chose to live here and what the process was like for them in our My Journey to Otterbein series. Today’s featured...
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Otterbein Cridersville Begins Return to Normalcy with Activities and In-Person Visitation
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the last year has been full of, “No you can’t.” At Otterbein Cridersville – at long last – it’s time to say…“Yes, you can!” Normal Activities Resuming at Otterbein Now that the vaccine has arrived...
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[Video] What It’s Really Like to Move to Independent Living
Moving to an independent living community can bring with it a lot of benefits - like more free time and more opportunities to be social. But what is it really like to move in? Hear from Otterbein resident Cindi R....
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Gardening on the Otterbein Granville Campus
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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How One Otterbein Marblehead Resident Continues to Pursue His Calling
Note: This blog was originally written in Dec. 2019. It has been updated in 2022 for style and content. Retirement is usually a time to slow down and pursue other passions apart from our careers. But some people have been...
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Rehab and Therapy at Otterbein Cridersville: Jay’s Story
Planning for recovery after a surgery or illness can be challenging. But scheduling post-acute rehabilitation and therapy can make it easier for you to recover and regain your mobility, strength, and function. Hear from Jay M., a post-acute resident at...
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Your Guide to Choosing the Right Long-Term Care Community
Get help with finding long-term care - or skilled nursing - for your loved one in this four-part series. Find articles with tips on deciding if it’s needed, talking about it with your family members, what the costs will be,...
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