In the real estate world, homeowners often say when they walked into their house for the first time, they just knew it was the one. Many residents of Otterbein SeniorLife Lebanon had this same experience when they visited the campus...
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Downsizing: How Do I Sell My Stuff?
You might think of downsizing as just getting rid of everything. But if you have furniture, china, or other items that you no longer need, you likely want to make some money from selling them. Read our tips for selling...
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The First 3 Places to Start When Downsizing Your Home
When you live in a space for decades, the process of downsizing and moving is a different challenge than if you move after living in a home for a few years. But fear not! Downsizing does not have to be...
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Simplify Your Downsizing Project with These Five Tips
Downsizing can seem like a daunting task. It’s the dreaded “D” word people wish to avoid and often put off for as long as they can. And it can feel overwhelming ― it may be hard to know where to...
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Lebanon Residents Volunteer Time, Meet Friends at Shaker Cellar
Residents at Otterbein have the opportunity to get involved in many ways — from venturing off-campus for outings to joining guest lectures to enjoying the woodworking or art studios. Many residents also serve as volunteers on campus. At Otterbein Lebanon,...
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Explore the History of Marblehead, Ohio
When you think of Ohio, do you think of islands, sandy beaches, sunsets on the water, and great seafood? Ohio’s north shore along the coast of Lake Erie offers all these things and more. Marblehead, Ohio, located on a peninsula...
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Men of Otterbein SeniorLife: Don R. ― Always Helping, Always Learning
If there was ever a model of how full life can be for men at Otterbein SeniorLife, it’s resident Don R. Having lived at Otterbein St. Marys for 17 years, Don has seen and done so much in his time...
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Safe-Driving Tips for Senior Drivers
Whatever their ages, Americans love to be mobile. And for many people, that means driving an automobile. In this country, three out of four adults have valid driver’s licenses, and 40 million of those drivers are age 65 or older....
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Sleep: Tips for Catching Your Needed Zs
Sleep is essential to human life, and getting an appropriate amount of sleep allows us to concentrate and remain engaged in various settings. But as we age, many of us experience difficulty falling—and staying—asleep. Older adults generally require between seven...
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Through the Binoculars: Otterbein Resident Shares Best Spots for Bird-Watching
Carol H.’s most frequent guests favor sunflower seeds, peanuts, and a good oak tree. They’re birds of every feather that flock to this long-time birder’s backyard, tucked in a quiet, wooded corner of the Otterbein Lebanon campus. Read more of...
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