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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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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Otterbein Lebanon residents submitted their favorite holiday stories and memories to share this season. Settle in and read on for a dose of holiday cheer! Wassail! Shared by Barb and Harold P. The Renaissance Feast at Otterbein Lebanon was a...
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At Otterbein SeniorLife, we always have loads of fun. In fact, our residents had a great time on a B-OLD Adventure traveling to Winton Woods for some horseback riding earlier this summer. Read on to find out more about our...
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After a cold and snowy winter, the initial hints of springtime weather make most people anxious to spend time outdoors. Fresh air, warm sunshine, and awakening foliage go a long way toward curing months-long feelings of boredom and isolation—as well...
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Some people might wonder what to do with themselves after they’ve retired. But for Connie and Chuck D. of Otterbein SeniorLife Lebanon, that’s not a problem: The couple helps out with the campus shuttle, arts programming, their neighborhood committee, and...
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Now that it’s the new year, Otterbein residents and staff are already preparing for the 2019 Otterbein Olympics. Get a peek at last year’s event and start getting ready for this year’s! 2018 Otterbein Olympics The events were held September...
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This post was originally published in 2019 and has been updated with new tips for you. We usually associate the winter holiday season with joyful times spent celebrating with family and friends. However, the holidays can leave some older adults...
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Joyce loves to travel, dine out, and go on shopping excursions with her cousins. But recently, she has become somewhat overwhelmed with the burdens of homeownership. She and her husband raised three children in their large, four-bedroom family home of...
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Life in Otterbein’s small houses differs from most skilled nursing and long-term care settings. Otterbein SeniorLife Neighborhoods are each made up of five small houses, with each small house featuring 12 private suites, home-cooked meals, and a consistent team of...
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